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Chris Lehman has been reporting on Oregon issues since 2006. He joined the KLCC news department in December, 2018. Chris was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism. His public broadcasting career includes stops in Louisiana and Illinois. Chris has filed for national programs including 鈥淢orning Edition鈥� and 鈥淎ll Things Considered.鈥�
Chris has been to all 50 states and every Canadian province. He鈥檚 also traveled abroad extensively. He lives in Keizer with his wife, three children, and a handful of backyard chickens.
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Performing arts organizations in Oregon say they鈥檙e still struggling to recover from the economic blow of COVID-19. They鈥檙e asking the Legislature for another round of funding to help them get back on their feet. -
Alek Skarlatos conceded his race for Oregon鈥檚 4th Congressional District Thursday evening. The Roseburg Republican made his announcement shortly after the Associated Press called the race in favor of Val Hoyle, a Democrat from Springfield. -
Democrat Val Hoyle declared victory Tuesday evening in the race to represent Oregon's Fourth Congressional District. Meanwhile, Republican Alek Skarlatos isn't conceding defeat. -
Supporters of a failed bill that would help ensure veterans receive a proper burial say they鈥檒l try again to get the measure approved in Salem.
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The Oregon State Hospital has been cited for three workplace safety violations by Oregon OSHA. -
Fire managers are gearing up for what appears to be some very challenging weather conditions later this week. -
E-cigarette company Juul has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with more than 30 states, including Oregon, over its marketing of vaping products. -
Gas prices are continuing to fall in Oregon, but that doesn鈥檛 mean drivers will see many bargains at the pump this Labor Day weekend. -
Newly-released fundraising reports show that Republican Alek Skarlatos has raised more money than Democrat Val Hoyle since the May primary in Oregon鈥檚 4th Congressional District. -
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking input on proposed changes to its policy relating to toll roads. -
Mark Hatfield, one of the most iconic figures in Oregon political history, would have turned 100 years old Tuesday. -
Lloyd's of London has hiked the deductible on the insurance policy that helps covers the state's cost of fighting wildfires.
