
‘Unprecedented:’ Legislature expected to OK $200 million for emergency housing, homelessness
In her first day in office, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a homelessness state of emergency and called for $130 million to quickly move Oregonians off the streets or keep them housed.
The Legislature signaled it wants to do that and more. Lawmakers have coalesced around a plan to add $70 million more to fill gaps the governor’s initial plan didn’t address, primarily in rural counties.

‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ ruling in Oregon deals blow to controversial gun rights ordinance
The Oregon Court of Appeals set a national precedent Wednesday as it voided a controversial gun rights ordinance that claimed state and federal firearms regulations didn’t apply in Columbia County.