AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fort Rock Oregon. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/fort-rock-or 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/fort-rock-or https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:11:27 -0600 Portland, OR - The Democratic Party of Oregon called on Oregon’s Republican member of Congress to return federal dollars his office used to https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/oregon-democrats-call-for-rep-cliff-bentz-to-return-tax-dollars-he-spent-on-trump-inauguration-31761978-portland-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/oregon-democrats-call-for-rep-cliff-bentz-to-return-tax-dollars-he-spent-on-trump-inauguration-31761978-portland-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Drought emergencies declared in five counties this calendar year Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Douglas, Morrow, and Union counties https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-declares-drought-emergency-in-douglas-morrow-and-union-counties-31761277-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-declares-drought-emergency-in-douglas-morrow-and-union-counties-31761277-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On August 1, 2025, pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-issues-notice-of-potential-vetoes-for-2025-legislative-session-31761275-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-issues-notice-of-potential-vetoes-for-2025-legislative-session-31761275-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 State of Emergency extended through November 2, 2025 Eugene, OR - This week, Governor Tina Kotek extended the State of Emergency declaration due to https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-extends-state-of-emergency-due-to-rowena-fire-31761276-eugene-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-extends-state-of-emergency-due-to-rowena-fire-31761276-eugene-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bipartisan legislation supports educators to deliver high-quality public education across the state Eugene, OR - On July 31, 2025, Governor Tina https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-to-support-public-schools-improve-student-outcomes-31761274-eugene-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-to-support-public-schools-improve-student-outcomes-31761274-eugene-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On July 30, 2025, Governor Kotek announced the appointment of Tessean as the next director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). Tessean’s https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-appoints-michael-tessean-as-director-of-the-oregon-youth-authority-31761271-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-appoints-michael-tessean-as-director-of-the-oregon-youth-authority-31761271-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Trump Administration's EPA has announced plans to repeal the Endangerment Finding as part of sweeping climate rollbacks Governor Tina Kotek https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-releases-statement-in-response-to-climate-danger-rollback-31761270-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-releases-statement-in-response-to-climate-danger-rollback-31761270-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Changes take essential steps forward to address water quality and transparency concerns, while protecting the health of all Oregonians Salem, OR - https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-historic-clean-drinking-water-legislation-31761268-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-historic-clean-drinking-water-legislation-31761268-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bipartisan legislation builds on Governor Kotek’s goal to increase housing supply and bring down costs Hillsboro, OR - On July 28, 2025, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-that-break-down-barriers-to-housing-construction-31761269-hillsboro-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bills-that-break-down-barriers-to-housing-construction-31761269-hillsboro-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Oregon to do more to prioritize small businesses in state procurement Last week, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2337 into law, which https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bill-to-expand-economic-opportunities-for-small-businesses-31759476-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-bill-to-expand-economic-opportunities-for-small-businesses-31759476-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time Salem, OR - On July 25, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-halts-rulemaking-to-protect-beloved-oregon-farm-stands-31759477-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-halts-rulemaking-to-protect-beloved-oregon-farm-stands-31759477-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Funding will be available for repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties in March On July 24, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-applauds-federal-disaster-declaration-for-southern-oregon-flooding-31759472-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-applauds-federal-disaster-declaration-for-southern-oregon-flooding-31759472-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor appoints Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to succeed long-serving Director Fariborz Pakseresht when he retires this fall Beaverton, OR - On July https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-leadership-transition-at-oregon-department-of-human-services-31759473-beaverton-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-leadership-transition-at-oregon-department-of-human-services-31759473-beaverton-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Legislation codifies emergency shelter system for Oregonians experiencing unsheltered homelessness On July 24, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-statewide-shelter-program-into-law-31759474-salem-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-statewide-shelter-program-into-law-31759474-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 HB 3940 creates a dedicated State Forestry Department Large Wildfire Fund, ensuring resources are available when catastrophic fires strike Beaverton, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-legislation-to-strengthen-states-wildfire-response-31759475-beaverton-or.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-signs-legislation-to-strengthen-states-wildfire-response-31759475-beaverton-or.html Government and Politics Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600