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Oregon Political News

State awards grants to preserve Oregon farms, ranches

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan cites low pay as factor in cannabis side job scandal

Fagan apology: ‘I broke your trust. That was wrong.’ Read full statement.

Oregon COVID-19 News

As COVID-19 Public Health Emergency comes to an end, OHA is hopeful of state’s readiness

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Portland’s rampant auto, retail theft will be investigated by new DA teams funded with $800K

Multnomah County to mail ballots Tuesday, six days late

Multnomah County commissioner candidates talk population decline, inadequate county plans

Central Oregon Area

The ABC’s of Kindness

Researchers use drones to scare wolves away from livestock

Albany/Corvallis Area

Downtown Albany business owner seeking a historic makeover

Corvallis, say goodbye to those downtown trashcans

Why Corvallis clipped wings of Bird scooters

Roseburg Area

Will the third time be the charm? Roseburg voters to decide on public schools bond

Medford Area

Talent fire rebuilds will face zoning restrictions

Mt. Ashland Ski Area has two-year ‘no snow’ reserve

Medford School Board election, Position 5: Hunt, Atkinson, Saunders

Medford School Board race, Position 6: Lee, Williams

Medford School Board election, Position 4: Brandenberger, Ferguson, Miller

SOU’s Bailey joins call for more higher ed funding as students pay record tuition

Klamath Falls Area

Sky Lakes Medical Center calling for artists to apply

Southern Oregon Coast

Coast Crabbing: State agencies issue advisory

Cunningham Fish Hatchery supplying salmon, providing student educational opportunities

Oregon’s Wood Product Manufacturing: Industry is still Important, especially in rural areas

International News

White House to end COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travelers

National News

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won’t seek reelection

First Republic fallout: Democrats fume as regulators bail out yet another failed bank

Business

PGE announces board and C-suite changes

Environment / Energy News

PGE wants to raise rates 14%. Here’s why

Opinion

Portland Area

Candace Avalos column: On the path toward true accountability for Portland Police

Our view: Legislators should listen to majority of Oregonians, allow choice at the pump

Our view: Protect fair, open competition on Interstate Bridge replacement project

Medford Area

Editorial: Demise of KTVL newsroom a sign of industry’s fragile state

OUR VIEW: No winners found as case backlog crisis plays out at courthouse

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