The first step in the process of independent driving in Oregon is education about the graduated licensing process in Oregon on the part of the teens and their families. But it is more than a legal ...

A new law will require stand-up paddle boarders, kayakers and rafters to get a permit to access Oregon's waterways starting in 2026. House Bill 2982 passed the Oregon Legislature and was signed by Gov ...

Oregon will increase boating permit costs and expand permit requirements to all boats, including kayaks and paddleboards, starting Jan. 1, 2026. The measure will fund increased inspections and aims to ...

Oregon's new law requiring permits for all non-motorized boats has sparked backlash and a petition to repeal it. The group Let Us Paddle aims to gather enough signatures to put the repeal on the 2026 ...

Oregon regulators have issued a draft permit that would approve Intel’s proposed multibillion-dollar factory expansion in Hillsboro. The state wants feedback on the company’s plans and their ...

The passage of a bill meant to fight invasive species — and that sailed through the Oregon Legislature in the 2025 session — has led to a backlash so strong it could ultimately dismantle a boating ...