Black drag performance drawing praise from Oregon Democrats, most Republicans boycott

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A Black drag performance on the Oregon House Floor received a mixed response from state representatives on Wednesday. Performers Isaiah Esquire and Aqua Flora kicked off Wednesday's floor session as they danced through the aisles …

Oregon House hosts live drag performance to open session in honor of Pride Month

Black drag queens performed at the opening ceremony for the Oregon House of Representatives latest session in honor of Pride Month on Wednesday. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new session for the Oregon House of Representatives began after a …

2 Oregon Democrats balk at transportation bill as session nears its end

Now, with less than two weeks to go, at least two Democrats say they aren’t ready to vote yes and advance the bill out of committee. Sen. Mark Meek, D-Gladstone, voiced concern over House Bill 2025 in a meeting with the Joint Committee on Transportation …

Oregon DHS distributing free emergency kits, batteries to eligible seniors and people with disabilities

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Older adults and people with disabilities who qualify for assistance can request free emergency kits and batteries to stay safe during disasters. Emergencies like wildfires, heat waves and floods can happen at any time. It’s important …

Heat pumps and fox pups: Environmental action in Oregon

On this edition of Oregon On The Record we talk with the Oregon Department of Energy about a new heat pump incentive program and Oregon Representative Ken Helm about a bill he's sponsoring to fund endangered species protection. Heat pumps are much more …

Eastern Oregon man recounts bloody encounter between dog, mountain goat at campsite

Winston Morton boats the Grande Ronde River every year with friends and family, camping on the riverbank along the way. When he recently set out for the 40-mile float, he didn’t expect to be rushing to the canyon’s take-out area just a day later with a …

Oregon QB target Bryson Beaver has standout week at Elite 11 Finals

5-star QB predicted to choose Big 12 school over Oregon Ducks

5-star CB announces commitment between Oregon and Texas A&M

Oregon lawmakers consider nicotine pouch tax to fight wildfires

The proposal is the latest legislative idea to keep up with rising wildfire costs. Lawmakers have also mulled a bottle tax, a payroll tax or raiding the kicker. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have spent much of the current legislative session trying to …