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SALEM, Ore.- State legislators are considering a bill that would prohibit the concealed carry of firearms in public buildings. A Senate committee heard public testimony on the bill yesterday and thousands of Oregonians voiced their opinions. Many of them opposed the measure, …

ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon fire victims are getting the chance to speak with state legislators Wednesday evening. They’re asked to participate in a virtual public hearing where they’ll be able to voice their concerns. Fire victims have until 5:30 pm Wednesday …

PORTLAND, Ore. – Thousands of homes and businesses in northwest Oregon are still without power after an ice storm swept over the area. Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency this past Saturday due to one of the worst winter …

SALEM, Ore. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a statement regarding potential violence in Oregon related to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. FBI Special Agent in Charge Renn Cannon said the following: The FBI’s Portland Field Office, working with the …

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard will join Oregon State Police in Salem due to the possibility of civil unrest. OSP released the following statement about the deployment: Oregon State Police Superintendent Terri Davie requested & was granted the activation of …

SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon man was arrested after a fight broke out during a protest in Salem. Oregon State Police said on Wednesday, troopers were monitoring a protest at the Oregon State Capitol. At about 2:00 p.m., a group of count-protesters …

SALEM, Ore. – Two protestors who refused to leave the Oregon State Capitol building were taken into custody. Oregon State Police said during the legislature’s third special session Monday morning, protestors were able to gain access to the capitol building, which is …

OREGON– Governor Kate Brown is calling the legislature’s 3rd Special Session of the year concentrating on the pandemic and wildfires. Governor Brown is calling on the legislature to help Oregon communities by providing $800 million dollars in funding relief. Included in the …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Oregon Democrats appear to have retained the supermajority in both the State’s House and Senate. However, while Oregon Democrats still hold the supermajority in the State House and Senate, the party did lose a seat to Republicans. One of …

SALEM, Ore. — Some long term care facilities can begin limited, indoor visitation starting today. The Department of Human Services says, residents at qualifying licensed nursing, assisted living and residential care facilities can have up to two visitors in an approved area. …