Oregon Senate passes bill to improve rules on livestock protection and loss-compensation

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon State Senate has passed a bill to tighten oversight of the Wolf Depredation Program and prevent fraudulent claims of livestock deaths. The program, established in 2011, allows farmers and agricultural workers to apply for …

Rare large hail possible as storms move across western Oregon and Washington Wednesday

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Tomorrow’s severe thunderstorms could drop large hail over western Oregon and Washington. The Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service classify any thunderstorm that drops hail of an inch in diameter or more as a severe …

Sales tax proposed on beer and wine in Oregon

Portland, Ore. (KATU) — A new bill in the Oregon legislature could result in a sales tax on beer, wine, and cider in Oregon. House Bill 3197 proposes a 2% tax starting in 2026, eventually climbing to 8% in 2032. The tax would impact consumers at …

Oregon roads face decline as maintenance challenges grow

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon's highway system is grappling with deteriorating road conditions, as highlighted in the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) 2024 Pavement Condition Report. The report reveals that while 87% of Oregon's 18, …

Feds investigating Oregon school, activities association for possible Title IX violations

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom at Oregon State Capitol

Sisters Violet and Sophie Randolph, 14 and 16 years old, enjoy a picnic under the cherry blossoms while on spring break at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday.Abigail Dollins/Statesman JournalToby the miniature poodle has his photo taken under the …

Oregon Senate signs off on bill ending twice-a-year clock changes

The Oregon Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that could end the annual back-and-forth between daylight saving time for most of the state, if California and Washington join in adopting legislation or if Congress enacts a change. Senate Bill 1038 was sent to …

Dozens of Oregon firefighters deployed to assist with North Carolina wildfires

SALEM, Ore. – As North Carolina continues to face devastating wildfires, the Oregon Department of Forestry is sending 26 firefighters to help. The firefighters were sent under a mutual assistance agreement between Oregon and North Carolina and will be …

Oregon State loses all-WCC forward Michael Rataj to the transfer portal

Oregon State’s 2025-26 men’s basketball took a blow Tuesday when forward Michael Rataj entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-9 Rataj was an all-West Coast Conference first team forward this season, averaging 16.9 points and 7.2 rebounds a game. A source …

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