Tina Kotek

Gov. Tina Kotek reversed her decision and greenlighted the extradition of a suspect in a burglary ring targeting Asian Americans in Eugene and Springfield. A second suspect remains in Texas due to a "hold' by ICE and won't be returning to Oregon.

Ongoing trade tensions and slow economic growth have left state lawmakers with less to spend. That could make it harder to fulfill Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing vision.

The group of civic and business leaders, convened by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and represented by Mayor Keith Wilson, wants to increase downtown visitors, boost housing, and overhaul empty office buildings.

The decision to delay a vote on Senate Bill 83 came as a surprise to Republicans on the Committee, who later accused Democrats, House Speaker Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, and Gov. Tina Kotek of using it as a bargaining chip in negotiations over a wildfire funding proposal that would redirect $1 billion from the state’s “kicker” tax return.

The bill allows construction workers to go to court to recover lost wages not just from the subcontractors who pay them directly, but from the property owners and general contractors “at any tier.”

While there may be chilly days ahead this spring, Kotek warned: “Fire season is here.”

National Weather Service forecasters said the Silvies River, near Burns, Oregon, will remain at or near flood stage through early next week.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek praised the resiliency of Harney County residents and the volunteers who came to their aid during a Thursday visit to view flood damage in Eastern Oregon.

More than 500 letters of testimony were submitted in opposition to Senate Bill 1154, largely from people who fear it will let state agencies take their well water.

Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an additional $100 million to continue the Early Literacy Success Initiative grants across Oregon schools but some want more targeted spending