The Oregon State Parks department is facing a 14% budget shortfall in the next biennium, officials revealed to OPB. To avoid cuts, the agency said it’s looking for new business ...

Local elected leaders, including Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, Stayton Mayor Brian Quigley, and others, have ...

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission's annual report showed a 265% statewide increase in requests for assistance from federal immigration agencies.

Oregon's so-called Christmas tree bill allocates funds to various projects in Marion and Polk counties. Millions were earmarked for food banks, emergency services, and water treatment facilities.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The World Equestrian Center (WEC) is looking to double the number of local and international visitors with a new, planned sports complex.

Both Marion and Polk counties are planning on cutting positions that have been vacant. And Marion County intends to add nearly a dozen jobs.

Four horses with Ocala/Marion County connections are running in the Belmont Stakes. These horses include Journalism, Sovereignty, Baeza, and Rodriguez.

Almost 45 years after his body was discovered along Interstate 5 near Woodburn, Oregon State Police now know the name of the John Doe homicide victim.

SALEM, Oregon— Oregon State Parks experienced its busiest day-use year in history last year with more than 53.85 million estimated visits*, outpacing the previous record in 2021 by about 200,000 ...

Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million estimated visits last year.

An increase in visitors has meant a greater strain on the state parks system, officials say.

The last time judges in Marion County tried to force public defenders to take on new clients, more than half of the public defense staff quit and the issue landed at the state’s highest court ...