State GOP to try more open primary

6 February 2012, 10:02 pm

SALEM — Oregon Republicans have decided that their primary elections exclude non­affiliated voters at the GOP’s own peril. But the party’s attempt to cast a wider net may prove more complicated than first assumed. The Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party decided at its winter meet... Read More »

Oregon GOP wants to open its primaries to non-affiliated voters

6 February 2012, 7:32 pm

SALEM — Oregon Republicans have decided that their primary elections exclude non-affiliated voters at the GOP’s own peril. But the party’s attempt to cast a wider net may prove more complicated than first assumed. The Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party decided at its winter meeti... Read More »

Oregon Politics: Legislative session starts with big concepts and some lawmakers under scrutiny

6 February 2012, 10:11 am

The Oregon Politics roundup includes indepth reports on two of Gov. John Kitzhaber's initiatives for the new legislative session -- as well as a look at three legislators getting unwanted scrutiny for their actions.... Read More »

Oregon Budget Comes Into Focus This Week

5 February 2012, 2:50 pm

The severity of state budget cuts comes into sharper focus this week, when economists tell the Legislature how much tax money they think Oregon will collect.... Read More »

Oregon budget will take leap forward this week

5 February 2012, 11:56 am

JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SALEM, Ore. The severity of state budget cuts comes into sharper focus this week, when economists tell the Legislature how much tax money they think Oregon will collect. The last two quarterly revenue forecasts have delivered disappointing news, forcing legislativ... Read More »

Toledo police chief to be promoted to National Guard major general

2 February 2012, 12:39 pm

SALEM - Oregon Army National Guard Brig. Gen. David Enyeart, is scheduled to be promoted to the rank of major general during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.... Read More »

Busy agenda in Salem

30 January 2012, 11:07 am

SALEM -- Oregon lawmakers return to Salem on Wednesday facing some daunting challenges: relief for Coos and other counties over loss of timber revenue, a struggling economy, deep budget cuts, and majo... Read More »

Just 35 days for Ore. lawmakers' busy agenda

28 January 2012, 10:51 am

SALEM -- Oregon lawmakers return to Salem on Wednesday facing some daunting challenges: a struggling economy, deep budget cuts and major changes to health care and education. The top priority, legislative leaders say, will be further trimming a budget that was already hacked last year. Nothing is of... Read More »

Eco Building Products Manufacturing Plant In Salem, Oregon Starts Production of Eco Red Shield Lumber

19 January 2012, 6:00 am

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building ™ Products, Inc., (OTCBB: ECOB.OB - News) announced today the company has started to produce coated wood products in the newly commissioned mega coating ...... Read More »

Oregon politics roundup: Bad energy loans, PERS, 'discouraged workers' and housing grab headlines

18 January 2012, 1:57 pm

SALEM -- Oregon's Capitol is busy this week as lawmakers hold hearings and prepare to return for a short February session. The subject on everyone's minds is how the economy is faring and whether the Legislature will need to make...... Read More »