While an estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to the CDC, that’s down 27% from 2023.

Oregon State Police are investigating whether "Freeway Killer" Randy Kraft is responsible for the murder of a former Oregon John Doe, now identified as Larry Parks.

It’s among a dozen recommendations from Oregon’s Department of Human Services.

The new rule will go into effect on May 27.

Noah Herrera, 26, joined the gang at age 12. "His babysitter was the streets," his lawyer said.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall, but it has recieved 45 warranty reports of break line leaks.

“Her experience, dedication, and long-standing connection to reentry efforts in Oregon make her uniquely equipped to lead our organization into the future and expand our impact," said Brian Martinek, outgoing director of the Northwest Regional Re-entry Center.

Two federal lawsuits filed Tuesday aim to protect and preserve billions of federal dollars already awarded to states.

Oregon has the fourth highest rate of youth cannabis use in the country.

The late Catherine Coulson, who was for years an actress at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, gave her final performance in "Twin Peaks: The Return" under extraordinary conditions.

Teresa Biswanath had left an 11-month boy swaddled in a separate room.

“You’re not cutting bureaucracy, you’re cutting a child’s dinner,” Gov. Tina Kotek protests.

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