The attorney general serves as the chief legal officer of the state and heads the state’s department of justice. In this forum hear from the candidates, Will Lathrop and Dan Rayfield.

Oregon State Parks is raising many of its fees next year.

The DMV said Friday it first learned about improper registrations in early August. Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade learned about it in mid-September.

A former prosecutor is making Republicans’ case against Democrats’ grip on Oregon politics

Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue in Waldport is asking voters to approve a higher property tax in this November’s election.

Jon Stinnet will be the fourth council member to leave office this year. Three others were recalled by voters this summer.

Waldport Mayor Greg Holland announced his immediate resignation from office on social media early Wednesday.

The state agency tasked with investigating wage theft says it will have to dismiss about 17% of cases because it doesn’t have enough staff to handle a surge in claims.

The Lane County Board of Commissioners showed more signs of division this week. It came during a discussion about a report on how the county could remove barriers to affordable housing.