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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, raise concerns about corruption in Springfield townhall
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (298+ words) Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle held a “stop the corruption” town hall in Springfield Thursday. The town hall was a part of a tour focusing on concerns about corruption in politics. During the townhall, both called for…...
Gov. Tina Kotek says she now supports a data center moratorium
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (703+ words) Gov. Tina Kotek said Tuesday she now supports a statewide moratorium on new data centers. In a significant escalation of her position on an issue that is prompting voter outrage around the country, Kotek appeared at an anti-data center rally…...
Oregon, Washington plan to defend in-state tuition for immigrant students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) Attorneys general for Oregon and Washington say they will safeguard state laws that grant in-state tuition for immigrant students at public higher education institutions. This comes after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it is suing Oregon, Washington and two other…...
Oregon’s drought is worsening, and winter might not offer the reprieve that some expect
2+ week, 2+ day ago (253+ words) As Oregon’s rainy season approaches, concerns about how much moisture could come this winter are rising. A strong El Niño is expected this year, which will likely bring above-normal temperatures through the winter.And that can be just as big…...
Oregon Secretary of State: Mail elections to continue as planned despite court setback
2+ week, 5+ day ago (357+ words) This story originally appeared in the Oregon Capital Chronicle and is used with permission. All Oregon voters will receive ballots by mail and should plan to return them by mail or an official dropbox despite a legal setback for states…...
Oregon Democrats say they’ll keep fighting mail voting order, following Supreme Court ruling
2+ week, 5+ day ago (451+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for President Trump’s executive order that would upend mail voting practices. That could be a blow in an all-mail voting state like Oregon. But with 10 weeks to go until Election Day, the state’s…...
Eugene City Council stays neutral on Clean Energy Fund initiative
2+ week, 6+ day ago (280+ words) Eugene city councilors have opted to remain neutral regarding the Clean Energy Fund initiative that will appear on the November ballot. The council adjourned a Monday night special meeting without taking a vote on whether they would urge votes in…...
ODOT staff cuts would reduce maintenance and responses to severe weather events
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (903+ words) This story originally appeared in the Oregon Capital Chronicle and is used with permission. As fires scorched through a record 2.5 million acres this summer, mostly in eastern and central Oregon, many of the state’s transportation maintenance crews traded patching potholes…...
Junction City chooses Clackamas County Commissioner as new administrator
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (300+ words) Junction City leaders have chosen a current Clackamas County Commissioner as their next city administrator. The Junction City Council voted unanimously to choose Ben West on Tuesday, pending a background check. West has been a Clackamas County Commissioner since 2023, but…...
Greg Smith holds onto Oregon legislative influence despite ethics findings
3+ week, 1+ day ago (615+ words) Oregon state Rep. Greg Smith has been a rarity over the past 13 years. In a Legislature dominated by Democrats, the Heppner Republican has been one of the few members of his party to wield a gavel as co-chair of a…...