Oregon Veterans’ Stories Sought For 40th Anniversary Of End Of The Draft

Uncle Sam wants you! Again. The U.S. Army celebrates the 40th anniversary of the All-Volunteer Army July 1st, by asking veterans who served since 1973 to share their Army story. It is asking those millions of veterans to answer three questions: Why did you volunteer for the U.S. Army? What did you get out...

John Day OSP Fish & Wildlife Trooper Receives “Trooper Of The Year” Award

Recognized for his high level of initiative, strong work ethic and tenacity, a John Day-area Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division trooper received the Division’s 2012 “Fish and Wildlife Division Trooper of the Year” award. Senior Trooper Marvin “Marv” Ritter was...

‘Mummies Of The World’ Exhibition Makes Northwest Debut

Portland, Ore. (May 17, 2013) – The nationally recognized Mummies of the World exhibition will make its Pacific Northwest debut at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Friday, June 14, 2013. The presentation in Portland will mark the eighth stop of the exhibition’s exclusive tour of...

ODFW Seeks Candidates For Fish Screening Task Force

SALEM – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking two members to represent fishing and/or fish conservation interests and the public-at-large on the state’s Fish Screening Task Force. The ODFW Fish Screening Program helps water users install and maintain fish screens to prevent fish from...

House Votes To Increase Transparency Of Higher Education Costs

SALEM – Tuesday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed legislation that would help students make informed, cost-effective choices about investing in higher education. House Bill 3079 would require all higher education institutions to inform students about costs, school performance, and educational...

Walden Bill To Advance Internet Freedom Moves Forward In Congress

WASHINGTON – The House Energy and Commerce Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation written by Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) to affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance. The legislation (H.R. 1580), which was approved by voice vote, will promote a global Internet...

Oregon School Board Members Support Local Control Over Guns In Schools

Salem — School board members and the executive director of the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) will testify Friday morning in favor of allowing local districts to determine whether guns will be allowed in K-12 schools. Their testimony will come during hearings planned at the state Capitol for...

Bill Regulates Police Use of Drones

SALEM – Rep. John Huffman (R – The Dalles) took a stand in defense of citizens’ privacy and civil rights yesterday, supporting House Bill 2710 during a public hearing in the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Huffman and Rep. Gene Whisnant (R – Sunriver),...