Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and BOLI Commissioner Launch Initiative Against Student Discrimination
In a bold move to promote safe educational spaces, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek teamed up with BOLI Commissioner Christina Stephenson to introduce new measures aimed at curbing bullying, discrimination, and harassment against students, specifically on race, national origin, and immigration status. According to the...
Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds
Before Kent van der Kamp became the sheriff of Deschutes County, he gave false testimony in more than one criminal case, and now many of his past cases are under review, according to Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels. On April 11, Gunnels placed the sheriff on the county’s Brady...
12 Portland area thrift stores that are actually cheap
Whether it’s to save money or the environment – or just for the thrill of the hunt – Portlanders love a good thrift shop. It’s part of how the city got its distinctively quirky style. As a longtime thrifter and frequent participant in the Portland’s annual...
Local Hikers Cheer as Hero Delivers Flying Kick to Yet Another One of Those...
CASCADE RANGE, OR — A sense of awe swept through the hiking community this weekend as yet another rock stack met its dramatic end—this time at the foot (literally) of a mysterious figure some are beginning to call The Cairn Slayer. Witnesses say the man appeared out of...
Oregon’s Newest Free Attraction Quickly Becomes Best in the West
Oregon’s Newest Free Tunnel Attraction Quickly Becomes Best in the West. If you are looking for a great summer road trip adventure from the Tri-Cities, there's one place near Hood River you are going to want to check out. Why Oregon's Newest Free Attraction is Winning Hearts Across the...
Lane County K-9 tracks down man suspected of assault
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – A man is in jail on charges including assault after a police dog unit tracked him down on Saturday night, Lane County deputies said. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, at about 10:20 p.m. on April 12, deputies responded to a fight on Rachel Road south of Cottage Grove. Deputies said...
Crash near two Eugene schools disrupts morning traffic
Three people, including children, were hospitalized on April 14 after a head-on crash at the intersection of Barger Drive and Primrose Street in Eugene, according to the Eugene Police Department. The intersection was closed off after the vehicle collision was reported at 8:52 a.m. Eugene police officials said in a...
Eugene gas prices dip as national average sees decline
EUGENE, Ore. — Average gasoline prices in Eugene have decreased by 4.3 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.86 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. Despite the recent drop, prices in Eugene remain 31 cents higher than a month ago but are 47.5 cents lower than the...
Bill hopes to stop spread of Oregon ‘pharmacy deserts’
Proposed state legislation seeks to address the dire Oregon pharmacy landscape by giving more power to drugstores when dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. These companies, created to help customers more easily navigate buying medicine, act like middlemen between pharmacies and insurers. A PBM can decide...
Governor Tina Kotek visits Burns Paiute Reservation and pledges flood recovery support for Harney...
Oregon – Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson traveled to the City of Burns and the Burns Paiute Reservation in Harney County to meet with local and Tribal leaders, emergency response volunteers, and residents affected by recent historic flooding. The visit underscored the state’s commitment to...