Local News

Transportation leaders caution Oregon officials on impending layoffs, highway funding loss

Transportation Commission approves initial phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project despite concerns Leaders of Oregon’s Department…

Local News

Mother defends sheriff’s search after volunteer diver turned away at Dillon Falls

Sheriff’s office says California volunteer wasn’t authorized to enter dangerous Dillon Falls area The mother of the final…

Crime & Justice

New report slams Oregon for ‘prison gerrymandering.’ These districts are in the crosshairs

The findings come after a session in which lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would have counted incarcerated…

Education

Lack of grant oversight led to $1.4 million in wasteful Preschool Promise payments, report finds

An investigation by the Secretary of State’s Office found grants were misappropriated due to lack of oversight at…

Business

Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session

When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…

Business

Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax

The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…

Business

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

Government

Washington County adopts resolution to comply with federal anti-DEI mandate, protect millions in federal aid

Washington County commissioners voted Tuesday, July 22, to adopt a new set of guiding principles designed to safeguard…

Education

‘These are big bills’: Oregon’s student loan watchdog logs record high complaints

Oregon’s student loan ombudsman talks recent changes to federal policy Oregonians are filing a record number of grievances…

Business

Oregon Health Authority offering equity grant for community-led organizations

The Oregon Health Authority is accepting grant applications from organizations focused on improving the health of Oregonians who…