Oregon senators say they'll block health reform over medical malpractice caps

9 February 2012, 6:58 pm

Oregon's Senate Republicans have joined with one Democrat on the issue of medical malpractice caps, saying changes must be made or they'll block a key health care reform bill. If passed, the bill could qualify Oregon for as much as $2.5 billion in federal funds over the next five years.... Read More »

Latest Oregon budget hit smaller than expected

9 February 2012, 7:26 am

Oregon will take in $35 million less in tax revenue than projected three months ago, an amount that isn't likely to require cuts beyond those recommended by key legislators last week, officials said Wednesday.... Read More »

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber testifies (again) before the 2012 Legislature, takes on one of Salem's most powerful ...

8 February 2012, 7:16 pm

Kitzhaber urges the House Human Services Committee to embrace his early childhood reforms... Read More »

Oregon State Police find 6 pounds of heroin during I-5 traffic stop near Salem

8 February 2012, 12:33 pm

Oregon State Police estimated the value of the heroin at $272,000.... Read More »

Oregon Senate advances marine habitat protections

8 February 2012, 10:10 am

The Oregon Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported a proposal adding three marine reserves to state waters.... Read More »

Oregon state economic forecast: Tax revenues down another $35 million

8 February 2012, 8:43 am

House and Senate Revenue committees hear more optimistic report as economists say all indicators point to growth.... Read More »

State GOP to try more open primary

6 February 2012, 10:02 pm

SALEM — Oregon Republicans have decided that their primary elections exclude non­affiliated voters at the GOP’s own peril. But the party’s attempt to cast a wider net may prove more complicated than first assumed. The Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party decided at its winter meet... Read More »

Oregon GOP wants to open its primaries to non-affiliated voters

6 February 2012, 7:32 pm

SALEM — Oregon Republicans have decided that their primary elections exclude non-affiliated voters at the GOP’s own peril. But the party’s attempt to cast a wider net may prove more complicated than first assumed. The Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party decided at its winter meeti... Read More »

Busy agenda in Salem

30 January 2012, 11:07 am

SALEM -- Oregon lawmakers return to Salem on Wednesday facing some daunting challenges: relief for Coos and other counties over loss of timber revenue, a struggling economy, deep budget cuts, and majo... Read More »

Eco Building Products Manufacturing Plant In Salem, Oregon Starts Production of Eco Red Shield Lumber

19 January 2012, 6:00 am

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building ™ Products, Inc., (OTCBB: ECOB.OB - News) announced today the company has started to produce coated wood products in the newly commissioned mega coating ...... Read More »