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Salem, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Monday she’ll run for re-election in 2018. “The Oregon we all love is a special place. And we can all be proud of the reasons why. We have the fastest job growth in the …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson is calling on Oregon leaders to move the state’s primary dates. Oregon traditionally holds primary votes in late may. Richardson says doing so creates a situation in which “both math and momentum usually prevent …

Bend, Ore.- In an email to the media and supporters, Bend Republican representative Knute Buehler announced he will run for Governor and promises, if elected, he will “lead Oregon with courage, an open mind, a tolerant heart and a thoughtful voice.” In …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon Senator Alan DeBoer introduced new legislation Friday which could potentially change Oregon’s “kicker” law. Sen. DeBoer wants to send a constitutional amendment to Oregonians asking them to change the current law so kicker funds are automatically sent to schools. …

Washington, D.C. – Local lawmakers are working to expand Oregon’s vote-by-mail system nationwide. According to the office of Democrat Senator Ron Wyden, he and other Oregon politicians introduced the bill to “knock down the mounting obstacles that voters across the country are …

Josephine Co., Ore. — Illinois Valley Fire Distrct Chief Dennis Hoke is thanking his community tonight. The Illinois Valley Fire District was asking voters to approve a 5 year levy of 50 cents per thousand dollars of a home’s assessed value in order to hire …

Jackson County, Ore.- Oregonians who aren’t currently registered but want to weigh in on the May 16 special election have until Tuesday, April 25 to register to vote. If you are currently registered to vote in Oregon, but have moved, changed your mailing …

Shady Cove, Ore., — A Shady Cove medical marijuana dispensary is taking the law into its own hands. Measure 15-157 came down to two votes on the November ballot to ban recreational marijuana sales in Shady Cove city limits. Kush Gardens in …

Washington, D.C. (NBC News) — President Donald Trump announced a series of executive actions Monday focused on trade and the federal workforce, making good on a pair of his core campaign promises. The actions, signed Monday at the White House, implement a …

Jackson County, Ore.- Outgoing Jackson County Sheriff Corey Falls will reveal his transition plan in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Falls is leaving Jackson County for a job as Director of Police Services and 21st Century Policing in Gresham, two years into …