State

Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz has introduced new federal legislation that would significantly reshape how more than two million acres of Oregon & California (O&C) lands are managed, seeking to restore timber production as the primary purpose of those forests while increasing revenues for rural counties.

After some much needed sunlight on its operations, Travel Oregon is looking for a new chief executive—at a significantly lower salary.

A conduct complaint was filed this week against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, alleging he created a hostile environment and intimidated a colleague during a committee session on gun policy.

When Gov. Tina Kotek convened the first meeting of her newly named Prosperity Council on Jan. 22, she told the 16-member panel what she hoped to achieve.

The Oregon Supreme Court’s recent right-to-counsel decision has resulted in the dismissal of nearly 1,500 criminal cases statewide, but no such dismissals have been reported in Crook County.

Oregon lawmakers are currently wrestling in Salem with federal cuts for health care and food assistance programs.

Secretary of State Tobias Read released a memo today outlining what Democrats must do to place a controversial gas tax repeal on the May 19 ballot.

A newly ordered federal reorganization of wildfire response agencies — including the creation of a U.S. Wildland Fire Service — has been shared with Crook County officials,

Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial contest is beginning to take clearer form as another Republican candidate formally enters the race for Oregon Governor.

A 90-year-old legal opinion could jeopardize Gov. Tina Kotek’s desire to repeal House Bill 3991, the controversial Oregon Department of Transportation funding package she backed and lawmakers passed in a September special session.