Salem, Ore. — A ballot measure aimed at generating additional funding for Oregon veterans passed overwhelmingly in November. The measure sets aside 1.5% of Oregon lottery funds for veterans services; funding that’s expected to bring in $18-million over the next ...
Salem, Ore. — A surprise “no” argument for Measure 97 from former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber. Kitzhaber says there’s no doubt the state needs the money, but he says throwing more money at programs like the state’s health care system ...
Washington, D.C. — A big endorsement Thursday for Governor Kate Brown from President Obama himself. In a video message, the President praised what the governor’s managed to accomplish during her short term, saying, “Governor Brown has signed legislation raising the ...
The final gubernatorial debate is Thursday night. Portland NBC affiliate KGW and the Oregonian will host the debate between Governor Kate Brown and Doctor Bud Pierce in Portland.The debate starts streaming at 7:00 p.m. You can watch it on KGW’s ...
NBC5 hosted the gubernatorial debate tonight between Governor Kate Brown and Candidate Bud Pierce. During the full hour we asked 22 questions ranging from Measure 97 to Oregon accepting refugees. “I got into public service because I wanted to be a voice ...
From Bob Wise, Vice President/General Manager, KOBI-TV/NBC5 KOBI-TV/NBC5 recently received a request from the Independent Candidate for Governor of Oregon, Cliff Thomason, to participate in the Gubernatorial Debate NBC5 is hosting Thursday, Oct. 13. NBC5 announced an agreement with ...
Portland, Ore. – A spokeswoman for GOP gubernatorial nominee Dr. Bud Pierce has left the campaign due to a comment the candidate made about domestic violence during the Portland City Club debate. The Portland Tribune reports Peirce said, “A woman ...
Salem, Ore. – A settlement between Oracle and the state of Oregon has been reached. According to a press release from Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, the settlement is valued at more than $100 million. It includes cash payments to ...
Medford, Ore.- Five gubernatorial debates were announced Thursday. They will be held in Bend, Portland, Eugene and Medford. The Medford debate is set for Thursday, Oct. 13 and will be sponsored by KOBI-TV and KOTI-TV. Oregon will hold a special ...
Medford, Ore. — NBC5 News is pleased to announce we will be hosting a live debate this fall between Oregon Governor Kate Brown and her Republican challenger Dr. Bud Pierce. It will be the only debate held in Southern Oregon, ...