SALEM, Ore. – “This was an extremely bipartisan session. That’s pretty extraordinary.” Oregon’s short legislative session wrapped up Thursday, three days before the constitutional deadline. This 32-day session focused heavily on passing Measure 110 reforms and Governor Tina Kotek’s housing ...
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon senate voted unanimously to pass a bill that would bring much needed relief to wildfire victims across the state. Senate Bill 1520 proposes a tax exemption for legal settlements related to wildfires that were declared ...
SALEM, Ore. – Some big news from Salem Thursday. Oregon inaugurated its seventh kid governor. Portland 5th grader Zoya Shah ran on a platform to create mental health awareness in kids. Her three point plan includes removing stigma, identifying triggers ...
Author: Jamie Parfitt, Blair Best (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — After weeks of testimony and deliberation, Oregon lawmakers on a special joint committee released their framework Tuesday for legislation meant to address the state’s drug crisis and roll back drug ...
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – With Oregon overdose deaths rising, more state and local government officials are asking to repeal Measure 110. “I think that Measure 110 is a complete failure.” Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin is one of many public ...
Author: Jamie Parfitt, Colten Weekley (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. — In November 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, the “Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act” — and the outcome wasn’t particularly close. Over 58% of voters said yes, less than 42% said ...
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. – With the growing threats of wildfire evacuations from the Smith River Complex in Northern California, people have raised concerns over price gouging laws in Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Justice, price gouging means selling ...
Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW) SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade announced Tuesday that she intends to enforce Measure 113 and disqualify candidates who violated the measure’s rules during the 2023 session. The move is likely to draw court ...
SALEM, Ore. – A new bill all about the beaver is on its way to be signed into law in the Beaver State. House bill 3464, or the ‘Beaver Believer Bill,’ is said to give more protections to the state animal. ...
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek (D-Oregon) held a press conference to mark the end of this year’s legislative session. The session officially ended Sunday. Many bills were passed despite a six-week long senate republican walkout. Now, they’re all headed to ...