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Italian National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Defraud the United States

Italian National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Defraud the United States

PORTLAND, Ore.—An Italian man unlawfully residing in Oregon was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for his role in a large multi-state criminal conspiracy that stole more than $2.4 million dollars of benefits from hundreds of low-income and...

Owner:  American Government
Hillsboro Resident Charged with Assaulting Federal Law Enforcement Officer Near Local ICE Office

Hillsboro Resident Charged with Assaulting Federal Law Enforcement Officer Near Local ICE Office

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Hillsboro resident made her first appearance in federal court today after assaulting a federal officer near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland. Samuel A. Westcott, 19, has been charged by...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Kotek Joins New Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health for Oregonians

Governor Kotek Joins New Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health for Oregonians

In a continued effort to protect and strengthen access to care for all Oregonians, Governor Tina Kotek today announced Oregon’s participation in the newly launched Governors Public Health Alliance, a multi-state partnership aimed at ensuring rapid...

Owner:  American Government
Oregon Sports Law Institute Marks 12th Anniversary

Oregon Sports Law Institute Marks 12th Anniversary

Oregon Law’s unique, immersive—and now twelve years strong—Oregon Summer Sports Law Institute (SSLI) bolsters the education of law students from around the country determined to expand their expertise and gain a foothold in the sports law arena...

Owner:  University of Oregon
OEM Director Erin McMahon Speaks at Oregon Women Veterans Conference

OEM Director Erin McMahon Speaks at Oregon Women Veterans Conference

Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon joined women veterans from across the state as a featured speaker at the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Women Veterans Conference, held at the Riverhouse Lodge...

Owner:  American Government
Plan for a Resilient Oregon Kicks Off Statewide Resilience Forum

Plan for a Resilient Oregon Kicks Off Statewide Resilience Forum

Salem, OR — Today, the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy under development by the Office of Governor Kotek, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Statewide Resilience Forum. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Kotek’s Homelessness Response Housed Thousands of Oregonians

Governor Kotek’s Homelessness Response Housed Thousands of Oregonians

Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing Community Services (OHCS) announced that Oregon has rehoused 5,539 households since the Governor’s administration launched an aggressive response to the state's homelessness crisis when she...

Owner:  American Government
Register by October 14th to Receive a Ballot for the November 4th Special Election

Register by October 14th to Receive a Ballot for the November 4th Special Election

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming November 4, 2025, Special Election is Tuesday, October 14, 2025. “Every election counts, especially right now,” said Secretary of State Tobias Read. “This is how we hold government accountable to...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Kotek Convenes 2025 Tribal-State Government-to-Government Summit

Governor Kotek Convenes 2025 Tribal-State Government-to-Government Summit

Salem, OR — This week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson attended the 2025 Tribal-State Government-to-Government Summit, co-hosted by the Coquille Indian Tribe at the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay. "This week, the nine...

Owner:  American Government
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Oregon governor delays signing her own transportation bill

Oregon governor delays signing her own transportation bill

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, pictured with the state's attorney general Dan Rayfield, is taking her time before signing her own transportation bill.Oregon Governor's Office Republican lawmakers say Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has delayed signing...

Owner:  Joseph Meyer
Oregon lawmaker floats legislative special session to respond to Trump immigration crackdown

Oregon lawmaker floats legislative special session to respond to Trump immigration crackdown

Para leer esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. Some Oregon Democrats are pushing for a possible special legislative session to respond to the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations and immigration raids, a Portland-area lawmaker...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Oregon groups sue ICE, DHS over alleged denial of access to attorneys for detainees

Oregon groups sue ICE, DHS over alleged denial of access to attorneys for detainees

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Three Oregon-based advocacy organizations filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing ICE, the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection of denying detained immigrants meaningful access to attorneys...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Oregon fast-tracks renewable energy projects as Trump bill ends tax incentives

Oregon fast-tracks renewable energy projects as Trump bill ends tax incentives

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one...

Owner:  Les Zaitz & Larry Tokarski
Oregon Dem AG supports George Soros after Trump admin launches investigation into leftist NGOs over funding political violence
Oregon multifamily rents rise amid higher vacancies

Oregon multifamily rents rise amid higher vacancies

A large-scale survey of landlords and housing operators in Oregon showed a mixed picture for the multifamily market, with average rents rising across the state despite a modest increase in vacancies. In Brief: Oregon multifamily rents rose 3...

Owner:  Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Day One

Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Day One

Video B-Roll of Day One for Oregon Best Warrior Competition 2025. Focus on elements of Fitness and Boards as part of the 4-Day annual event held at Camp Rilea near Warrenton, Oregon. (Video by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public...

Owner:  American Government
Pot is legal in Nevada, but here’s where you can’t smoke it
Commentary: Geography complicates already-muddy Oregon insurance system

Commentary: Geography complicates already-muddy Oregon insurance system

Commentary: Geography complicates already-muddy Oregon insurance system Published 11:51 am Friday, October 17, 2025 Rural Oregonians have fewer Medicare options than their urban counterparts It’s that season again. No, I’m not talking about...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Why are DHS helicopters flying over Portland? Oregon lawmakers want answers

Why are DHS helicopters flying over Portland? Oregon lawmakers want answers

Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation are demanding an explanation from the Trump administration over Department of Homeland Security helicopters which have been flying over Portland since late September. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Sen. Ron...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
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