A new nationwide analysis shows Oregon government agencies take an average of 148 days to respond to public records requests, the worst lag time in the country. The study by MuckRock found the quickest response…
Will You be Pumping Your Own Gas? Maybe
Will you be pumping your own gas soon? The latest legislative attempt to bring self-serve to Oregon has seen a bit of traction as of late. Driven by compromise, House Bill 31-94 would permit gas stations…
Experts Warn, Fire Season Will Be Longer, More…
Columbia Fire & Rescue Operations Division Chief Eric Smythe says that grass fires and brush fires usually start in May or June, but in the past few years that initial fire date has been steadily…
Oregon’s DHS Hires Firm To Assist Its Data…
Oregon’s DHS waited two months to reveal its clients’ personal information had been compromised. Now, they’ve hired a firm for $480,000 to assist up to 1 million clients On Thursday, March 21, the Oregon Department…
Kombucha Tax Relief Proposed
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) and Greg Walden (R-Hood River) have proposed a bill to end alcohol taxes on kombucha. The bill is titled the Keeping our Manufacturers from Being…
Jordan Circus Responds to ‘Exotic’ Animal Ban: Brings…
The controversial Jordan World Circus will be back in Corvallis April 11, but there won’t be any elephants or tigers, Benton County doesn’t allow that sort of thing anymore. Responding to concerns from area animal…