Governor’s Housing Move Raising Eyebrows
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is pushing a bold housing bill during the Legislature’s short session. The centerpiece of this legislation, Senate Bill 1537, aims to tackle the state’s intertwined housing and homelessness crisis. But what’s causing a stir? The chance for cities to bypass Oregon’s stringent land-use laws. While conservationists raise eyebrows, Kotek’s bill offers […]
Read MoreHome Insurance Rates Skyrocketing
In central, southern, and eastern Oregon, major insurers have significantly scaled back their coverage, leaving some homeowners with no choice but to turn to the insurer of last resort. Some now face an annual property insurance premium of $9,000—more than nine times what they were charged just a year ago. A growing group of homeowners […]
Read MoreEarthquake Felt in the Area
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck north of Boise, Idaho, yesterday. Fortunately, there were no major injuries or damage reported. The quake occurred at 10:25 a.m. and was centered about 6.2 miles north of Smiths Ferry. Two smaller earthquakes followed in the same vicinity, with magnitudes of 2.7 and 2.8. This is […]
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