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County seeks input on transit options, infrastructure in rural Washington County

A map showing existing rural public transit in Washington County. Photo: Washington County WASHINGTON COUNTY - An online survey released on Friday, October 2 by Washington County and Ride Connection

By Chas Hundley

/ 2 Oct 2020

County seeks input on transit options, infrastructure in rural Washington County

ODOT: Keep political signs out of right of way

A Trump campaign flag hangs above Highway 26 between Buxton and the Dennis L. Edwards Tunnel on a Port of Tillamook Bay trestle on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Photo: Chas

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 Sep 2020

ODOT: Keep political signs out of right of way

DMV launches additional online services

Photo courtesy of ODOT OREGON - The Oregon DMV says they have completed a multi-year computer replacement project on Monday, July 6, enabling the agency to offer more services online

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jul 2020

Studded tire season extended to May 15

A studded tire. File photo: Chas Hundley OREGON - Studded tire season has once again been extended in light of social distancing orders as the state grapples with the COVID-19

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 Apr 2020

Oregon temporarily lifts prohibition on self-service gas in response to coronavirus

The Chevron station in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus , Oregon Health Authority resources , Washington County resources , Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus , OPB glossary of

By Hillary Borrud | The Oregonian/OregonLive

/ 28 Mar 2020

Oregon temporarily lifts prohibition on self-service gas in response to coronavirus

State dispatch: DMV (mostly) closes, studded tire season extended, Republican legislators promise bipartisanship

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus , Oregon Health Authority resources , Washington County resources , Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus , OPB glossary of

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Mar 2020

State dispatch: DMV (mostly) closes, studded tire season extended, Republican legislators promise bipartisanship

Utility companies could charge Oregon ratepayers for electric vehicle infrastructure improvements under proposed HB 4066

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM - House Bill 4066, a prospective law that passed on a 7-2 vote that would allow the state Public Utility

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 24 Feb 2020

Utility companies could charge Oregon ratepayers for electric vehicle infrastructure improvements under proposed HB 4066

Gas taxes will rise January 1

Gas prices in Forest Grove. File photo: Chas Hundley SALEM - Oregons gas tax is about to increase again under legislation passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2017.Prices

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 31 Dec 2019

Vehicle registration fees going up in 2020

A vehicle drives near Gales Creek on Highway 6. Photo: Brenda Schaffer SALEM - Starting January 1, 2020, some fees to register a new vehicle, title a vehicle and purchase

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Nov 2019

Vehicle registration fees going up in 2020

Current Highway Division admin. chosen to lead Oregon Department of Transportation

Kris Strickler, current Oregon Highway Division administrator (right). Photo: ODOT SALEM - After a six month search, the Oregon Transportation Commission offered the position of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Sep 2019

Current Highway Division admin. chosen to lead Oregon Department of Transportation

Oregon Department of Transportation names Paul Mather to Interim Deputy Director

Photo: ODOT SALEM - The Oregon Transportation Commission named retired Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Highway Division Administrator Paul Mather as ODOT Interim Deputy Director at a special meeting of

By Daniel Pearson and Chas Hundley

/ 1 Jul 2019

Oregon Department of Transportation names Paul Mather to Interim Deputy Director

In Oregon, gas prices rise - and will likely climb higher

Prices at the Forest Grove Chevron sit at $3.33. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - Gas prices in the 97116 and 97117 area codes are just three cents higher than

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 19 Apr 2019

In Oregon, gas prices rise - and will likely climb higher