Ron Wyden

Sen. Wyden said he expects the topics of the Coast Guard helicopter and an immigration detention facility will be front-and-center at his next town hall on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Newport High School in Newport.

Sen. Ron Wyden said efforts are needed to help food banks recover after delay in SNAP benefit releases, and said he and other Oregon lawmakers will fight an ICE detention center in Newport.

The Northwest Forest Plan has long protected vulnerable species like spotted owls in federal forests along the West Coast.

As of Nov. 1, more than 75,000 Lane County residents have lost access to their SNAP benefits.

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden asked Republicans to negotiate with him and other Democrats on healthcare subsidies Wednesday, citing the skyrocketing premiums many of his constituents face.

In a letter Thursday, Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, said he supported communities that are reviewing their police departments contract with the company.

Sens. Wyden and Merkley hope for a bipartisan solution as the public sees the reality of subsidy cuts in new rates.

The Oregon Democrat faced many questions about Israel, but also talked about ICE and the Trump administration.

Pro-Palestinian protestors gathered Thursday outside the Democratic Party of Lane County’s offices in downtown Eugene.

The three members of Oregon’s congressional delegation heard about how federal cuts will affect Oregon healthcare providers.

Sen. Ron Wyden toured the Medford airport after helping secure federal funds for recent tarmac upgrades. Officials are planning a $180 million expansion to keep up with growing passenger traffic.

Sen. Wyden will be in Benton County at Philomath High School at 4 p.m. Rep. Hoyle will hold a town hall at South Eugene High School at 6 p.m.