Two Republicans, one Democrat seek to represent House District 31 that includes Banks, Vernonia and Gales Creek.
OREGON
Oregon wildfire, smoke experts weigh in on future risks and 2024 season
Oregon’s getting better at preventing and responding to wildfires, experts said Thursday, but much more still needs to be done.
Register to vote in Oregon primaries by April 30
Oregonians have about two weeks left to register to vote or change their party affiliation before the May 21 primary.
Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law the sweeping measure the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s fentanyl drug addiction and overdose crisis.
It’s time to remove your studded tires
ODOT says it’s time to lose the studded tires – or face a $165 fine after March 31.
Second firefighting team from Oregon sent to replace first team in Texas
After two weeks battling wildfires in Texas, a strike team sent by the Oregon Department of Forestry headed home—and were immediately replaced by a second team of Oregon firefighters, including two local firefighters based out of the Forest Grove District.
Plan to reduce logging, protect habitat in Oregon’s western state forests passes on split vote
The landmark Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan will move forward following a 4-3 vote from the state Board of Forestry on Thursday.
‘Right to repair’ bill passes Legislature, heads to Gov. Kotek
Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro (and a former Gales Creek resident), has tried since 2021 to get the Oregon Legislature to pass a “right to repair” bill giving individuals more options to fix their own electronic gear. This time, it finally happened, and the bill now awaits the governor’s signature.
First Free Fishing weekend of 2024 is February 17 and 18
On Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, fishing is free in Oregon. Inside: information on fish stocking in local ponds and more on the origin of trophy fish coming soon to Hagg Lake.
Kotek declares statewide state of emergency due to ice storm
Late Thursday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the fatal storm that has iced sidewalks and roads around the state, caused widespread power outages and damaged scores of homes and vehicles.
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