Billy Spotz

Merkley bills target predatory home equity loans that can force Oregon homeowners to sell EUGENE, Ore. — As the housing crisis continues - both statewide and nationwide - Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is introducing two bills into the Senate aimed at changi... See more

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley introduces bills to curb predatory home equity lending EUGENE, Ore. — As the housing crisis continues - both statewide and nationwide - Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is introducing two bills into the Senate aimed at changing lending... See more

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley warns emergency wildfire funding could be strained in bad season With wildfire season approaching, Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley said federal wildfire funding has been more stable in recent years, but warned that emergency resources ca... See more

Port of Coos Bay announces $11 million more for North Spit cargo rail project The Port of Coos Bay is moving forward with its massive North Spit development plans after announcing more than $11 million in additional funding on Monday, money aimed at prepa... See more

University of Oregon opens tours of new Knight Campus Building 2 research hub EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon officials are offering a first look inside a major new addition to the Knight Campus, giving local media tours of the recently completed “Bui... See more