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Governor Wins Battle to Provide Oregon with More Housing
Governor Tina Kotek’s long-fought high-ticket battle to provide more housing throughout the state has been approved by the Senate. The proposals will now be referred to the House for final approval. Gov. Kotek staked her political career to…
Oregon Universities Strike 6.5% Pay Deal Plus Perks with Union
After months of negotiation and discussion, Oregon’s seven public universities have struck a pay deal with the union representing more than 4,500 classified workers. The employees will receive an increase of 6.5% at the beginning of April.…
Federal And Oregon Governments Mull $1 Billion 2020 Wildfire Costs Claim Against PacifiCorp
An annual report filed on Monday by PacifiCorp's parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) revealed that the federal government has warned it intends to sue the owner of Portland-based Pacific Power. Seeking to recover close to $1…
Biden Administration Brokered Salmon Restoration Plan Inked By Tribal Leaders, Kotek And Inslee
Governor of Oregon, Tina Kotek, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and leaders of Columbia River Basin tribes commemorated the launch of a $1 billion plan on Friday as they signed the plan- announced in December, that will help depleted salmon…
Oregon Democrats Propose More Severe Measures for Drug Possession
The re-criminalization for possession of small amounts of fentanyl, meth, and heroin, with offenders facing jail terms of up to six months, has been proposed by Oregon Democrats following fierce opposition to a more lenient approach.…
Oregon Lobbyists Represent Conflicting Interests on Climate Change
A watchdog group has exposed 28 Oregon lobbyists who represent climate change protagonists while simultaneously espousing anti-climate change policies for various organizations. They are said to be exacerbating the thorny issue by…
Jackson County Citizens Affected By 2020 Wildfires Invited To Apply For Grant
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Homeowners who experienced damage as a result of the devastating wildfires that swept across southern Oregon in 2020 can soon apply to ReOregon’s Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) which will open…
Klamath Reservoir Drawdown Completion Sparks Water Quality Debate
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Commencing on January 9, three Klamath dams were breached to enable the draining of the reservoirs- marking another milestone in removing dams in the Lower Klamath Project. With the 3 dams drained, the Klamath River…
National Parks Service Delivers Notice To Terminate Crater Lake Hospitality Contract
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Crater Lake Hospitality LLC- a subsidiary of Aramark that operates Crater Lake National Park, has been advised that the National Parks Service (NPS) intends to terminate its contract with Crater Lake Hospitality.…
Oregon Losing Farmland: Advocates Express Concern
Oregon lost 4% of its farmland from 2017 to 2022, according to the newly released 2022 Census of Agriculture that is conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture every five years. As the second highest western state with the highest…