Author: Geoff Pursinger | Estacada News

Crime & Justice

He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level ... Read more

Business

Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ... Read more

Business

Paul Allen estate to sell Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale, the organization announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday ... Read more

Government

Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer

With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state ... Read more

Local News

New Oregon law could force Google and Facebook to pay for news — or pull it

A bill gaining traction in the Oregon Legislature could force tech giants like Google and Facebook to pay ... Read more

News

Oregon gun owners ask state supreme court to shoot down Measure 114

Two Harney County gun owners are asking the Oregon Supreme Court to weigh in on Measure 114, the ... Read more

News

Oregonians face Real ID deadline as May 7 approaches

In less than a month, Oregonians hoping to travel by air may find themselves grounded. Starting May 7, ... Read more

Uncategorized

Oregon DEQ to close through Friday after cyberattack

Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality has shut down and vehicle inspections at DEQ stations are temporarily halted as ... Read more

Nation

Chinese goods make up 10% of all Oregon imports. A 125% tariff could drive up prices

Americans awoke Wednesday to steep new taxes on Chinese goods, a combined 125% tariff that will have a ... Read more

Government

Saturday’s protests may not change policy — but experts say that’s not the only point

After thousands of protesters filled streets nationwide to challenge the Trump administration’s agenda on Saturday, one big question ... Read more