State

Lewis backs bill to honor POW, MIA troops

SALEM — Today, the Oregon House of Representatives voted unanimously to support legislation allowing for roadside memorial signs…

State

Timber companies, environmentalists sign ”historic” pact

SALEM — Environmental groups and timber companies in Oregon, which have clashed for decades, on Monday unveiled a…

News

Governor’s meeting with Timber Unity cordial, but may not move the ball forward

SALEM — An Oregon activist group that opposes a state plan to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions…

News

Farm Bureau celebrates women’s contributions to ag

SALEM — Oregon ranks fourth in the nation for the number of farmers and ranchers who are women,…

State

Judge’s ruling puts carbon-reduction initiatives back on track

A Marion County judge has reversed a decision by Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno to reject two…

Local

A mild winter and chilly spring predicted for Wallowa County

The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s three-month-long term weather forecast predicts a mild winter ahead, but a cold, wet…

News

2020 health care signups remain strong, but down slightly

SALEM — More than 145,00 Oregonians signed up for health plans for 2020 through HealthCare.gov. During the 45-day-long…

Local

SNAP rule change may erase food assistance for about 170 Wallowa County residents.

As many as 172 Wallowa County residents may lose federal food assistance (SNAP) benefits when new federal rules…

State

Oregon Awarded $26.6 Million Federal Grant to Expand Preschool, Early Learning Services

Salem, Ore. – The Early Learning Division was awarded a $26.6 million grant by the federal Administration for…

News

Clean-energy initiatives rejected by Oregon Secretary of State

Secretary of State Bev Clarno has rejected two proposed ballot initiatives that aimed to move Oregon to carbon-free…

Marketplace