Oregon Gov. Kotek signed 53 bills into law this week: Key changes you need to know

Oregon's 53 new laws signed by Gov. Tina Kotek cover rental assistance, short school days, consumer rights and reforms across state programs. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed 53 bills into law this week, including 36 on Thursday after …

CHAVIS: Oregon Bill Threatens the Future of Black-Owned Newspapers and Community Journalism

For decades, The Skanner newspaper in Portland, the Portland Observer and the Portland Medium have served Portland, Oregon’s Black community and others with a vital purpose: to inform, uplift and empower. But legislation now moving through the Oregon …

Former city councilor arrested following dustup with Oregon police chief over ‘racist’ comments

Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara arrested former City Councilor Eric Navickas during a council meeting Tuesday, moments after Navickas allegedly objected to the chief’s claim that Navickas’ earlier public comments were “racist.” Navickas had spoken at …

Oregon elementary students celebrate their last day of school

OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - Kindergartners at Oregon Elementary marked the last day of school Friday with a special musical celebration. The students showcased what they’ve learned over the past year through song, inviting families to sing-along during a special …

Yellowstone road rage incident leads to Federal Conviction for Oregon man

YELLOWSTONE, Montana (KIFI) — A 67-year-old Bend, Oregon, man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of assaulting a federal employee inside Yellowstone National Park last year. David Tyler Regnier was found guilty by a federal jury …

Rural Oregon’s clean energy investments at risk as Republicans pass Trump’s budget bill

Three years ago, massive federal climate legislation led to a boom of solar, wind and energy storage projects across rural Oregon, reshaping its farming landscape and shoring up the state’s prospects to reach its aggressive emission reduction mandates. But …

Oregon is home to the No. 7 best state park in the country, new ranking says

There are almost 7,000 state parks in the United States, and one in Oregon is among the 10 best, according to a new ranking. Florida Rentals, a vacation rental marketplace, analyzed Google reviews to rank the top 10 state parks in the country. And one of …

Oregon officially reopens popular EV rebate program

On Thursday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality officially reopened the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate program. “Three weeks ago, we announced the date the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program was reopening. Since then, we’ve received so much …

Oregon's Etnyre pays tribute to Memorial Day's meaning with flag display

OREGON (WREX) — Workers arriving at Etnyre are greeted by more than 150 flags leading to the office, creating a powerful tribute to military service members. "It makes the hair on your neck stand up pulling in every morning and seeing all the flags,…

Etnyre in Oregon marks Memorial Day with 150 Flags