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…

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…

Climate

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

Climate

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…

Crime & Justice

He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…

Government

Oregon bill would allow youth to vote in school board elections

House Bill 3012 would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections by 2029   Some Oregon…