Lauren Dake

Oregon’s temperatures are dipping, but last month’s heat wave solidified an unsettling trend: Extreme heat is hitting Oregon’s aging population hard.

This could be the state’s sixth consecutive kicker refund, sending $987 million back to lawmakers in 2026. That’s a big jump from even the most recent May forecast, which was closer to $582 million.

Oregon revenues have been so much higher than expected that nearly $1 billion could be heading back toward taxpayers thanks to the state's unique “kicker” law.

The state Legislature approved the policy in 2023.

Meliah Masiba was initially hired for a six-month rotation from the Oregon Department of Administrative services on March 25.

“Ghost guns,” which are 3D-printed firearms without serial numbers, will be prohibited across Oregon starting Sunday.

(Oregon Capital Chronicle) “Ghost guns,” which are 3D-printed firearms without serial numbers, will be prohibited across Oregon starting Sunday.

Oregon was the first state in the nation to legalize the use of psilocybin, often called magic mushrooms, and state officials hope to serve as a nationwide model for others to follow.

A sweeping class-action lawsuit — where the state of Oregon spent upwards of $18 million taxpayer dollars defending a child welfare system known for well-documented systemic failures — entered a new chapter on Thursday after five years.

A sweeping class-action lawsuit — where the state of Oregon spent upwards of $18 million taxpayer dollars defending a child welfare system known for well-documented systemic failures — entered a new chapter on Thursday.