/tags/oregon-news Oregon News en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 13:51:28 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-09/oregon-joins-suit-against-federal-transportation-agencies-for-withholding-ev-charger-funding Oregon is kept from millions promised by the U.S. Department of Transportation to get more electric vehicle chargers installed statewide. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:51:28 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-09/oregon-joins-suit-against-federal-transportation-agencies-for-withholding-ev-charger-funding Alex Baumhardt /immigration/2025-05-08/curry-county-flirts-with-flouting-oregons-sanctuary-law-amid-statewide-tensions The county Board of Commissioners discussed, but did not vote on, a resolution at odds with Oregon law. Thu, 08 May 2025 22:37:54 GMT /immigration/2025-05-08/curry-county-flirts-with-flouting-oregons-sanctuary-law-amid-statewide-tensions Conrad Wilson, Bryce Dole, Michelle Wiley /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-08/a-new-initiative-could-reshape-homeless-services-in-grants-pass Grants Pass has faced an increasingly visible homelessness problem in recent years, including a series of lawsuits. Thu, 08 May 2025 21:58:00 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-08/a-new-initiative-could-reshape-homeless-services-in-grants-pass Jane Vaughan /wildfire/2025-05-08/oregons-in-store-for-a-bad-wildfire-season-but-state-officials-arent-worried-about-federal-staffing Oregon is expected to have an extremely hot and dry summer, setting the state up for a potentially devastating wildfire season ahead. Thu, 08 May 2025 13:56:59 GMT /wildfire/2025-05-08/oregons-in-store-for-a-bad-wildfire-season-but-state-officials-arent-worried-about-federal-staffing April Ehrlich /politics-government/2025-05-08/lawmakers-consider-slate-of-bills-regulating-private-utilities-costs-for-oregonians Oregon lawmakers are considering at least six bills right now that would limit for what, when and for whom private electric and gas companies can raise rates. Thu, 08 May 2025 13:45:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-08/lawmakers-consider-slate-of-bills-regulating-private-utilities-costs-for-oregonians Alex Baumhardt /politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on the board of Jackson County Fire District 5 in the May election. Wed, 07 May 2025 22:24:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Jane Vaughan /wildfire/2025-05-07/state-partners-with-insurance-industry-to-help-oregon-homeowners-with-wildfire-prevention A new partnership between the Oregon State Fire Marshal and a wildfire nonprofit could help Oregonians harden their homes and keep insurance. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:07:46 GMT /wildfire/2025-05-07/state-partners-with-insurance-industry-to-help-oregon-homeowners-with-wildfire-prevention Alex Baumhardt /politics-government/2025-05-06/how-federal-cuts-could-weaken-public-media-in-southern-oregon Southern Oregon’s public radio and television stations could face significant budget shortfalls under a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Tue, 06 May 2025 23:07:22 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-06/how-federal-cuts-could-weaken-public-media-in-southern-oregon Maria Carter /media-society/2025-05-06/bill-to-have-big-tech-pay-for-local-news-advances-in-oregon-legislature Supporters say the bill could help struggling newsrooms. If it passes, Meta says it would ban Oregon news on its platforms. Tue, 06 May 2025 22:34:10 GMT /media-society/2025-05-06/bill-to-have-big-tech-pay-for-local-news-advances-in-oregon-legislature Bryce Dole /housing/2025-05-06/oregon-bill-would-stop-bans-on-mobile-homes Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, said the bill is a step to address Oregon’s housing crisis. Tue, 06 May 2025 13:49:36 GMT /housing/2025-05-06/oregon-bill-would-stop-bans-on-mobile-homes Mia Maldonado