“What they tend to do is buy you certainty and labor peace,” said Mike Salsgiver, executive director of the Oregon chapter of Associated General Contractors, which opposes the executive order. “We have absolutely no problems with that as long as they are agreed to by the customer and by the contractor.”

The Oregon State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday in Salem. Around 11:30 a.m., Salem Police officers were pursuing a wanted suspect near River Road and Gardenia Drive in Salem.

A series of billboards went up alongside Interstate 5 heading into Salem on Monday — but they aren’t meant for most of the people who will see them. They’re for the eyes of state senators and representatives heading into the capital.

Saying they needed more information, members of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted Friday to investigate Gov. Tina Kotek’s reported spending on parking, concert tickets and an employee recognition buffet.

Many Oregonians are frustrated with rising utility bills. Legislators are working towards solutions to help mitigate those costs.

Tuesday marks the beginning of the 160-day session, with lawmakers planning to address funding for transportation and education, plus further actions on housing.

Lawmakers face a long list of daunting tasks this session; from passing the next two-year state budget to approving a multi-billion dollar transportation package to pushing for more accountability from state agencies.

The Oregon Legislature meets Tuesday for a 160-day "long" session, one facing big demands for funding toward some of the state's most pressing problems.

First Taste Oregon is the ultimate showcase of Oregon’s cuisine in a weekend of the state’s best wineries, craft brews and food.

Mari Watanabe, who will replace newly appointed Sen. Lisa Reynolds in the House, is the last of 19 new faces in the state Legislature, which will begin its work in earnest on Tuesday.

This past year was the sixth-hottest on record, but was also wetter than average and set records for wildfire. Here's what to know.

The billboards in the Oregon state capital are timed for the return of legislators for the next session. | Opinion