A total of 13 Oregon counties have voted to secede from the state and join neighboring Idaho, as part of what supporters have dubbed the "Greater Idaho" project. On May 21, Crook County backed the ...

For local governments across Oregon, pandemic funds have dried up and revenue from property taxes have not been enough to keep up with rising costs.

The gesture comes as county commissioners face pressure from property owners — mostly in rural areas — to advocate against the state’s map.

Like many rural Oregon communities, Coos County has struggled financially in recent years. The coastal county appealed to voters twice last year with levies meant to boost public safety funds.