White House, tribal leaders hail 'historic' deal to restore salmon runs in Pacific Northwest
The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington have signed papers formally launching a $1 billion plan to help recover depleted salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest.
A 'person of interest' is being held in Oregon deaths of 4 women after governor revokes commutation
A man considered a person of interest in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found in northwestern Oregon is being held in a state prison after Gov. Tina Kotek reinstated a prison sentence that was commuted by her predecessor.
Oregon lawmaker faces outcry after state Capitol breach
Based on security video, Nearman, 56, walked out of a side door of the Capitol building, where two protesters stood. On Monday, lawmakers gathered at the state Capitol building, under a heavy police presence, to swear in reelected and newly elected legislators. The Oregon State Police said they were aware of further โrumors that armed groups are considering taking over and/or occupying the State Capitolsโ and are monitoring โseveral possible events" ahead of the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. Brown has activated the Oregon National Guard because of possible violence at the state Capitol and elsewhere. Oregon State Police said the National Guard would be used as necessary and its deployment locations wouldnโt be made public.