Tina Kotek

Gov. Tina Kotek approved drought declarations for five more Oregon counties, bringing the 2026 total to 17 as statewide drought conditions hit 87%.

The state flew in a federal highway official to interview for the job last month. It didn’t work out.

The governor’s move comes one week after the Trump administration sued Oregon and other states for not providing confidential licenses to federal agents.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appealed FEMA’s partial denial of her request for disaster assistance for damage caused by widespread flooding in December.

The battle is a rematch between Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan, a Republican

The state senator led in the early returns on Election Night. Her win lines up a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek.

The panel meets May 15 in Eugene to finalize plans for the governor’s approval.

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Coos, Klamath, and Wheeler counties.

A lack of snow could eventually lead to reduced levels of water in the state’s rivers and lead to reduced access to water for some.

The executive order issued Thursday aims to stop Oregon school districts from going below minimum instructional hour requirements. The order is meeting questions and criticism from the state’s most powerful education organizations.

As Gov. Tina Kotek pledges to boost business, competing factions are offering ideas for where she should look.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in three central and eastern Oregon counties after an abnormally dry and warm winter brings concern of water availability.