Oregon

Oregon looks to be entering a drought-free spring as rains could continue for several more weeks, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s spring outlook.

Oregon lawmakers are considering banning the use of AI to set rents, and limiting the exceptions to the state’s rent stabilization law.

The state might have enough money to fund core priorities. Or it might be scrambling to fill holes left by federal cuts.

A few Oregon Coast lawmakers have asked the state to consider educating children about the fishing industry and serving local seafood in public schools.

The agency says there were nearly 54 million day-use visits last year.

The vote comes months after Chavez-DeRemer lost the race to represent Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.

The bill has strong support from Eugene, Corvallis area lawmakers who argue corporate takeovers have made it harder for their constituents to get care.

Major Oregon industries like semiconductors rely on global trade with countries being targeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon has a new exhibit highlighting the 150-year history of Chinese Oregonians. It also features artifacts belonging to two Chinese Americans who were notable business figures in Eugene.

The state’s latest economic and revenue forecast includes some heartening news but plenty of caution.

At least two cats in Oregon have been euthanized after eating raw pet food contaminated with bird flu.

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab catch is down so far this season but the price fishermen are getting for their catch is buoying the fleet’s spreadsheets.