Republicans blocked amendment to “Rescissions Package” to save the United States Institute of Peace from being gutted WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee and […]
by Alex Brown, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 17, 2025 Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. Microgrids are essentially local “islands” of energy generation and storage systems […]
MEDFORD, Ore.—A Medford man was sentenced to federal prison today for using Snapchat and Kik Messenger, online social media and messaging platforms, to coerce and sexually exploit an Oregon child online. Nicholas James Shaw, 38, was sentenced […]
SALEM, Ore. — The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session concluded on June 27, delivering significant investments in the state’s housing and homelessness efforts. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is grateful for key legislation passed that will bring […]
by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 16, 2025 The threat of wildfires across the Northwest will escalate through the summer, extended forecasts show, due to “extreme high temperatures.” In response, Gov. Tina Kotek is declaring […]
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