Oregon becomes second state to ban sale of precise geolocation data

The Oregon state legislature on Tuesday passed a law banning the sale of precise geolocation data, making it the second state in the country to have greenlit such legislation. Maryland passed a similar bill last year that will take effect in October. Both …

Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces 2026 season

ASHLAND, Ore. -- The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced the lineup for its 2026 season on Wednesday, with ten productions celebrating 91 years of live theatre in Ashland. ANGUS BOWMER THEATRE A Midsummer Night's Dream: March 13 through October …

Groups, residents sue Oregon DEQ

Last Thursday, Hood River non-profit Columbia Riverkeeper, Portland-based Northwest Environmental Defense Center (NEDC), and two Oregon residents sued the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for issuing a water quality permit for the proposed …

Oregon Legislature sends geolocation, children's privacy bill to governor

The Oregon Legislature voted for final passage of House Bill 2008, which enhances requirements around geolocation and children's data in the state's comprehensive privacy law. The bill bans the sale of precise geolocation and personal information …

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Orphaned Opossum

A tiny opossum found wandering earlier this month has made his way to a new home at the Oregon Zoo. The 9.5-ounce joey, estimated to be about three months old, was found behind an apartment building in Lebanon, Ore., and cared for by the Chintimini …

Oregon Cabaret Theatre: Beware of ticket scams

Oregon legislature passes bill aiming to close 'problematic' loopholes in domestic violence cases

The bill aims to address what one prosecutor described as a 'problematic' decision from the Oregon Court of Appeals in 2024 PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday, aiming to close a loophole when it comes to sentencing in …

Meet the men who cleaned 240,000 pounds of trash off Oregon’s highways

May 31 marks one year since Fernando Rodriguez was released from prison.  Now 25, he spent seven years in an Idaho prison for a drug possession conviction from when he was a teenager. After his release, he moved to Oregon and secured a full-time job …

What Will It Take To Protect Oregon Homes From Wildfires?

The Oregon Legislature is looking at how homeowners can maintain their insurance in high fire risk areas.  Kenton Brine, with the Northwest Insurance Council, said disaster losses have skyrocketed for insurance companies.   "Losses related to natural …

Oregon zoo owner is arrested on drug charges following police raid

BANDON, Ore. (AP) — Oregon police say they arrested a zoo owner on drug charges following a police raid at the facility earlier this month that resulted in drug seizures and hundreds of animals being relocated. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office said Brian …