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GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Earlier this week, we told you how many Oregon brewers were standing behind a new act making its way through the State Senate. Wednesday, local brewery owners and activists got together to show their support for “The Oregon Wildlands …

Grants Pass, Ore. — The state of Oregon has gathered millions of dollars in marijuana related taxes, but none of it has been distributed yet. 10% of those funds are set to go back to the counties holding licenses, but initial estimates are small. …

Jacksonville, Ore., — New Southern Oregon State Senator Alan DeBoer toured through the Rogue Valley today to talk with residents and hear their concerns. Old City Hall in Jacksonville was filled with people for a town hall meeting with the senator. While …

Salem, Ore. — A bill making it’s way through Salem could establish new state-wide policies and training for law enforcement. The proposal looks to eliminate profiling by requiring specific training while also keeping track of all police officer interactions; things some local departments …

Medford, Ore., — “It’s every money we can find is revenue.” said State Senator, Alan Deboer. The Oregon Revenue Forecast is out, and the news is good. The forecast shows the state bringing in more taxes than expected, which means the budget …

Central Point, Ore., — A soccer team from Central Point is still celebrating after winning the state championship this week in Portland. The team has some players with special needs. “Unified” is a program that joins developmentally challenged students with regular ed …

White City, Ore. — We continue our NBC5 News special report with a rare and up close look at the work of the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit. In part 1, we showed you some of their tools, and now we’ll see them …

Central Point, Ore., — Attempts to halt a new Costco Warehouse in Central Point are being taken to the state level. The city already approved the plans last month after denying two appeals, but now the Land Use Board of Appeals, or …

Medford, Ore., — Some Oregon counties are taking action against the state legislatures move to raise the minimum wage last month, and are looking to file a lawsuit against the state. The Register Guard reports Lane County is expected to join the …

Ore. — If you were heading to a state park near the coast this weekend, you may want to make sure it’s open. Many state parks and trails are closed because of storm damage, flooding, or high surf. Closed state parks: • …