Governor Kotek announces state land inventory to facilitate housing production
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced the launch of the Oregon State-Owned or Managed Lands Inventory, a new online tool where the public can find state owned or leased properties which may be suitable for housing development. The
ODOT making steady progress on curb ramp upgrades in communities statewide
SALEM – Access and mobility are increasingly better for those who walk, bike and roll thanks to an additional 2,442 curb ramps that ODOT made ADA compliant last year. ODOT released the 2024 ADA Settlement Agreement Annual Report today. It finds
ODFW’s Conservation and Recreation Fund Spring grant cycle now open; $8 million awarded to date
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund Spring 2025 grant cycle is now open and accepting project proposals. Applications will be accepted until May 9, 2025. Visit the OCRF website for application materials and detailed information: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/OCRF/index.html “OCRF
Governor Kotek Bill to Improve Reading and Writing for Early Learners Heard by Lawmakers
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek’s legislation to strengthen the state’s early literacy efforts received a public hearing in the House Education Committee. House Bill 3040 demonstrates the Governor’s ongoing resolve to make sure our youngest learners become
Pres. Trump speaks with Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy after Putin rejects ceasefire plan
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, with their conversation coming one day after Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin said after the call he rejected the 30-day total ceasefire proposed
Federal Reserve to leave rates unchanged despite growing recession fears
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged at its March meeting, citing rising uncertainties over whether President Donald Trump’s policies could push up both inflation and unemployment. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC),
Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson to headline FairWell Festival 2025
Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson are set to headline the third edition of FairWell Festival, set to take place July 18-19, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. A post on X reads: “Say howdy to
Ashley Cooke and Joe Jonas team for ‘All I Forgot’
Ashley Cooke has teamed with Joe Jonas for their new duet, ‘All I Forgot’. Cooke posted on her socials: “Creating this song with Joe was an experience I’ll never forget. This one goes out to anyone who
Ashley Cooke and Joe Jonas team for ‘All I Forgot’
Ashley Cooke has teamed with Joe Jonas for their new duet, ‘All I Forgot’. Cooke posted on her socials: “Creating this song with Joe was an experience I’ll never forget. This one goes out to anyone who
See Kevin Bacon in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘The Bondsman’
Prime Video has shared a trailer for their new series The Bondsman, which arrives on April 3. Kevin Bacon portrays bounty hunter Hub Halloran, who is brought back to life after being murdered. His extra time was