Oregon’s Merkley seeks 4th term in Senate
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley says current times require everyone to step up to save the republic and stop the "strong man state."
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State offers emergency kits for seniors, those with needs
The kits and power stations are intended for older adults and people with physical disabilities.
Hopeful at start, Thatcher sees progress lacking at session’s end
The state senator from Keizer saw little progress this session on accountability measures and those that make life affordable for families and businesses.
Governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for an extended period across the Northwest.
Mannix looks back on tumultous session that left roads at risk
State Rep. Kevin Mannix, whose district covers Keizer and part of Salem, says a special session is needed to hone a sensible solution to the transportation funding impasse.
Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency
Gov. Tina Kotek warns that people across the state will feel the transportation staffing cuts, especially in winter.
ODOT director warns of layoffs after ‘shocking’ failure of transportation bill
In an email to ODOT staff Saturday, Director Kristopher Strickland said the agency will be forced to eliminate hundreds of positions.
Gov. Kotek, GOP trade barbs as transportation bill fails, layoffs loom
The governor blamed the GOP leadership for the transportation bill debacle, while Republican leaders pointed the finger at Democrats and what they said was a secretive process that delayed deliberations over the bill until too late.
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill in a future session.