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Oregon State paints ‘devastating’ financial picture, Oregon says move to Big Ten adds ‘stability and visibility’ at legislative hearing

Oregon promised permanent housing for wildfire survivors. Victims are still waiting 3 years later.

Oregon board delays vote to freeze math, reading grad requirement for four more years after pushback

Kotek: State should avoid support of camping bans

Oregon’s subsidized day care program is about to run out of spots

Charts that show how the economy is performing in Oregon

Measure 110

M110 proponents, opponents square off in emotional roundtable

Top Lawmakers Create Committee to Address Oregon’s Fentanyl Crisis

Does the Treatment Promised by Measure 110 Need More Teeth?

Wildfires

Rangeland researchers focus on estimating wildfire fuel

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Portlanders experiencing homelessness sue city over camping ban

After years of study, Multnomah County chair invests in new study for a 24-hour sobering center

Multnomah County approves $63 million for shelter beds, behavioral health services

With possible strike looming, Portland Public Schools, teachers union face $200M gulf

Attack on Central Eastside business owner comes as district still seeks turnaround

Legacy doctors, nurses, physician assistants file for union election

Central/Eastern Oregon

Umapine Creamery: low in tech, high on community

Eastern Oregon University grapples with balancing use of AI in classrooms

CTUIR selects new deputy executive director

Umatilla tunes up with inaugural rock music festival

Local tribal youth receive recognition for leadership

Third time’s the charm? Feds try again to update Blue Mountains Forest Plan

Albany/Corvallis Area

Pac-12 realignment: Are two paths better than one for Oregon State?

Downtown Albany may be getting a hotel

Monarch on 4th: One-stop parenting hub takes flight in Corvallis

Eugene Area

Restored habitats await returning Chinook salmon on McKenzie River

Roseburg Area

No one left behind: A historic day for forgotten veterans

UCC hosts ceremony to remember the lives lost during 2015 shooting

Director of Every Child Douglas County arrested for alleged embezzlement

Chamber Corner: Lots happening in Riddle

Medford Area

Medford cut homeless camping on public land by 70%. Here’s how they did it.

Oregon tech companies reap millions in state grants; Rogue Valley Microdevices gets $250K

Massive DeBoer gift to Mt. Ashland will build first new chairlift in four decades

UPDATE: Ashland rail yard property cleanup plan leads to lively debate; comment deadline extended

Asante receives largest-ever corporate gift — $3 million from Rogue Credit Union

ODOT’s Gary Leaming watched the valley’s road systems evolve

Klamath Falls Area

Klamath River reclaims its channel through a stunning canyon following dam removal

Klamath County talks burn scar cleanup after Golden Fire

Southern Oregon Coast

Oregon Marine Reserves: Survey shows they are no drag on businesses’ bottom lines

New childcare program offers family support

All-inclusive playground opens for Coos County children

National News

Government shutdown averted as Biden signs funding before midnight

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90

Shutdown averted: Political winners and losers

Gaetz says he’ll push to unseat McCarthy this week

National Election News

Michael Graham: Nikki Haley had another good night as GOP candidates try harder to topple Trump

Ramaswamy campaign asks RNC to cut debate stage

California and Newsom prep for the future with new climate rules

GOP candidates pressed on unions, economy at second debate

Business

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation’s highest

Kaiser Permanente workers prep for possibility of largest health care strike in US history 

Ag / Natural Resource News

Feds propose airlifting grizzly bears into north-central Washington

Canola recommendations underwhelm some Oregon lawmakers

Opinion

Portland Area

Editorial: Multnomah County’s investments mark a sea change

Opinion: Portland’s small businesses are struggling. When will our leaders step up?

Central/Eastern Oregon

Other views: Oregonians: Just say no to Idaho

Other views: Tax breaks are not race-neutral

From the publisher: Print journalism world continues to change

Our view: Accountability, expectations and Oregon test scores

Albany/Corvallis Area

As I See It: Mis-transformation at Second and Monroe

Medford Area

THE PUBLISHER’S DESK: Our customer service has been lacking, and we know it

OTHER VIEWS: Plaintiffs’ environmental agenda now the law of the land

OTHER VIEWS: Action needed to break the cycle of wildfires

Klamath Falls Area

Community voices: Lakeshore Drive in Klamath Falls is dangerous