During the month of March, Lincoln City Police officers conducted several online child-luring investigations. Posing as underage children on various social media platforms, the undercover officers went online and were […]
Gov. Kotek signs two emergency bills into law Wednesday to address homeless, housing issues
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — In a room full of advocates, legislators and housing agency staff, Gov. Tina Kotek signed two legislative bills into law Wednesday to address […]
Beauty queen who christened B-52 bomber in 1964 flies to Tillamook to open exhibit at air museum
By Gretchen Ammerman/Oregon Coast TODAY TILLAMOOK — She’ll be flying nearly 2,000 miles to revisit a plane that hasn’t flown for many years. To be completely accurate, it’s only […]
Toledo celebrates arts scene Saturday and Sunday with downtown gallery exhibits
By Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — As the seasons change in Toledo, a new palette of colors is revealed — from the bright splashes of murals to the blooming […]
Oregon Senate passes $210 million legislation to compete for semiconductor projects
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed a $210 million bill to increase the state’s semiconductor industry. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The state Senate […]
Oregon’s hospital association, health care unions reach compromise on proposed staffing legislation
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon’s hospital industry and key employee unions say they have reached an agreement over legislation on health care staffing. The Oregon Nurses Association, […]
Yachats commission OKs permit for employee apartment in downtown
YACHATS – The Yachats Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit allowing the owner of a downtown building to convert a storage area above Luna Sea […]
Low-income Oregon families with children getting $170 million in extra food aid through May
By the Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon is sending $170 million in extra food aid to children in low-income families statewide. The Department of Human Services will start issuing payments of […]
Dozens testify against firearms bill in Oregon Legislature that critics say tries to circumvent the courts
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would put a permit system in place to purchase firearms. (Connor Radnovich/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The gun […]
Feds award $50 million in housing grants to Oregon organizations, most going to metro areas
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The federal government is sending nearly $50 million to Oregon nonprofits, counties and other entities to address homelessness. The money – from the U.S. Department […]