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Portland made national headlines in January when Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and local leaders declared a 90-day state of emergency in response to the fentanyl crisis that roiled the city.
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The litigation, first filed in April 2020, covers some 5,000 people who were in custody at one of the state’s prisons and contracted COVID-19. A separate wrongful death class covers the estates of 45 others who were in prison at the time they died from the disease.
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For decades, Oregon was one of the few states that didn’t limit campaign contributions. A recently signed law will change that. Many hope the limits will encourage more people to run for office – especially at the local level.
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Emails released Friday confirm that senior members of the governor's team had questioned Aimee Kotek Wilson's expanding role.
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People who live at the Forest Glen Retirement Community in Canyonville have until May 1 to pay their long overdue water bill. It’s one of the many challenges that residents of the Douglas County facility are facing.
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State Rep. Maxine Dexter has benefited from more than $1.2 million in ads supporting her candidacy in the 3rd Congressional District.
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As Oregon's May primary approaches, KLCC is answering your "frequently asked questions" about the elections process.
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Residents of the Mohawk Valley east of Springfield will vote this May on a levy to support their rural fire district.
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This May, Eugene voters will decide whether to become the first city in the world to elect political candidates through a scorecard. The proposal is called STAR Voting, and it would apply to races for Mayor, City Council and EWEB, starting in 2026.
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Eugene is facing a nearly $14 million budget shortfall over the next two years. City leaders are contemplating cutbacks and higher fees for city services.
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On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you'll hear from OPB's Emily Cureton Cook about her recent story detailing racist and hateful comments at the City of Bend's Human Rights and Equity Commission meeting. You'll also hear from the city's Equity and Inclusion Director Andrés Portela III, who was there.
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McKenzie Fire & Rescue will soon ask voters to replace a five-year operation levy. Measure 20-356 proposes a property tax increase to maintain 24-hour staffing and sustain response levels.