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Findley, Senate Republicans end walkout with compromises, declaring a win
AT THE CAPITOL: Democrats water down bills on abortion and firearms, ending the Senate boycott that started May 3.
Crews open one lane on the highway between Vale and Burns, closed by mudslide
The Oregon Department of Transportation hopes to have two lanes open by Friday, June 16.
Crews continue to work to clear highway to Burns, closed by landslide
Crews continue working to clear the highway between Burns and Vale after several slides hit U.S. Highway 20 on Sunday night.
Oregon Senate standoff leaves slain cop’s honor on hold
Toledo reserve police officer Gary LaVaughn Sumpter was shot and killed in 1969 while trying to defend a wounded state trooper. A belated honor for him is on hold in the Oregon Legislature.
Crews work to clear highway to Burns, closed by mudflows
Oregon Department of Transportation officials say the highway between Vale and Burns could be closed for several days after a landslide early Monday morning.
Democrats warn of lost opportunities as GOP-led Senate walkout persists
AT THE CAPITOL: Bills to help wildfire response, expand health care access and prevent homelessness remain in jeopardy as neither side budges.
Malheur gold mine moves closer to approval
The mine, nearing state approval, promises to create hundreds of high-paying jobs in a region that needs them, but concerns remain about the environmental dangers of chemical mining.
Republican oversight committee packed by Oregonians telling senators to end walkout
Republican legislators, including state Rep. Greg Smith, announced a hunt for government corruption. Instead, senators were lectured Thursday by citizens to quick their boycott.
Kotek quits negotiations as Oregon Senate GOP walkout hits fourth week
AT THE CAPITOL: Gov. Tina Kotek said Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse, with Republicans insisting Democrats kill or substantially change a top priority around abortion and gender-affirming care.