Oregon leaders demand end of 'mega master' immigration hearingsGov. Tina Kotek and Attorney General Dan Rayfield want the federal government to end the use of "mega master" immigration court hearings in Oregon.Salem Statesman Journal15h agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemega master hearings controversy
4 testiest moments of Oregon's first gubernatorial debateGov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, on Oct. 1 clashed in their first gubernatorial debate of the 2026 general election season.Salem Statesman Journal5d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetTina Kotekoregon gubernatorial debate
Kotek orders AI safeguards for Oregon, citing Trump inactionGov. Tina Kotek on Sept. 23 ordered the creation of guidelines and oversight for the use of advanced artificial intelligence models by state agencies.Salem Statesman Journal14d agoWhole story →TechnologyTina Kotekoregon ai safeguards order
Federal judge questions ICE credibility in hearing on Oregon arrestsA federal judge questioned ICE credibility following testimony in a hearing surrounding warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon.Salem Statesman Journal16d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeoregon immigration arrests hearing
Grande Ronde would get 18K acres of Oregon national forest under billThe Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde would receive more than 18,000 acres of national forest near Hebo if a bill introduced in Congress passes.Salem Statesman Journal20d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetgrand ronde land transfer bill introduction
Judge orders halt to hatchery steelhead stocking in North SantiamA federal judge ordered Oregon to stop releasing summer steelhead, a non-native species meant for recreational fishing, into the North Santiam River.Salem Statesman Journal20d agoWhole story →FoodPlanetsteelhead stocking injunction
Mike Johnson says AI companies should ensure safety, not CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.Salem Statesman Journal24d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyMike Johnsonai regulation debate
Oregon sues Trump administration for weakening wildlife protectionsOregon and 19 other states are suing the Trump administration to stop federal rules they say illegally target the Endangered Species Act.Salem Statesman Journal28d agoWhole story →Planet
Activists detained at Oregon State Capitol protesting lithium mineActivists from Portland, Eugene and southern Oregon were urging Gov. Tina Kotek to step in and stop a controversial lithium mining project.Salem Statesman Journal29d agoWhole story →PlanetTina Koteklithium mine protest
