Oregon House passes bill to allow more state investigations of suspected child labor violations
A bill before the Legislature would fix a loophole in Oregon's child labor laws. (Amanda Loman/Oregon Capital Chronicle) In 2020, a Ford...
Oregon officials add southern resident orcas to state’s endangered species list
A pod of southern resident killer whales. (Courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries) This article was first published by the...
Oregon lawmakers look to stop legislative walkouts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Even though there is a new Oregon constitutional amendment that bars lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences from...
World Whale Day: Get to know 10 of Oregon’s most popular gray whales
According to dayoftheyear.com, World Whale Day originated in Hawaii with Maui's Pacific Whale Foundation to bring attention to the plight of humpback whales. Since...
AM Weathercast Sunday: Sunbreaks and warmer Sunday, but clouds and showers set to return
Enjoy a brief spell of sunshine and warmer temperatures up to 60° today before clouds and showers make a comeback. Perfect for outdoor activities,...
App aims to connects Oregonians to Black businesses, community
Desiree Noisette started Mermosa Wines in 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida, but moved her family to Oregon in 2022, drawn by the state's outdoor...
11 Local Cults You Might Run Into in Oregon
This article contains a trigger warning for cult survivors. There aren't that many songs with the word CULT in the title. I can think...
‘This is about outcomes’: A conversation with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — It’s been just over a year now since Tina Kotek, a Democrat, took office as...
First Alert Sunday morning FOX 12 weather forecast (2/18)
Tune in for FOX 12's First Alert forecast! Expect a mix of showers and sunny breaks this week, with temperatures climbing to the low...
Oregon receives $10M to repair electric vehicle chargers
Your browser does not support the audio element. Oregon has received a $10 million dollar grant to repair broken or malfunctioning electric vehicle charging...
