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…

Government

Clean Water Services adopt 3% rate increase amid spending scandal

The Clean Water Services Board of Directors voted unanimously June 17 to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget,…

Government

Washington County considers 19-cent public safety levy increase for November ballot

The Washington County Board of Commissioners are considering whether to ask voters to increase the public safety levy…

News

Washington County proposes higher library levy to sustain countywide services

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is poised to ask voters this fall to approve higher library levy.…

Government

‘Not business as usual’: Washington County commissioners consider rescinding longstanding DEI resolution

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is proposing to abolish its guiding document regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.…

News

GoFundMe account to aid Newberg man arrested in ICE raid nears $100,000 in donations

Friends, family members and strangers have stepped up in a big way to help a Newberg man and…

News

U.S. Rep. Salinas to host public town hall in Tualatin

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas announced she will host a town hall this week. Residents are invited to express…

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…

Business

Tualatin gears up for major downtown reinvestment look

Tualatin is preparing for an ambitious undertaking in redeveloping and revitalizing portions of its core downtown area, hoping…