Leah Horner BY JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle One of Gov. Kate Brown’s policy advisers will oversee the spending of more than $5 billion in federal infrastructure money in Oregon over […]
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Oregon reaches dire stage in pandemic Friday as state issues guidelines for rationing care as it announces 10,000 more cases
State health officials warn that infections will be so widespread that they’ll affect everyone’s life A rising number of patients will need emergency and critical care in the days ahead, […]
One day after election rejection, Kristof appeals residency decision to Oregon Supreme Court
Lawsuit argues his disqualification puts fair election at risk By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Gubernatorial hopeful Nick Kristof on Friday asked the Oregon Supreme Court to force Secretary of State […]
Oregon elections officials announce Thursday that Nick Kristof is ineligible to run for governor
The former New York Times columnist doesn’t meet constitutional residency requirements, election officials determine Oregon elections officials determined Thursday that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nick Kristof didn’t meet residency requirements for […]
Trio at top of state politics departing as others launch 2022 campaigns; Kristof residency decision looms this week
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The first days of the first week of the 2022 election year have been filled with a flurry of announcements of leaders leaving and […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 5: a record 6,203 new cases, 52 in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 6,203 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,719, […]
New year brings host of new marijuana rules to Oregon and OLCC
By the SALEM STATESMAN-JOURNAL Oregon has approved multiple changes to the regulation of the cannabis industry for the new year, including doubling how much marijuana customers can purchase and allowing home delivery […]
“We’re definitely into the omicron wave,” Oregon’s top health care official says Tuesday
On Tuesday, the state reports a new high surpassing more than 4,500 cases and nearly 20% of tests reported to the state being positive Health officials are hoping that an […]
In reply to Oregon election officials, Kristof attorneys argue that Yamhill County has always been home for the gubernatorial candidate
Oregon election officials requested proof the Democratic candidate for governor met residency requirements Nick Kristof, Democratic candidate for Oregon governor, greets a guest at a Portland business summit on Dec. […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 3: 9,701 cases for Dec. 30-Jan. 2, including highest daily total of pandemic; 96 in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 9,701 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 11 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,666, Oregon […]