Oregon committee pauses farm stand rule review process 

Oregon puts the brakes on farm stand rulemaking process in the wake of public backlash. The governor's office of has received 2,850 constituent inquiries about proposed new rules. Local farmers fear the proposed new rules would negatively impact their …

Oregon Department of Human Services Director retiring

Oregon Department of Human Services Director Fariborz Pakeresht is retiring, and Gov. Kotek has appointed Liesl Wendt to succeed him. Pakeresht's tenure included ending out-of-state placement for foster children following reports of mistreatment and …

How Woodburn became one of Oregon's fastest growing cities 

Woodburn, Oregon, has experienced a 13.2% population increase since 2020, fueled by new housing construction. The city's 20-year growth plan, including annexing land despite legal challenges, has contributed to this boom. Woodburn's focus on …

Oregon Ducks All-Quarter-Century team nominees: Safeties

The Oregonian/OregonLive has compiled a list of nominees for an Oregon Ducks All-Quarter-Century football team made up of players from 2000 through 2024. The final teams will be selected in August. COMPLETED POSTS Defense: Inside linebackers; Outside …

More wildlife crossings in offing for Oregon but deadline looms

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has grants to help build bridges, overpasses and other structures that make it safer for wildlife to cross highways in the state. The agency’s Conservation and Recreation Fund is accepting letters of interest for …

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning seeks leadership from new cast

LAS VEGAS - The Oregon Ducks lost most of their starters from the 2024 team that achieved a No. 1 ranking and won the Big Ten championship. However, perhaps more concerning than replacing departed talent is replicating the now-missing leadership. “People …

Oregon Receives Federal Funding For Apprenticeship Programs

Posted Less Than An Hour Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- Oregon has received nearly six million dollars from the U.S. Department of Labor for apprenticeship programs tied to education and behavioral health. The money will be allocated to several …

Oregon Lottery Commission Considers Courier Rules

Posted Less Than An Hour Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- Members of the Oregon Lottery Commission are meeting today to consider proposed rules for courier businesses that buy lottery tickets. There are currently no rules, and some of the …

Director of Oregon Department of Human Services to retire

Fariborz Pakseresht, the director of the Oregon Department of Human Services, will retire in October. The Department of Human Services is one of the largest state agencies and is charged with programs to help the state’s most vulnerable residents, from …

What to know about Oregon farm stands