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Oregon Political News

Interstate Bridge replacement planners ordered to study drawbridge option

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to talk about tourism, wildfire preparedness in Oregon

State fires 3 officials embroiled in OLCC bourbon scandal

White, male state workers in Oregon out-earn workers of color and women – and ‘pay equity’ raises widened racial gaps

Lawmakers weigh divergent fixes for Oregon State Hospital admissions crisis

Oregon lawmakers explore giving Kotek semiconductor land authority vs. naming sites themselves

Lawmakers unveil energy-efficiency measures for buildings

4.1 million in funding available for community-based organizations to support youth experiencing homelessness

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Portland officials seek criminal charges against protester after City Hall security guard suffers concussion during altercation

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, Portland-born pioneer for women’s rights, dies

Portland auditor tests her powers, forges union contract without HR sign-off

Portland-area air quality getting worse, annual report card shows

Northern Oregon Coast

Habitat conservation plan could lead to cuts in North Coast law enforcement

Salem Area

Corban University names new president

Central/Eastern Oregon

Pendleton public works director addresses Despain Avenue expansion

Hermiston, Pendleton police chiefs look back on swatting response

Two local entities receive $20K Wildhorse grants

Easterday asks judge for chance to prove Tyson owes him

Albany/Corvallis Area

Denied: Millersburg land swap that would have led to TP factory

Tears flow as Benton County’s top exec says goodbye

Linn County declares homelessness state of emergency

Residents east of I-5 sound alarm over East Albany plan

Philomath councilor rankled by manager’s meeting

Eugene Area

Eugene renter protections draw praise, concern in hearing

Roseburg Area

Nick Frisinger is new solid waste director

South Umpqua School District looks for interim superintendent

Medford Area

Interior secretary to visit Bend, Medford during Oregon tour

Shelter site likely to be added to Grants Pass council goals

Gold Hill grapples with sewer plant replacement

Klamath Falls Area

Klamath County Sheriff’s Office to provide patrol services in national forests

No extra school days expected, Klamath Falls City Schools board says

Southern Oregon Coast

New funding support for homeless youth

Strategic Investment Fund: OCVA opens applications

Oregon ocean salmon fisheries affected by California’s low forecasted returns

OPRD issues western snowy plover advisory

International News

Saudi Arabia planning to buy up to 121 Boeing jets

National News

President Biden details new federal measures to strengthen gun laws

National Election News

Nastiest primary yet? Trump raises question with DeSantis attack

Business

Latino families face tough circumstances with ballooning college debt

Shares of Umpqua parent, Columbia Banking, caught in regional sell-off

Wilco posts record sales, second-highest profits in 2022

Ag / Natural Resource News

Chavez-DeRemer talks farm bill with Oregon producers

Urban tree-planting proposal could boost Oregon nursery stock demand

Opinion

Central/Eastern Oregon

Around Oregon: Hansell is one of the good guys

Our view: Release Capitol riot videos to everyone

Commentary: Go back to the drawing board on habitat conservation plan

Albany/Corvallis Area

Barbara Dyer and Terry Gerton: Lend a hand to ensure our elections stay safe, secure, trustworthy

Roseburg Area

Column: Baseball has started, spring soon to follow — and other thoughts

Medford Area

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