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Ethics Probe into Oregon Governor Kotek’s Spending: Tradition or Transgression?
Auditors from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office who investigated alleged spending irregularities by Governor Tina Kotek say the incidents were minor and unintentional violations of state ethics law.
However, the state’s Ethics…
Ashland and Medford Seek Public Input for Future Economic Growth Strategies
MEDFORD, Ore. — In light of the rising challenges facing Rogue Valley communities, the cities of Ashland and Medford invite the public to comment on their economic opportunities and challenges locally.
The Economic Opportunities Analysis…
Vast Aquifer Discovered in Oregon’s Cascades: Blessing for Water Supply, Risk for Volcanic…
University of Oregon scientists have discovered a huge aquifer beneath volcanic rocks in the Cascades that could favorably impact water supplies to consumers during drought and other extreme weather conditions.
More Than Four…
Oregon Wine Industry Sees First Sales Drop in a Decade Amid Shifting Consumer Tastes
The University of Oregon's annual Vineyard and Winery Census confirmed a national decline in wine demand, with a drop of 2.6% in wine sales in 2023 from the previous year- the first drop in a decade.
Oregon Wine Industry Facing…
Elderly Skier Dies After Colliding with a Tree on Mt. Ashland’s Most Difficult Run
ASHLAND, Ore. — A 76-year-old man died on Friday after colliding with a tree while skiing on Mt. Ashland Ski Area’s most difficult run, the Windsor Chairline.
Ski Patrol and Ashland Fire and Rescue responded promptly and administered…
Oregon Courts Erase 47,000 Eviction Records, Giving Renters a Fresh Start
The Oregon Judicial Department indicated that around 47,000 evictions in the Oregon state courts system have been sealed, actioning House Bill 2001. The sealed eviction records will effectively disappear.
Oregon Court Eviction…
Portland School District Pays $295K to Settle with Controversial Teacher Ousted for Insubordination
PORTLAND, Ore. — A teacher at the Harriet Tubman Middle School in Portland, fired in 2023 for insubordination and neglect of duty, has been awarded a $295,000 settlement by the school district after he filed a grievance with the Oregon…
Oregon’s Tri-City Woman Arrested in Major Drug and Firearm Seizure Operation
Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) detectives, assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Myrtle Creek Police, arrested 35-year-old Joanna Johnson of Tri-City and seized drugs and a firearm on Wednesday, at approximately…
Oregon Lawmakers Urged to Allocate $5.5 Million to School Districts Recovering from the 2020…
The Oregon Legislature has been asked to allocate $5.5 million to several Oregon school districts that have not recovered from the damage caused by the devastating 2020 Labor Day wildfires.
House Bills Proposed by Rep. Pam Marsh…
Oregon Man Allegedly Beat Dog to Death with a Golf Club
A 36-year-old man from Linn County is in custody after allegedly beating a dog to death with a golf club.
Man Alleges Dog Attacked Him
Michael Healy told Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies that the dog had attacked…