Government
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…
Business
Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails
From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact Nearly all of the men responsible…
Business
After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices
The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…
Oregon
AG Rayfield let campaign donors lead Oregon’s crypto case. The company he’s suing wants answers
The state’s Department of Justice calls a suit alleging Gov. Tina Kotek improperly withheld records relating to the…
News
Judge: Asylum seeker taken by ICE outside Portland court to be immediately released
The Mexican asylum seeker will be released following 40 days in solitary confinement at an ICE detention center…
News
Oregon to receive $10 million in new nationwide opioid settlement
Oregon will receive $10.1 million for drug prevention and treatment services as part of a nationwide settlement with…
Business
New legislative caucus hopes to tap into Oregon’s trade potential
Bipartisan group responds to tariffs, port issues, competitiveness Two Oregon lawmakers have launched a bipartisan caucus to promote…
Local News
Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will seek re-election in 2026
Oregon’s junior U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, will seek a fourth term in Congress. Merkley, 68, announced…
Government
Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan
Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…
Government
Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders
Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…