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.Eugene Register-Guard4d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentTina 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.Eugene Register-Guard12d agoWhole story →TechnologyTina Kotekoregon ai safeguards order
Eugene man flies drones to assist with public safetyAfter prison, Bill Barnard is using his tech skills to help Lane County residents track emergency calls live.Eugene Register-Guard16d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticepublic safety tech innovation
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.Eugene Register-Guard22d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyMike Johnsonai regulation debate
Oregon wildfire updates as Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for blazesMultiple Oregon wildfires continue to burn as Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act twice in 24 hours. Here are the latest updates.Eugene Register-Guard3mo agoWhole story →PlanetTina Kotekoregon wildfires
Jackson County blaze prompts statewide fire response, the first of 2026Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the conflagration act for the first time in 2026 on July 10 as a fire engulfed more than 1,500-acres in Jackson County.Eugene Register-Guard3mo agoWhole story →PlanetTina Kotekoregon wildfire response
