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Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPBMost of the $49 million settlement will go to settle wrongful death cases for people who died from COVID-19 while in an Oregon prison. -
Matt Fisher, Umatilla Task Force/Northwest Interagency Coordination CenterWhile Oregon’s first 2026 heatwave is winding down Tuesday, heat and drought are expected to worsen through the summer and will heighten wildfire risks across Oregon.
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The governor’s move comes one week after the Trump administration sued Oregon and other states for not providing confidential licenses to federal agents. -
The Republican candidate for governor and former Portland Trailblazer says Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek asked him not to run. The Democratic governor says that's not true. -
The Oregon Legislature passed three new healthcare laws in 2026 strengthening access to abortion, gender-affirming care and vaccines under Trump. -
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and the mayors of 31 Oregon cities, including Ashland, sent a letter to Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan, criticizing ICE tactics and citing use-of-force incidents in Minneapolis and Portland. -
The state’s most powerful lawmakers said Wednesday they can’t preempt the vote as Gov. Tina Kotek requested. -
The committee will deliver a report to the governor no later than October. -
Republicans echoed concerns after an Oregon Journalism Project article highlighted 1935 case -
A Grants Pass woman who was wrongly sent back to prison is suing the governor and other top officials. -
While the state has helped thousands of people out of homelessness, recent counts show the problem increasing in much of the state. -
The development comes after a Republican-led campaign delayed key tax increases in the bill. -
The remarks came during annual Oregon Leadership Summit aimed at hearing from business leaders along the state. -
The Democrat cited President Trump in her campaign launch, saying "Oregon values are on the line."
