Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
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Oregon
Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households
Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…
Government
Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto
The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…
Business
Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…
Business
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…
Business
Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill
House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Climate
Washington County fire agencies enact burn ban ahead of wildfire season
Washington County has enacted a high-fire danger burn ban across all fire agencies in the area starting Monday,…
Business
Opinion: We must save Job Corps
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and…
Local News
Portland General Electric faces continued legal challenges, resident pushback for Tonquin Project
The electricity company obtained a permit allowing it to condemn properties for its project upgrading transmission lines, but…