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Oregon Political News

Contractor delayed disclosure of hack that exposed Oregon Health Plan members’ data, state officials say

Gov. Tina Kotek yanks 5 commutations; asks law enforcement to tell her of other cases that should be revoked

As Oregon faces a mental health crisis, state leaders ask for patience as they tackle problems

Oregon Racing Commission audit finds lax oversight of industry

I-5 bridge replacement project seeks equity-focused grant partners

Wildfires

Maui wildfire deaths surge to 53 and likely to go higher, governor says

Priceboro FIre now 75 percent contained

Wildfire updates: Salmon, Bedrock fires pool resources

Gazley Road Fire burns in Canyonville

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Downtown Portland parking garage to close indefinitely, city officials say

MultCo reports 500% increase in opioid deaths

Portland Cops Will Finish Body-Cam Training by Year’s End

Salem Area

Delay on Salem veterans complex can’t put damper on grand opening

Dallas needs a new dam, and more than $70M to help pay for it

Central Oregon Area

Morrow County commissioners consider new data center

Albany/Corvallis Area

Burnt out, some Corvallis teachers rethink careers; but new contract on horizon

Reser Stadium ready for opening day

How to get rid of, recycle even, hazardous waste in Corvallis

Eugene Area

Lane County Sheriff’s Office urges caution near log in McKenzie River

Lane County drops out of fire lawsuit against EWEB, Lane Electric

Roseburg Area

As gas pump laws change, Roseburg adapts

‘It’s an environmental disaster’: Agencies, tribe scramble to save lamprey trapped at Winchester Dam

Medford Area

Crowd lambastes Medford postal hub restructuring plan

School, emergency partners digest lessons from active shooter drill

U.S. Postal Service meeting on possible moving plans draws unhappy crowd

Public works boss menaced by bat-wielding man in Gold Hill

OSF cancels multiple shows due to COVID-19 among some performers; ticket refunds available

Klamath Falls Area

Hillside land near Baldwin Hotel sees plans move forward for development

Southern Oregon Coast

Photos: Wyden, Hoyle defend support for shipping terminal

Commissioners issue grant to expand emergency preparedness program for older adults

International News

Alarm grows as Ukraine’s counteroffensive falters

Six Colombians arrested over Ecuadorian presidential candidate assassination

National Election News

Trump rages over 2020 election indictment trial date, dubs it ‘election interference’ 

DeSantis suggests he would use drone strikes against drug cartels

DeSantis estimates he’ll visit all 99 Iowa counties by end of October

Here’s where 2024 Republicans stand on the RNC’s loyalty pledge

Opinion

Central Oregon Area

Past and prologue: “I am become death, destroyer of worlds”

Medford Area

OTHER VIEWS: State primaries fence off too many voters

OTHER VIEWS: State bank veto leaves ‘What if?’ unanswered

OUR VIEW: Wastewater plant changes are expensive, but much needed

Southern Oregon Coast

Guest Column: The emperor has no clothes