MEDFORD, Ore.—A Jacksonville, Oregon, man was sentenced today for tax evasion, employment tax crimes, bank fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Joel Matthew Caswell, 32, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison and 5 years’ […]
by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 21, 2026 Key Points The Oregon Department of Transportation is facing its fifth budget cycle in a row where the agency will have to cut services and staff unless […]
by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 21, 2026 Idaho’s largest utility is seeking a $154 million transfer of all of its Oregon service territory to a locally-owned utility based in Baker City. Idaho Power is […]
Explore Health will replace HealthCare.gov, improving access to financial assistance and quality health coverage. SALEM, Ore.–Oregon has received conditional approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to launch Explore Health, Oregon’s new […]
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are jointly urging all drone operators to follow federal and state regulations: Do NOT fly drones over or near active […]
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