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Salem Fireworks Explosion Injures Five and Damages Homes After Police Say Illegal Mortars Were Used
SALEM, Ore. — An illegal fireworks explosion at a residence in the 4200 block of Prairie Star Court N, Salem, caused significant injuries and property damage on July 4.
At about 10:44 p.m. on Independence Day, Salem Fire and Patrol…
Oregonians Have Until Friday to Claim Possible COVID-Era IRS Refunds
Countless Oregonians could be entitled to refunds or abatement of their tax returns assessed during the COVID-19 federal disaster period from January 20, 2020, to May 11, 2023.
Claims Must Be Submitted By Friday, July 10, 2026…
Oregon Health Coverage Sign-Ups Fall as Families Face Higher Premiums and Less Federal Help
The inability of more than 50% of Americans to afford healthcare is mirrored in Oregon, where the number of people who enrolled through the Marketplace in 2026 has dropped by 21,316.
Enrollment in Marketplace Dropped by 15% in…
Oregon Minimum Wage Rises but Workers Still Need $33 an Hour to Afford Rent
Despite Oregon’s minimum wage hike last week, the increase only reaches a limited number of people- minimum wage workers- who are struggling to cover living costs and need more than an inflationary adjustment.
Oregon Minimum Wage…
Oregon Remains Attractive to Investors as $745 Million Bond Sale Funds Housing and Earthquake Safety…
The sale of two General Obligation (GO) bonds valued at $745.4 million by the State Treasury this month proves that Oregon remains an attractive option for investors, says State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner.
Confirming the sale of the…
80-Year-Old Oregon Man Tells 911 He Shot His Partner During a Domestic Violence Altercation
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An 80-year-old man from Wimer is lodged in the Jackson County Jail after the death by shooting of his domestic partner in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Norman Henry Chapman contacted 911 at 12.35 a.m. He…
Oregon Wins Court Fight as Judge Blocks Trump Order Targeting Vote-by-Mail
A federal court has blocked an Executive Order (EO) that would undermine vote-by-mail, a well-established voting process in Oregon, 7 other states, and Washington, D.C., where all elections are conducted by mail,
Oregon was the first…
Portland 911 Wait Times Improve but Trainee Turnover Cost City $3.4 Million
PORTLAND, Ore. — According to a recent Bureau of Emergency Communication (BOEC) audit, Portland 911 call wait times have significantly improved, but the audit revealed that costs of employee attrition need to be addressed.
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Oregon Town Shuts Down License Plate Camera Network After Federal Agencies Run More Than 6,000…
Fears that the Flock Safety camera surveillance system could facilitate arrests made by federal immigration agents have led the City of Woodburn to disband the network.
In use by the city since January 2025, the 23 surveillance cameras…
Portland Monthly Bills Keep Climbing as City Fees, Utilities and Taxes Add Up
PORTLAND, Ore. — For Portland residents- already balancing tight household budgets- a series of separate local tax and fee increases converging in the same budget cycle is getting harder to absorb.
While city and county leaders emphasize…