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  • Oregon House Republican leader Helfrich won't seek reelection

    Lynn Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle|Updated Nov 13, 2024

    State Rep. Jeff Helfrich will not seek reelection as minority leader in the Oregon House. The Hood River Republican, who represents the 52nd House District in the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, made the announcement late Monday in a news release, indicating he wants to spend more time with his family. "This week, as I laid my father to rest, I found myself contemplating what truly matters in life. For me, it's the unwavering love of family," Helfrich said. Helfrich, a... Full story

  • Oregon leaders call on U.S. government for help, flexibility for ranchers due to wildfire

    Lynn Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle|Updated Sep 5, 2024

    This summer's historic wildfires in Oregon have taken a toll on ranchers and their more than a million cows and other livestock, prompting a unified plea by the state's top leaders for federal help. Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency and invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act nine times to deploy state resources to help ranchers and local communities. And then at the end of July and again in early August she called on the U.S. government for help. She asked the... Full story