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Bill would allow more Oregon schools and public buildings to ban guns
Senate Bill 554 moved toward a floor vote in the Senate after a tense committee vote Thursday.

'We're Here For Justice:' Family Of Patrick Kimmons Join Protesters In Downtown Portland March
Protesters marched through downtown Portland for Patrick Kimmons, a 27-year-old black man who was shot and killed by Portland police on Sept. 30.

New Oregon Group Plans More Money, Resources For Gun Control Debate
State of Safety was born out of an unsuccessful effort to create new gun controls. The group says it can reframe Oregon's debate on firearms.
Backers Of Oregon Gun Storage Measure Call Off Effort — For Now
Backers of a proposal that would have required Oregonians to lock up their guns are shelving their effort for now.

Why This Oregon School District Will Consider Arming Its Staff
More than two dozen school shootings have taken place across the United States so far in 2018. Now, an Oregon school district is considering arming its staff.

After Late Hurdles, Oregon Gun Control Proposal Might Come Up Short
The initiative likely won't have time to collect 88,000 valid signatures. Supporters are planning an announcement next week.
Oregon Initiative To Curb Semi-Automatic Guns Can Still Qualify For Ballot, Backers Say
The Oregon Supreme Court will — at most — give backers of a controversial gun-control measure just two weeks to launch and complete a signature drive to qualify for the November ballot.

Grand Jury Transcripts In Portland Shelter Shooting Delayed By New State Law
Grand jury transcripts stemming from the officer-involved shooting at a Portland homeless shelter last month will take longer to become public than past incidents, because of a new state law.
Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Sentence For 1998 Thurston High School Shooter
Kinkel was convicted of murdering both of his parents and two classmates at Springfield’s Thurston High School. He was also convicted of attempting to kill 25 fellow students.

With Gun Ad, Falsehoods Enter Ugly Race For Oregon Labor Commissioner
Gun groups don't like Val Hoyle, but her opponent is painting her as a darling of the NRA.