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Oregon ethics commission says no to Knopp hiring son to Senate GOP caucus staff

Oregon’s ethics watchdog advised Friday that legislative leaders can’t hire family members for political caucuses, though lawmakers still can hire their spouses and children as personal assistants.

By Julia Shumway

/ 19 Dec 2022

Oregon ethics commission says no to Knopp hiring son to Senate GOP caucus staff

County opens two Severe Weather Shelters starting Friday

Washington County said it would activate its Severe Weather Shelters in Hillsboro and Beaverton in the face of cold temperatures gripping the region.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Dec 2022

County opens two Severe Weather Shelters starting Friday

Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales

A Harney County Circuit Court judge on Thursday blocked a new voter-approved Oregon law banning the sale of large-capacity firearms magazines with more than 10 rounds from taking effect while court arguments proceed.

By Ben Botkin

/ 15 Dec 2022

Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales

Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties

Timber sales in the Tillamook State Forest and nearby forests generated $30.5 million for taxing districts in Washington, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties in fiscal year 2022, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Dec 2022

Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending death row

Brown has made clemency a main focus of her governorship, issuing pardons or commutations for nearly 50,000 people

By Julia Shumway

/ 13 Dec 2022

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending death row

Photos: The 4th Annual Banks Christmas Parade

Santa, Scrooge, and the community turned out for a lighted parade down Main Street in Banks on Sunday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Dec 2022

Photos: The 4th Annual Banks Christmas Parade

Timber Road reduced to one lane after landslide

A landslide has blocked one lane of Timber Road north of Strassel Road, Washington County said in a social media post.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Dec 2022

Timber Road reduced to one lane after landslide

Oregon hospitals face ‘dire’ situation involving large numbers of sick children and adults

Gov. Kate Brown expanded an executive order to give hospitals more flexibility in caring for the high numbers of very ill patients

By Lynne Terry and Ben Botkin - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 9 Dec 2022

Oregon hospitals face ‘dire’ situation involving large numbers of sick children and adults

Banks Fire District coordinates events, letter delivery with Santa

The Banks Fire District has partnered with Santa - but is also working with the Grinch. Photos with both, and a parade and letters to Santa are on the docket this weekend and beyond.

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Dec 2022

Banks Fire District coordinates events, letter delivery with Santa

Oregon Department of Justice asks Oregon Supreme Court to immediately review firearm law ruling

Measure 114, which bans the sale of high-capacity firearms magazines, is scheduled to go into effect on Thursday

By Ben Botkin

/ 7 Dec 2022

Oregon Department of Justice asks Oregon Supreme Court to immediately review firearm law ruling

Annual Banks Christmas Light Parade moved to Sunday, December 11

The 4th Annual Banks Holiday Parade has been moved from Saturday, December 10 to Sunday, December 11 at 6 p.m., parade organizers confirmed.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Dec 2022

Annual Banks Christmas Light Parade moved to Sunday, December 11

Oregon’s home-schooling surge during pandemic starting to cool

Oregon’s pandemic home-schooling boom is beginning to cool off, new state data shows.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 5 Dec 2022

Oregon’s home-schooling surge during pandemic starting to cool