Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat wave
Authorities in Western states are warning of the rising risk of wildfires as hot conditions and low humidity dry out the landscape amid a protracted heat wave.
Gusty winds help spread fast growing central Oregon wildfire and prompt evacuations
A rapidly growing wildfire near the central Oregon community of La Pine is being spurred by gusty winds and prompting evacuations.
A housing shortage is testing Oregon's pioneering land use law. Lawmakers are poised to tweak it
Facing a housing shortage, Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would tweak the state's pioneering land use law.
White House, tribal leaders hail 'historic' deal to restore salmon runs in Pacific Northwest
The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington have signed papers formally launching a $1 billion plan to help recover depleted salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon judge to decide in new trial whether voter-approved gun control law is constitutional
An Oregon judge will decide whether a gun control law approved by voters last year is lawful under the state constitution.
There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
Republicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.
A 'person of interest' is being held in Oregon deaths of 4 women after governor revokes commutation
A man considered a person of interest in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found in northwestern Oregon is being held in a state prison after Gov. Tina Kotek reinstated a prison sentence that was commuted by her predecessor.
Oregon, mecca of weed, to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible
Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside.
Marijuana moonlighting: Oregon official quits due to pot job
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has announced her resignation amid sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for having moonlighted as a highly-paid consultant to a marijuana business.
Heads may roll in Oregon agency due to love for rare bourbon
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked the board of commissioners of the stateโs marijuana and alcohol regulating authority to remove its executive director and other leaders who allegedly abused their position for personal gain.
"A man-made disaster:" Oregon's new governor tackles housing
Oregon's newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed three executive orders to tackle the state's housing and homelessness crises on her first full day in office Tuesday.
Panel: Oregon Gov candidate didn't create hostile workplace
The conduct committee of the Oregon House has determined that Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek did not create a hostile work environment for a lawmaker when she was House speaker.