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Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande

Tweet Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande January 24, 2024 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host three in-person public meetings in February to present and get public input on the draft Mule Deer Management Plan. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are Feb. 1 in Salem,

ODFW Weekly Recreation Report

<div><p> <a href="https://myodfw.com/recreation-report">ODFW Weekly Recreation Report</a> </p></div>

Deceased Individual Discovered at the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Tualatin Police officers responded to a report of a body in the water at the Lake of the Commons, located at 8325 SW Nyberg Street in Tualatin. Upon arrival, responders located and recovered a deceased male, identified as Gary Schott, 69, of Oregon City. Preliminary findings indicate no signs of foul play. The Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an investigation to determine the cause and manner of death.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on amendments to three transit projects in the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Share your feedback on the locally preferred alternative transit routes for the 82nd Avenue Transit Project, Tualatin Valley Highway Transit and Safety Project, and Montgomery Park Streetcar Extension. Comment by Friday, Dec. 19.</p> </div>

Affordable homeownership comes to Milwaukie with the Shortstack cottage cluster

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Shortstack development brings 15 affordable homes for purchase to Milwaukie. It was made possible in part by Metro’s affordable housing bond.</p> </div>

Senate Democrats Applaud Governors Action, Community Responses to Federal Failure to Issue Food Assistance

Oregon Senate Democrats

President Wagner, Speaker Fahey Commend Actions by Gov. Kotek to Support Oregon Families

Senator Rob Wagner

Christine Drazan Calls for Action and Compassion as SNAP Benefits End

Senator Christine Drazan

Updated: Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama Expresses Support for Portland City Councilor and Neighbors After Fire

Oregon Senate Democrats

Republican Leaders Press Governor Kotek to End Delay on $4.3B Transportation Bill as Bipartisan Concern Grows

Oregon Senate Republicans

See the design for Willamette Cove's future nature park

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>The park design was shaped by input from community members, tribes and scientists working on the cleanup at the North Portland site.</p> </div>

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr Congratulates Christine Drazan on Appointment to Oregon Senate

Oregon Senate Republicans

Majority Leader Bowman Releases Statement on the 9th Circuit Allowing Troops to Deploy to Oregon

Oregon House Democrats

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama on Ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Oregon Senate Democrats

Metro is now accepting applications for community representatives on the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Community representatives interested in regional transportation issues apply by Nov. 17, 2025.</p> </div>

Republican Leaders Call Out Governor Kotek for Denying Oregonians the Opportunity to Repeal $4.3 Billion Tax Hike

Oregon House Republicans

Women's Self Defense Class

Women's self defense class hosted by Brookings Police Department November 1st. See flyer for all details.

Senator Anthony Broadman Announces $4 Million Housing Loan Guarantee for Bend’s Joule Project

Senator Anthony Broadman

Public notice: Upcoming opportunity to comment on three amendments to the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan

Statement from Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama on the Loss of State Representative Hòa Nguyễn

Oregon Senate Democrats

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