OPB Staff

The hourly pay increase reflects a 5% annual inflation rate. The exact minimum wage varies across Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Justice and various law firms in the state announced a hotline Monday that will provide advice for people seeking access to abortions.

The landslide underneath U.S. Highway 101 caused the roadway to drop as much as 12 feet in some areas.

Gov.-elect Tina Kotek takes office, pledging to ramp up the building of new homes and forge connections with people across the state.

It was the first time ever that Oregon had the highest voter turnout for a national election.

Two black bears were found dead in Southern Oregon trees. Police are searching for whoever killed them

The Oregon Public Utility Commission has changed its rules to protect more people from having their utilities disconnected due to nonpayment.

The public is asked to comment on the draft recommendations through Sept. 16.

Level 3 - Go Now evacuations are in place for dozens of homes near the cities of Rand and Galice. Level 1 and 2 evacuations are in place for some surrounding areas.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is pre-positioning fire crews in Deschutes and Klamath counties this week, due to the threat of lightning-caused wildfires across central and southern Oregon.

In a normal year, the endorsement would be a no-brainer. This year, however, former state Sen. Betsy Johnson has changed the dynamics.

While those at high risk or who just don’t want to get sick should consider taking additional measures to stay well right now, such as masking, public health officials want people to keep “doing the things that are important to them”