Anticipate marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Oregon Tuesday – wind gusts reaching 45 mph

A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 6:38 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Lane County Cascade Foothills, Cascades of Marion and Linn counties and Cascades of Lane County. The storms are packing marble- …

Oregon governor signs ESG investing law

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: EU regulators propose ESG stress test standards Oregon governor signs ESG investing law New York governor promotes nuclear power to meet carbon goals ESG legislation update Sierra Club pulls investments from …

C.O. Health Council launches ‘Be Well Central Oregon’ campaign, unveils Regional Health Improvement Plan

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Central Oregon Health Council is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign — Be Well Central Oregon — to mark the launch of the 2025–2029 Regional Health Improvement Plan. This initiative represents a transformative shift in how …

New recycling rules in Oregon go into effect; holiday schedule

Recology, Ashland’s contracted waste and recycling collection service, has announced a change in curbside recycling rules effective Tuesday, July 1, according to a post on its website. The Oregon Recycling Modernization Act goes into effect July 1, …

Recycling law changing in Oregon

Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with immigration enforcement

Oregon and Washington’s attorneys general are suing the federal government for sharing residents’ Medicaid records with federal immigration enforcement officials. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, alongside 13 …

Utah Football Edges Out Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska To Land OT Kelvin Obot

SALT LAKE CITY – Kyle Whittingham’s Utah football program landed a big one in their 2026 recruiting efforts as four-star offensive tackle Kelvin Obot announced his commitment to the Utes! Obot is one of the top offensive tackles in the class. Utah had to …

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages public not to touch wildlife

If you've noticed more fawn or calf lately around Oregon, there's a reason. Oregon deer and elk give birth from May through July each year, but while they may look cute and cuddly, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is asking you to …

Lane County recycling expands with Oregon's new law in effect

EUGENE, Ore. - The "Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act" has officially come into effect in Oregon. This landmark legislation positions Oregon as the first state to implement an "Extended Producer Responsibility" law. …

Oregon’s sanctuary hotline sees nearly 300% reporting increase

Oregon’s sanctuary hotline saw a sharp increase of nearly 300% in reports received during the most recent reporting period, the Oregon Department of Justice and the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission announced Tuesday. From June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, …