Oregon lawmakers left out as Gov. Tina Kotek forms new transportation advisory group

In the week since Gov. Tina Kotek announced the formation of a group that will shape Oregon’s approach to transportation ...

Oregon stops issuing commercial drivers licenses to noncitizens

A commercial drivers license is required to operate big rigs and buses. Oregon DMV no longer issues CDLs to noncitizens.
KTVZ

Oregon Department of Forestry, wildfire protection partners provide new tool to help the public prevent escaped debris burns

The Oregon Department of Forestry launched a new statewide website and mobile application aimed at reducing the leading cause ...
Statesman Journal

Oregon Gov. Kotek convenes leaders to tackle transportation funding

A group of transportation experts will work on solutions to fund the state's transportation system in 2027 and beyond, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced March 19. The Rebuilding Our Transportation ...
Statesman Journal

New committee tasked with ensuring ODOT audit findings are corrected

A new Audit Accountability Committee will hold the Oregon Department of Transportation responsible for following through on audit corrections. The Oregon Transportation Commission, ODOT's governing ...
KTVZ

Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input on timber sales and forest management

The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment starting April 3rd on planned timber sales, recreation projects, ...
Oregonian

Oregon lawmakers close out 2026 session having addressed immigration enforcement, transportation cuts, arena funding

Oregon lawmakers ended this year’s legislative session Friday after spending five weeks addressing bills in a hodgepodge of policy areas, ranging from federal immigration enforcement and tax breaks to ...
Hoodline

Oregon Audit Slams Health, Highway Chiefs Over OHP Bridge Blunders

The Oregon Secretary of State’s Audits Division released the Statewide Single Audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30, ...
KGW8

With new funding on hold, Oregon Legislature raids grant programs to avert ODOT layoffs

SALEM, Ore. — State officials announced Monday that there will not be layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation despite a Republican-led referendum keeping new sources of revenue on hold. But ...
KOIN 6

Oregon City Tunnel reopens after 99E landslide blocks all lanes Tuesday morning

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Tuesday morning landslide blocked all lanes of traffic at the Oregon City Tunnel, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. All lanes were impacted on 99E when ...
KGW8

Landslide closes section of Historic Columbia River Highway east of Corbett

CORBETT, Ore. — A landslide has closed a section of the Historic Columbia River Highway between the Portland Women's Forum and Larch Mountain Road. The Oregon Department of Transportation doesn't know ...
KOIN 6

Landslide closes Historic Columbia River Highway east of Corbett

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A landslide has closed the Historic Columbia River Highway east of Corbett on Wednesday, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Landslide on Historic Columbia ...