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News & Announcements
This page lists news and announcements released by the court for the current year. You can also access previous News & Announcements using the Archive box.
March 16, 2026
The Court is currently recruiting for a Courtroom Deputy II in the Portland office. Visit our Employment page for more information and application instructions.
March 6, 2026
9th US Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for District of Oregon
SAN FRANCISCO — Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have appointed Kathryn F. Evans as the next bankruptcy judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. Her 14-year term began Thursday, March 5, when U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David W. Hercher administered the oath of office. Judge Evans will maintain chambers in Eugene.
Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Peter C. McKittrick, of the...
March 5, 2026
The court has completed reassignment of all open cases without conflicts formerly assigned to Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Renn to Bankruptcy Judge Kathryn Evans. The time, location, telephone hearing information, and video hearing connection information of all previously set hearings in the affected cases will remain as set and will not be renoticed. Parties are advised that Bankruptcy Judge David Hercher will preside over the morning calendar for Judge Evans on March 10, 2026.
March 4, 2026
Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Peter C. McKittrick announced that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has selected attorney Kathryn F. Evans to serve as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Oregon, effective March 5, 2026. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Renn. Judge Evans’s chambers will be located in Eugene, Oregon.
Since 2015, Judge Evans has served as a trial attorney with U.S. Trustee Program in Seattle,...
January 27, 2026
The Court is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Specialist in the Portland office. Visit our Employment page for more information and application instructions.
January 15, 2026
CM/ECF, judges’ hearings calendars, and 341 meeting of creditor calendars will be unavailable from 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, for required maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.