A bill designed to keep hiking trails open by shielding cities and counties from lawsuits passed the Oregon House and heads to Gov Tina Kotek to sign.

Gov. Tina Kotek has thrown her support for using Oregon’s “kicker” tax refund to infuse $1 billion into fighting wildfires. Here's what to know.

The bill already passed the House in a 42-8 vote. Now that it’s passed both chambers, it is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk where she can sign it into law, let it become law without her signature or veto it. It would take effect immediately.

Kotek told reporters that suspending $1 billion of the expected tax refund could be crucial to pay wildfire costs.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek warns that gaps in federal support could complicate Oregon’s wildfire response during what’s expected to be a severe summer.

The bill prohibits Oregon landlords from inquiring about or discriminating on the basis of a tenant's immigration or citizenship status.

The governor says Gavin Newsom faces a tougher budget situation. Kotek is also unwilling to gamble on what Medicaid changes Congress might pass.

Clackamas County inaugurates Clackamas Village, a transitional housing project, increasing shelter capacity by 25%.