Bryce Dole
Oregon Public BroadcastingBryce Dole is a JPR content partner from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Bryce was raised in Southern Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. His reporting comes to JPR through the Northwest News Network, a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington.
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Only four states — Oregon included — leave a U.S. Senate seat empty when a Senator dies or retires until a special election can be held, according to state Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, who sponsored the bill. -
Their passage would result in significant changes to regulation of firearms in Oregon, a state already considered to have some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. -
Oregonians without a passport have one month left before they will need a REAL ID to board a plane in the United States. -
For local governments across Oregon, pandemic funds have dried up and revenue from property taxes have not been enough to keep up with rising costs. -
The legislation is drawing concern among Second Amendment advocates and support from those who want stricter gun laws. -
U.S. Reps. Maxine Dexter and Andrea Salinas were among the Oregon Democrats who walked out during President Donald Trump’s speech. -
Oregon is facing potential funding cuts amid the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically downsize federal spending. More than 31% of the state’s budget comes from the federal government. -
In a press conference at the Oregon State Capitol, Republican party leaders blamed high taxes and excessive regulations for increasing costs, driving people out of the state and making it harder to work, live and manage a business. -
Protesters called on federal lawmakers to stop what they see as a power grab by President Donald Trump and his allies. -
Property managers say more tenants aren't paying rent on time. Housing advocates say rising rents and stagnant wages make it harder to do so. -
Senate Bill 611 would establish the Food for All Oregonians program, with the goal of helping people who can’t get federal food assistance through SNAP because of their immigration status. -
Collapsing bridges and coastal landslide highlight a major task for lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session.
