The OHA has lifted its recreational advisory for Emigrant Lake — but the public should remain cautious with all bodies of water throughout the summer, said Dr. David Farrer, a public health toxicologist with the OHA.
When the Malheur Enterprise closes at the end of May, Les Zaitz says he will have written his last investigative story.
State Rep. Courtney Neron, D-Wilsonville, will move to the Oregon Senate after county commissioners tapped her to finish the remainder of Sen. Aaron Woods’ term.
Legislators are considering at least six bills this session aimed at curbing spending from private, investor-owned monopoly utilities and limiting how and when those utilities can recover costs from customers. The bills are currently sitting in legislative revenue and rules committees that are exempt from traditional deadlines for decision-making.
Oregon lawmakers are taking steps to protect access to library materials written by diverse authors or that include themes of race, gender or sexual orientation. On Wednesday, the House Education Committee heard public comments on Bill 1098, which would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books with stories about protected classes.
Two men filed ballot initiatives last month for 2026 and 2028 that would allow grocers to sell hard liquor.
Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it.
Matt Donegan: I’m launching an initiative right now where we’re going to model out what a 20-year management plan might look like. How much prescribed burning are we talking about? What’s going to be the smoke effects? What will be the thinning?
Supporters of imprisoned wildland firefighter Brian “Hakiym” Simpson and a defense attorney who represented him in court are sending an almost 3,000-signature petition and letter to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, urging her to exonerate the 42-year-old and have him released from prison.
Portland-based clothing company Wildfang received a shipment from China right before President Donald Trump announced a 152.5% tariff on all Chinese goods. If that order had gone through just 48 hours later than it did, it would have cost Wildfang nearly $180,000 extra because of Trump’s tariffs, CEO Emma Mcilroy told Gov. Tina Kotek during a roundtable at Salem’s Chemeketa Community College on Wednesday.
Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a “screen-free week” and a citywide talent show By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news If Bellview Elementary 5th-grader Nadia McGrady was mayor of Ashland, she knows
A wealth of tips to help protect Ashland homes and yards from wildfire risk was the hot topic during the latest Better Prepared Wildfire Series installment on Wednesday.
Ashland City Council will consider and be asked to vote on a $5-per-meter monthly charge for electricity to support Ashland Parks & Recreation programs during its Tuesday business meeting.
This summer, a small group of local high school students will have the opportunity to learn about restoration of the Southern Oregon landscape and wildfire prevention.
Herbert Rothschild: Trump is only the latest Republican who has told working-class white males that they lost their power because women and especially peoples of color have been given advantages they didn’t have.
The Ashland Citizens’ Budget Committee Wednesday recommended a $373 million biennial city budget that avoids drastic cuts to parks and throws a lifeline to a preschool grant program.
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