Oregon

In drive to attack climate change, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission moves forward with new rules aimed at reducing automobile use.

Johnson is attempting to gain enough signatures to make the November ballot as an unaffiliated candidate.

COVID rates continued to rise this week even as hospitalizations stayed lower than in previous surges. Public health officials urge caution.

Employment attorney Christina Stephenson and former state lawmaker Cheri Helt will likely face off this November for the chance to lead Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries.

Spring moisture has delayed the start of wildfire season in Oregon, but drought and a shortage of personnel could strain fire response this summer.

While those at high risk or who just don’t want to get sick should consider taking additional measures right now, including masking, to stay well, public health officials in Oregon want people to keep “doing the things that are important to them”

The rules require access to shade, water and cool-down breaks for farmworkers and other laborers. Proponents say they are the most protective in the nation.

At least three companies have staked mining claims in some of the best remaining sage grouse habitat in Oregon.

Oregon wildfires have become increasingly catastrophic every year, and scientists say they’re only going to get worse. But you wouldn’t know it by following the state’s gubernatorial primary.

Commissioner Val Hoyle's decision to run for Congress left an open seat atop the state's Bureau of Labor and Industries.