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Dozens of Oregonians experienced long delays in paid family, medical leave benefits

Legislative committee dismisses complaints by Oregon Republican state senators over walkout

Oregon seeks to jump-start semiconductor workforce with intensive, two-week program

Oregon’s mental health workforce ‘crisis’ exacerbates challenges finding care

Oregon’s new license plate is the bee’s knees, and it’s available soon

Kitzhaber pays tribute to Bradbury

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Cost of Portland government overhaul climbs again, far surpasses early estimates

Good news about downtown Portland’s comeback, but with a caveat

Portland Teachers set to strike by Nov. 1

Leading the New Form of Government Will Cost City $13 Million More Annually, New Estimates Show

North Clackamas School District voters to decide on local option levy

Voters in West Linn-Wilsonville School District to weigh in on proposed levy for teachers

Voters in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District will vote whether to renew their existing local option levy this November.

Multnomah County’s rapid housing program sputters amid setbacks

Multnomah County Commissioners Spend Friday Morning in Kennedy School Conference Room. No Phones Allowed.

Salem Area

Dallas considers increasing the fee on residents’ water bill

First serious snow to hit Oregon mountain passes, coldest temps arrive

Central/Eastern Oregon

Central Oregon journalists seek unionization

Idaho, Oregon lawmakers discuss Greater Idaho movement

Hermiston’s sports officiating class is filling a need at the local level

Horse Heaven wind and solar project seen as threat to tribal properties

Albany/Corvallis Area

Corvallis considers replacing City Hall

Greenbelt Land Trust acquires its largest intact parcel to date

Linn County eyes Albany waterfront building

Eugene Area

Eugene council advances pollution prevention concept

Roseburg Area

Emily Ring hired as new Douglas County Emergency Manager

I Stand with Palestine rally, peaceful protest against genocide

Oregon Women in Timber: connecting community to the forest

Medford Area

Oregon Supreme Court denies Medford lawyer’s case against forced judicial appointments

Traffic signal, crosswalk upgrade aims to reduce Crater Lake Avenue crashes

Medford council approves $427K for blackberry removal along Greenway, creeks

Jackson County residents — especially in Ashland — urged to be bear-wise

Grand Terrace applicant expands on reasons for project withdrawal in Ashland

Klamath Falls Area

Removing the Klamath dams is good news for salmon — and for bat researchers

Klamath County Cultural Coalition opens grant application period for local nonprofits

Southern Oregon Coast

Wright eager to continue work for District 9

International News

Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war against Hamas threatens to ignite other fronts

US renews warning it will defend Philippines after Chinese ships collided with vessels

National News

Wyden, other senators seek answers on Social Security overpayment clawbacks

California faces $50 million in fines for failing to meet prisoners’ mental health needs

White House names Oregon as tech hub for semiconductors, mass timber

Republicans worry key McCarthy spending promise is unraveling amid Speaker’s fight

UAW expands strike as 6,800 autoworkers walk out at Michigan Stellantis plant

National Election News

Trump, Cohen stand to come face-to-face at New York fraud trial

Trump talks to GOP Speaker candidates ahead of third nomination election

Environment / Energy News

NOAA outlook favors warmer-than-normal winter for Pacific Northwest

FERC approves natural gas project fought by Democrats

Ag / Natural Resource News

Oregon water violations surge but regulators see signs of progress

Opinion

Portland Area

Opinion: Two views of the Portland teachers contract impasse

Portland Public Schools: Stretching school dollars for a multitude of needs (Opinion)

Portland Association of Teachers: Ready to strike for our schools and students (Opinion)

Opinion: Portland must prioritize confiscation of hard drugs

Letter from the Editor: Shocking photo captures devastating reality of gun violence

Central/Eastern Oregon

Our view: Oregon’s state pension fund comes for a rematch

Capital chatter: Journalism makes a big difference

Other views: Measure 110 is a fundamentally bad law conceived in bad faith

Other views: Child poverty just skyrocketed

Albany/Corvallis Area

Sean Higgins: Prevailing wage law hurts ordinary taxpayers, slows public projects

Karla Walter: Strong prevailing wage standards help America’s economy and workers

Roseburg Area

Editorial: The News-Review wins awards for reporting, design, photography

Medford Area

Editorial: Low-barrier shelter beds are key to Medford’s progress

OTHER VIEWS: It should be easier to get treatment than fentanyl

OUR VIEW: Medford’s ‘new’ Main Street isn’t designed to drive you crazy

Southern Oregon Coast

Column / Ransomware: Protecting your business’s privacy and safeguarding trust