Bill Targets 1994 Cougar-hunt Ban

Medford Mail Tribune | May 21, 2013 4:36 p.m.

A bill that would allow counties to opt out of an 18-year-old ban on sport-hunting cougars with hounds will get a public hearing Wednesday in Salem after an Oregon Senate committee opted to take up the issue.

Mayor Hales Tweaks Budget Ahead Of Final Public Forum

OPB | May 21, 2013 3:56 p.m.

Mayor Charlie Hales has announced some adjustments to the city budget, in advance of the last remaining public budget forum.

Merkley Introduces Amendment To Close GMO 'Loophole'

OPB | May 21, 2013 2:03 p.m.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill that would weed out what he says is a "special interest loophole" for large agribusinesses dealing in genetically modified crops.

Pedestrian Bridges Put On Hold; Avenue U May Be Given New Life

Seaside Signal | May 21, 2013 8:36 a.m.

The Seaside Improvement Commission has given new life to plans to replace the 56-year-old Avenue U bridge while putting on hold long-planned pedestrian bridges across the Necanicum River and Neawanna Creek.

Boston Bombs Will Impact Security Plans For Seaside

Seaside Signal | May 21, 2013 1:06 a.m.

In the wake of recent bombings at the Boston Marathon, ensuring security for the tens of thousands who stream into Seaside during the summer months for events like the Hood to Coast Relay, the beach volleyball tournament and Fourth of July celebration, has taken on greater significance.

U.S. Senate Confirms Michael McShane For District Of Oregon Judgeship

OPB | May 20, 2013 4:53 p.m.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael McShane to serve on the U.S. District Court for Oregon.

Special Election Ballots Due Tuesday

OPB | May 20, 2013 2:28 p.m.

May 21 is the last day to drop off your ballots for this year’s special election. All thirty-six counties in Oregon have issues for voters to consider.

Most Oregon Counties See Slight Drop In Unemployment

OPB | May 20, 2013 1:57 p.m.

Oregon's Employment Department has released unemployment figures for the state's 36 counties. Many counties saw declines that were in line with the .2 percent drop seen statewide for the month of April.