What is Oregon’s most recognizable landmark? Nominations are open for our Readers Choice Awards
Smith Rock in central Oregon is a contender, too. Tell us all about your favorite and nominate it for our Readers Choice Awards below. The form will take submissions until 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 ...
Oregon House bill would allow retailers to legally card everyone, even senior citizens
KGW reported on retailers who implemented universal ID checks for alcohol or tobacco products. Two civil lawsuits claim the ...
Maine's already got 31 state symbols. A reptile, amphibian and dog could be next.
Even though Maine already has 31 official state symbols — including a soil type, soft drink, fossil and insect — there seems to be a tendency to focus on what we don't have. Take for example two ...
Giant in Oregon politics, Peter Courtney, honored in celebration of life
The Oregon Legislature celebrated the life of Peter Courtney on Wednesday. Courtney was the longest-serving legislator and ...
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Republicans and Democrats remember Peter Courtney, legendary leader of Oregon senate, who governed the ‘Oregon Way’
Courtney's oratory skills were unequaled and his influence over state politics arguably unmatched. Perhaps most noteworthy in today’s era, he embodied a style of government he believed was the “Oregon ...
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A Maine ballad, butterfly and dessert? They’re official. A reptile? Not yet.
Three new state symbols are proposed this year – reptile, amphibian and dog – which would bring Maine's total to 34.