SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is proud to celebrate August 2025 as the first-ever National Emergency Management Awareness Month, a time to recognize and elevate the critical work emergency managers do across […]
by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 10, 2025 Oregon’s junior U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, will seek a fourth term in Congress. Merkley, 68, announced Thursday he’d run again for the Senate seat he’s […]
by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 10, 2025 Gov. Tina Kotek is no stranger to taking the reins of an Oregon state agency when her expectations go unmet. In her first year in office, she […]
Disasters can damage critical infrastructure, leading to temporary outages in cell service, internet, and power. When communication systems go down, it’s vital to be prepared with alternate ways to get emergency information and stay connected. […]
Case # 23CR11504 Portland, OR- Multnomah County District Circuit Court Judge Andrew Lavin sentenced Brandon Nicholas Gilpin to 25 years in prison on Jul 9, 2025. Gilpin pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree with […]
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