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OREGON — A group of Republican lawmakers are suing Oregon Governor Kate Brown for her response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group alleges the governor violated the state constitution with her executive orders. The lawsuit was brought by Oregon Senator Dennis Linthicum of Klamath …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown toured the devastating aftermath of the Almeda Fire Monday. NBC5 was the only station invited, and was there as she stepped on scorched ground. After seeing the damage, she said she’s never seen anything like it. …

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon legislators voted to allocate millions of dollars toward personal protective equipment for the fall. On Monday, lawmakers put $105 million toward PPE for cities and counties, but the move comes with controversy. Some county officials argue counties should …

SALEM, Ore. – It took lawmakers nearly 15 hours, but they got it all done in one day passing 11 bills in closed door meetings. Most notably, they were able to make cuts to fill the $1.2 billion budget hole, but it …

MEDFORD, Ore. – “We must get infection rates down, each one of us can make a difference,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Coronavirus cases continue to rise at a rate Oregon health official are calling ‘alarming.’ It’s the reason Governor Brown announced …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday masks are required in all public indoor spaces, including gyms. However, per the governor’s order if a person is exercising intensely a mask is not required. Club Northwest in Grants Pass says it will …

SALEM, Ore. — A special legislative session called by Governor Kate Brown starts Wednesday. Dozens of bills will be discussed from police accountability to COVID-19 relief, but no budget issues are on the table. “The special session is really focused on two …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Governor Kate Brown, supported by public health officials, announced new details during a press conference Wednesday for how Phase Two of reopening the state will be conducted. Earlier this week, 31 counties were allowed to submit their applications for the …

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown declared a drought emergency in Coos County Friday. This is the fourth such declaration in Southern Oregon. The Governor has already declared the same in Klamath, Jackson, and Curry counties. The Governor’s office said it was …

SOUTHERN OREGON — All southwestern Oregon counties have gotten approval from Governor Kate Brown to move forward in Phase 1 of reopening on Friday, May 15. Jackson County received its approval late Wednesday night. Commissioner Rick Dyer shared the letter from the …