Author: KGW Staff SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Senate Republicans in Oregon didn’t show up for a legislative session Wednesday, calling the action “a constitutional protest” over what they claim are violations of Senate rules. Only two Republicans showed up on ...
Author: Alma McCarty (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed HB 2005, or the “gun violence prevention bill.” It aims to crack down on so-called ghost guns, would raise the age to purchase certain firearms, and ...
Update (05/02/23, 1:40 p.m.) – Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s chief of staff resigned after Fagan announced her plan to do the same. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Emily Mclain sent Fagan her resignation at 12:45 p.m. She reportedly didn’t give a ...
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — There’s a relentless rhythm on the streets of any sufficiently large city in Oregon that’s become increasingly routine for everyone, regardless of where they sleep. Homeless people set up camp, then the ...
OLYMPIA, Wash. (CNN) – Washington Governor Jay Inslee says he won’t seek re-election when his term ends in 2024. The three-term governor said Monday that he’s “ready to pass the torch.” Inslee ran in the Democratic presidential primary in 2020 ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that the U.S. could default on its debt as soon as June 1st if Congress doesn’t act soon. In a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Yellen said the federal ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – The City of Ashland submitted its budget proposal for the next two fiscal years. The main priorities in the new budget, according to the city, include the city’s climate/energy action plan and reducing wildfire risk. The budget ...
Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek addressed questions regarding Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s side job as a consultant for the owners of a troubled marijuana dispensary chain, while overseeing a state audit on cannabis regulation, ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – He’s running. President Biden released a video Tuesday, making the announcement on the fourth anniversary of his 2020 campaign announcement. The announcement came in a pre-taped message on social media. Part of it was filmed last ...
Author: KGW Staff (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Ballots are due May 16 for Oregon’s 2023 special election, which means Tuesday, April 25 is the last day for voters to get registered or to update their registration if they need ...