By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting The former head of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission says Gov. Tina Kotek fired him earlier this year at the behest of a controversial cannabis entrepreneur. Now Steve Marks has served notice he … [Read more...] about Former OLCC director files lawsuit notice, claims governor fired him because of pot company owner
Archives for July 2023
Siuslaw National Forest bans fires everywhere except designated campgrounds
Three months of hot, dry conditions has led the Siuslaw National Forest to ban all campfires -- charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires -- outside of designated campgrounds. There are exemptions for sand camping … [Read more...] about Siuslaw National Forest bans fires everywhere except designated campgrounds
Yachats wins $100,000 state grant to help make it more energy resilient when emergencies occur
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Preparing for emergencies big and small is just common sense – whether at the household level with Band-Aids in the medicine cabinet and a spare tire and jack in the car – or at the municipal level … [Read more...] about Yachats wins $100,000 state grant to help make it more energy resilient when emergencies occur
Dick Anderson, GOP senator from Lincoln County plans to file for re-election
There are 67 weeks until the November 2024 election, but some campaigns have set their alarm clocks extra early. The Oregon Senate Republican Caucus said three senators who did not miss 10 or more floor sessions this legislative session plan to … [Read more...] about Dick Anderson, GOP senator from Lincoln County plans to file for re-election
Oregon governor indicates Friday she will let legislation allowing self-service gasoline to become law in early August
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting After five decades, Oregon’s ban on self-serve gas is about to come to a close. Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday gave notice that she plans to veto two bills and four budget items passed by lawmakers in … [Read more...] about Oregon governor indicates Friday she will let legislation allowing self-service gasoline to become law in early August