Transportation Committee votes to advance Oregon transportation package

In a work session Friday evening, the Joint Committee on Transportation Reinvestment voted to send an amended version of the package to the floor. SALEM, Ore. — A major transportation package under development in the Oregon Legislature cleared a key …

4th of July firework safety: What’s legal in Oregon & how to stay safe

Oregon House passes bill limiting federal deployment of the Oregon National Guard

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday that limits the circumstances under which the Oregon National Guard can be deployed into federal active duty. The bill was introduced after the Trump administration decided to …

Mystery man leaving jugs of urine in Oregon recycling bins now marking new territory, terrorized locals say

The notorious Portland Pisser is marking new territory. For nearly a year, a mysterious man has been leaving milk cartons and water jugs full of urine in the recycling bins of one neighborhood in Oregon’s largest city. He wears a hood and comes by night, …

In solidarity with just-returned colleague with cancer, most Oregon House members wear masks to protect her health

In a show of support, most members of the Oregon House of Representatives and floor staff donned masks Friday as they welcomed back a representative who is battling cancer and has been absent from floor votes for 4 ½ months. Colleagues showered Rep. Hòa …

ICE Arrests Beloved Oregon Vineyard Manager Outside Church

The arrest of an award-winning Oregon vineyard manager by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sent shockwaves throughout the local community. Moises Sotelo-Casas, 54, has resided in the United States since the late 1990s and worked his way up …

Oregon teen charged in mass shooting plot at Washington mall back in court

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon teenager accused of plotting a mass shooting at the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, Washington appeared in court again on Friday. Prosecutors outlined more evidence in the case against the 14-year-old boy, who has not been named due …

James Beard-nominated Oregon restaurants struggle with rising costs despite national recognition

Behind Oregon's culinary acclaim lies a troubling secret, where some of the state's most celebrated restaurants are quietly struggling to survive rising costs. PORTLAND, Ore. — What happens when a city's restaurant scene reaches the pinnacle of …

Oregon academy bans popular police handgun

The Oregon state police academy is banning Sig Sauer P320 handguns due to safety concerns, following Washington's lead. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is following Washington’s lead and barring police recruits from using a popular type of handgun. In a letter to …

Oregon QB Targets Leave Strong Impression at Elite 11 Finals

Coming out of the Elite 11 Finals this week in Los Angeles, a narrative was built that this is among the best crop of quarterbacks that the camp has seen in quite some time. So it bodes well that a pair of Oregon Ducks targets, Bryson Beaver and Matt …