By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon Democratic legislators plan to fight the state’s war on drug addiction and overdoses on multiple battle fronts. They want to build residential […]
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Massive fire in Ilwaco, Wash. destroys hundreds of crab pots just before start of Washington’s commercial season
A seafood facility in Ilwaco, Wash. caught fire on Monday. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still unknown. By KATIE FRANKOWITZ/KMUN A massive fire broke […]
Older Americans say they now feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
By SARAH JAME TRIBBLE/KFF Health News In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free seminar to learn more about Medicare coverage. “I listened to the insurance agent and, basically, he […]
Oregon craft brewers see continued decline in draft beer sales, more closures in 2023
By ALLISON FROST/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s storied craft brewing industry suffered one of its worst years in 2023, with depressed draft beer sales and rising costs creating more pressure than some […]
Lacking information, south Oregon coast residents and tribes guess at future of federal offshore wind proposals
By MONICA SAMAYOA/Oregon Public Broadcasting The sun peeks through the clouds during a short break in the rain as Nick Edwards makes his way along the Charleston Marina. Edwards […]
Behind schedule, over budget, state-backed rail projects near Albany and Nyssa — and costing $70 million — sit idle
The Mid-Willamette Valley Intermodal Center in Albany sits idle off of Interstate 5. State and Linn County leaders promised it would get trucks off the highway and move hay and […]
Ice storm severely damages, closes Cascade Raptor Center in Eugene
By BRIAN BULL/KLCC EUGENE — The recent ice storms ravaged a rescue and rehabilitation facility for birds of prey in Eugene. Staff at the Cascades Raptor Center say it’s now […]
Oregon governor declares a state of emergency following storm that has knocked out power, led to 11 deaths
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Late Thursday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the fatal storm that has iced sidewalks and roads around Oregon, caused widespread power […]
Housing plans from Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers take shape with $500 million legislative package
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Top Oregon leaders have been clear for months that the 2024 short legislative session will focus on housing and behavioral health. With the start of […]
Oregon Department of Revenue will start to process electronic income tax returns Jan. 29
By the Oregon Capital Chronicle The Oregon Department of Revenue will start to process 2023 state income tax returns that are electronically filed on Jan. 29. The date coincides with […]