Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would reduce penalties for individuals who break the law while being pressured, coerced or threatened by a domestically violent partner. House Bill 3176-A has already passed through the ...
Salem, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown said she will appoint Rebecca A. Duncan to the Oregon Supreme Court. The appointment will mark the first time in state history women make up a majority in the seven-person court. Judge Duncan ...
Portland, Ore. – Oregon may soon be the first state in the U.S. to allow residents to identify themselves as neither male nor female on state-issued driver licenses and identification cards. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports officials with the Oregon Department of ...
Salem, Ore. – A man was sentenced to 17.5 years behind bars after he was found guilty of operating a drug distribution organization in Oregon. On Monday, May 8, 43-year-old Alfredo Pena-Lopez, aka Gerionda, was sentenced to 210 months in ...
SALEM, Ore. – A bill that would prohibit certain individuals from owning “deadly weapons” passed through the Oregon Senate Monday. Senate Bill 719 passed with a 17-11 vote and will head to the House of Representatives for a first reading. ...
SALEM, Ore. – Legislation that could make it easier for homeless and foster youth to graduate high school soared through the Oregon House in a unanimous vote Thursday. House Bill 3267 would direct school districts, including public charter schools, to ...
SALEM, Ore. – 100 Oregon schools and nearly 50 emergency services facilities will receive $153.6 million in seismic rehabilitation grants. Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s office said the program will provide funding for construction on schools and other buildings in preparation ...
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV/CNN Newsource) – A three year old boy in Oregon who isn’t speaking yet has plenty to say. He’s just using paint instead of words. Bright colors and glitter fill many of Ocean Scott’s paintings. The 3-year-old’s art–so ...
Salem, Ore.- A bill being considered by Oregon’s legislature would require Oregon businesses to offer employees paid family leave. The measure would create a family and medical leave insurance program to provide covered employees with a portion of their wages ...
Salem, Ore. — A bill making it’s way through Salem could establish new state-wide policies and training for law enforcement. The proposal looks to eliminate profiling by requiring specific training while also keeping track of all police officer interactions; things some ...