One of the proposed “Greater Idaho” maps, which calls for several Eastern Oregon counties to secede and join Idaho. By CLARK CORBIN/Idaho Capital Sun BOISE — With a wink and […]
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Chair of embattled OLCC board resigns Thursday at governor’s request following Wednesday defense of agency
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission chairman Paul Rosenbaum resigned Thursday, one day after delivering a fiery defense of the state’s liquor agency and how it […]
Oregon’s recreation industry making big push in 2023 Legislature for bill to limit injury lawsuits
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The long battle over Oregon’s unique recreational liability standard was renewed Wednesday at a hearing in the state Capitol on a bill to limit […]
Oregon Court of Appeals rejects “Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance” by Columbia County voters
By ANNA DEL SAVIO and AURORA BIGGERS/Oregon Capital Bureau An ordinance that aimed to prevent the enforcement of most state and federal firearm regulations within Columbia County is void, the […]
Two scientists from Oregon Coast Aquarium help rescue fur seal pup during Olympic Peninsula research trip
By THE SEATTLE TMES For four Northwest scientists – including two from the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport — a research excursion on a remote beach on the Olympic Peninsula […]
Some Oregon legislators again asking for statewide ban on plastic foam food containers
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — A group of Oregon lawmakers is hoping that new blood in the state House and Senate help make this the year the state […]
Oregon Senate passes bill Wednesday that’s expected to help expand child care options
A state Senate bill is expected to expand child care options in Oregon. (Getty Images) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed a bill […]
OLCC chairman vehemently defends board and staff before commission appoints former prison inspector as new director
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The chairman of Oregon’s state liquor board has known for months that top managers at the agency abused their power to obtain special access to […]
Oregon Legislature’s new eviction policies, home construction incentives taking shape
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon legislators are working on plans to provide more time before evictions, more money for factory-built homes and new revolving loans to encourage […]
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission director resigns amid bourbon hoarding scandal
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is launching a criminal investigation into state alcohol regulators’ alleged ethics law violations. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The executive director of […]