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ODF: Entire state now in fire season
As of June 15, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that…
Six Oregon cities have some of the highest rates of alcohol-induced death in the nation for people 65 and over
An aging population, lack of rural treatment and health care, low alcohol taxes, and a pervasive drinking culture…
Oregon’s aging population poses challenges for economic revival
Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council will propose fixes later this month. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project…
Most of Oregon’s state teacher prep programs still get an F in reading instruction
But Southern Oregon University went from failing to an A in three years. By James Neff Oregon…
Oregon’s housing supply increased only about 5% between 2020 and 2025
New census data shows significant housing growth in Central Oregon, but the number of new units overall fell…
Corps announces public info sessions on Willamette reservoirs
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will hold two virtual information sessions on Tuesday, May 19, to…
Hunters urged to bone up on changes to deer hunts
With the May 15 deadline approaching, ODFW is reminding hunters to apply early for 2026 controlled deer hunts…
Latest school attendance numbers show slight improvements
Use OJP’s new Attendance Tracker to learn how well your school performed in the first half of the…
May 2026 Election: State Senate District 6
Republican Candidates for State Senate District 6 Jami Cate, 39, of Lebanon Contact: www.jamicate.com / [email protected] Family:…
Oregon schools rank near the bottom, nationally, for hours of instruction time
A new study shows a wide variance among school districts in how much face time students have with…
Opinion: Residents battle escalating costs in last affordable housing
By Barb Schafer Judy Annin and Lynn Cole were friends and co-workers for decades. After their husbands…
Oregon gas prices fifth-highest in nation
The Iran War has caused prices at the pump to surge across the country. Relief may be…
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program costs far more than other states’ — and is far less accountable
Critics say the program is a poorly designed job killer. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project…
Unprepared: Broken pipeline teaching Oregon’s teachers
How our education leaders have failed the classroom. By James Neff Oregon Journalism Project Jim Green says…
Fiddlers returning to Lebanon for 60th annual state contest
The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers’ Association will present the 60th annual Oregon State Open Fiddle Contest on Saturday, March…
Amid housing crisis, Oregon issuing building permits for multifamily units at slowest pace in 12 years
Investors are wary and public subsidies are not enough to move the needle. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon…
Nearly half of Oregon renters burdened by state’s housing crisis
People paying more than 30% of their income in rent face a higher risk of premature death. …
State bridges in good shape, but Linn’s among worst
By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project As lawmakers search for a funding solution for the Oregon Department of…
Lebanon mayor announces run for State House District 11
Ken Jackola, mayor of Lebanon and Oregon National Guard veteran, announced his intention to campaign for the Republican…
Oregon graduation rates are up for nearly all student groups
Not all school districts saw improvement, and Oregon continues to trail the national average. Sweet Home rate increases,…
Oregon parents disproportionately exempt school-age children from vaccines
Oregon has the nation’s third-highest opt-out rate, leaving more than 50,000 children vulnerable to serious disease. By Khushboo…
Signature gathering for Oregon gas tax referendum expected
By Mia Maldonado Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday, Nov. 7, signed Oregon’s long-awaited transportation bill…
There’s a state-sponsored bookie in your pocket
The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much…
Clock for SNAP benefits is ticking down
Oregon leaders have no public plans so far to support SNAP beneficiaries if federal funding stops. By Khushboo…
Wily politics, wild cattle and … wolves? played into Oregon’s birth
By Roberta McKern For The New Era In association with the East Linn Museum, we have been looking…