Authors: Jonathan Soto, Anthony Macuk (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) – Oregon’s new gun control and psilocybin laws have dominated headlines in recent weeks, both due to their hot-button subject matter and because their respective ballot initiatives, Measure 114 and Measure 109, both set ...
Author: Mike Benner (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — An Oregon law that will go into effect in 2023 will allow city and county officials to designate speed limits. It’s a shift from the current process where the authority lies with ...
Author: Daisy Caballero (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici has introduced legislation aimed at tackling sprawling public defender shortages in Oregon and nationwide. The bill, titled the Ensuring Quality Access To Legal Defense Act or “EQUAL” Defense ...
(KGW) KGW is wrapping up its three-part investigation into a crisis gripping Oregon’s justice system. The shortage of public defenders is hard on crime victims and defendants alike. But it’s also a thankless task for the attorneys — there aren’t ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – With midterms just over a month away, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on a case involving the Alabama electoral map and redistricting that could negatively impact Black voters in the state. Tuesday’s arguments present ...
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif – Pacific Power’s parent company, PacifiCorp is being sued for allegedly starting the deadly McKinney Fire. A new lawsuit alleges the fire that went on to cover more than 60,000 acres, destroying more than 100 homes ...
Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW), KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The arrest of a man accused of killing his former partner has put a spotlight on the Portland Freedom Fund, the nonprofit group that bailed him out of jail one ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —The city of Medford has officially approved a new law that changes existing camping rules. But, the new rule has many in the community upset. The ordinance passed with a 5-1 vote by City Councilors Friday. Now, it’s ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– A local business owner is suing the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. After operating Lost Creek Lake Marina and resort for nearly 40 years, Cindy Broadwater is being told she will no longer be able to operate the public ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with justices set to hear a challenge to the Affordable Care Act. The eight justices will hear arguments virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arguments for the challenge ...