By JUSTIN HIGGINBOTTOM/Jefferson Public Radio Bandon police arrested Brian Tenney, owner of West Coast Game Park Safari, on Tuesday after officers found drugs, weapons and large amounts of cash at his […]
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Oregon lawmakers vote to expand state’s plastic bag ban to stores, restaurants by 2027
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregon’s ban on plastic grocery bags will kick up a notch under a bill headed to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek. Beginning […]
New Oregon law allows tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
By MELANIE HENSHAW/Investigate West SALEM — A tribally backed bill that could simplify the jurisdictional patchwork in Oregon was signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on May 22 after sailing through […]
A Nice Place to Visit: No one appears to be minding the agency that promotes Oregon tourism
By JAMES NEFF/Oregon Journalism Project During commercial breaks this television season, viewers were likely to spy a Muppet-like beaver leading delighted visitors on a snowshoe hike past Mount Hood […]
Coquille Tribe renames its Mill Casino in North Bend to reflect traditional name, values
By SAMANTHA SWINDLER/The Oregonian/OregonLive The Mill Casino in North Bend is in the middle of an expansion that will add a distillery, tasting room and waterfront restaurant. Now it’s also changing its […]
New report says Oregon Department of Transportation plagued by delays, staff turnover, cost overruns
By BRYCE DOLE/Oregon Public Broadcasting The Oregon Department of Transportation is beset by high staff turnover, decades-old financial software, cost overruns and delays that have eroded trust with elected leaders. […]
Oregon’s only GOP representative defends House’s passage of changes to Medicaid programs
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to Medicaid eligibility at a virtual town […]
The head of Oregon’s semi-independent travel promotion agency suddenly resigns Thursday
By JAMES NEFF/ Oregon Journalism Project Longtime Travel Oregon executive director Todd Davidson announced Thursday he is retiring after three decades as a public employee. While the timing appeared sudden, […]
Legislation to ban cell phones in Oregon schools is dead, but governor may step in with executive order
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregon lawmakers appear to have abandoned a policy to ban cellphone use in Oregon schools, after the proposal couldn’t clear a key Senate […]
Using some of Oregon’s “kicker tax” to offset expected wildfire costs gaining traction in Salem
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregon lawmakers looking for a new source of money to fight wildfires this year have come up with few slam-dunk answers. Now one […]