Oregon Senate

Kayse Jama arrived in Portland in 1998 as a refugee from war-torn Somalia, with no job, few prospects and the phone number of one other Somali immigrant who let him couch-surf while he found his way in a new country.

Democrats are virtually assured of retaining majorities in the House and Senate, but the margin of those majorities could be crucial.

Courtney, 81, was a fixture in Salem politics for nearly a half a century.

House Bill 3198 would provide funding for literacy education. After passing in the House Education Committee, it is now being considered by the Joint Ways and Means Committee.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a way for Farm Cafes to operate in lands zoned for agricultural use.

A long-time state senator from Springfield will have a new role once his current term is over.

The Oregon legislature will feature a few new faces next year, but most incumbents held onto their seats.On the Oregon coast, Republicans appear to have…

At least 700 high school students from across Oregon attended the event. In its 82nd year, the conference serves as an educational opportunity for middle…

Eugene 4J school board members are supporting an Oregon senate bill that addresses a state testing policy. The bill would remove certain testing…

Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed emergency spending bills to aid the ongoing humanitarian crises at the U.S.-Mexico Border.…

The Oregon House Monday approved a bill that would phase out coal and double renewable energy in the state.The "Clean Electricity and Coal Transition…

The Oregon Legislature began its 35-day special session Monday, Feb. 1. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have different ideas about what this short…