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Education

Oregon, other Democratic states secure 40-day pause on Head Start immigration requirements

“These restrictions were rushed, unclear and would have created confusion,” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said in response…

Climate

Oregonians gain access to wildfire cameras as fire risk grows

In a move aimed at improving wildlife preparedness and public safety, Portland General Electric has made its wildfire…

Government

Gov. Kotek signs laws to boost housing supply but more work to be done to solve ‘crisis’

Kotek signed five new laws Monday meant to spur the construction of ‘middle housing’ and to make it…

Government

Director of Oregon Human Services Department to retire this fall

Gov. Tina Kotek plans to appoint Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to succeed Fariborz Pakseresht The longtime director of…

Climate

Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed

A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and…

Local News

Appeals court maintains nationwide block of birthright citizenship order

Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Illinois and two pregnant women sued the federal government A federal appeals court on Wednesday…

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

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

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

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…