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Data breach could affect 3.5 million Oregonians

The personal information of 3.5 million Oregonians with drivers licenses and state identification cards could be affected by an international data breach.

By Lynne Terry - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 16 Jun 2023

Data breach could affect 3.5 million Oregonians

WCCCA unveils new emergency dispatch center

Washington County leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, April 24 to mark the opening of a new county dispatch center.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 May 2023

WCCCA unveils new emergency dispatch center

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigned Tuesday morning, effective May 8.

By Chas Hundley

/ 2 May 2023

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns

Oregon government employees in dire situations with paycheck problems now in fourth month

With missed paychecks and underpayments, employees have been unable to pay rent and some have gone to food banks.

By Ben Botkin

/ 5 Apr 2023

Oregon government employees in dire situations with paycheck problems now in fourth month

Oregon prison watchdog is new head of scandal-ridden state liquor agency

The chairman of Oregons state liquor board has known for months that top managers at the agency abused their power to obtain special access to rare liquor, he revealed during a fiery speech at a meeting Wednesday.

By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 15 Feb 2023

Oregon prison watchdog is new head of scandal-ridden state liquor agency

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recommends prison watchdog to lead scandal-ridden liquor agency

Gov. Tina Kotek is recommending that the internal watchdog for Oregons prison system take over as interim director of the states liquor agency as it reels from a bourbon hoarding scandal.�

By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 14 Feb 2023

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recommends prison watchdog to lead scandal-ridden liquor agency

Washington County Board of Commissioners to host town hall Feb. 23

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will host the first of four quarterly county Town Halls scheduled this year Thursday, February 23, focusing on the countys budget development process and financial challenges facing the county.�

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Feb 2023

Washington County Board of Commissioners to host town hall Feb. 23

Oregon Attorney General launches criminal probe into state liquor regulators

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is launching a criminal investigation into state liquor regulators who diverted rare whiskeys for their own use.�

By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 10 Feb 2023

Oregon Attorney General launches criminal probe into state liquor regulators

Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds

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By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 6 Jan 2023

Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds

Low-income households in unincorporated Washington County may get 75% off garbage bill

Live in Gales Creek, qualify for SNAP benefits, and pay for garbage and recycle service directly? You may qualify for 75% off your garbage bill.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jan 2023

Low-income households in unincorporated Washington County may get 75% off garbage bill

Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales

A Harney County Circuit Court judge on Thursday blocked a new voter-approved Oregon law banning the sale of large-capacity firearms magazines with more than 10 rounds from taking effect while court arguments proceed.

By Ben Botkin

/ 15 Dec 2022

Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales

Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties

Timber sales in the Tillamook State Forest and nearby forests generated $30.5 million for taxing districts in Washington, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties in fiscal year 2022, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.�

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Dec 2022

Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties