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Oregon News

‘Bomb cyclone’ to bring strong wind, heavy rain to the Oregon coast

‘Bomb cyclone’ will slam into Oregon today; here’s the timeline

Ornament hunt returns to 2 national forests in Oregon

Oregon Political News

Oregon lawmakers shake up leadership roles ahead of 2025 session

Report: Oregon US Rep. Chavez-DeRemer considered for labor secretary

Teamsters president pushing Chavez-DeRemer for Labor secretary

Metropolitan Portland News

Portland’s new city council prepares for the next chapter

N. Portland to see ‘bike bus’ to school boom with $1M federal grant

Portland’s population climbs after 3 years of declines, Portland State reports

Willamette Valley Area

Albany asks, would a construction tax help bring in affordable housing?

PeaceHealth nurses, patients decry ER waits in Eugene

Firefighters voice concerns over proposed Eugene fire fee

Southern Oregon

Guards will patrol homeless camping site in GP

Threat of second strike looms as Providence nurses negotiate again

Civil cases amass against Asante over former nurse’s alleged drug-diversion

Business News

Oregon awards $42 million in grant funding to workforce training programs across the state

State initiative helps Oregon inmates forge new career pathways

Walmart CFO says some prices might rise if Trump’s tariffs take effect

Health News

Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid

Asante faces over $488 million in damages with new lawsuit

Gov. Kotek vows to ‘protect Oregon values’ as state stockpiles abortion drug

Lung cancer survival rate improves: Research

Education News

Enrollment rebound at Oregon’s public colleges and universities continues for second consecutive year

International News

US envoy says Israel-Hezbollah truce is ‘within our grasp’ as Gaza food crisis worsens after looting

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?

Italian village offers 1-euro homes to Americans wanting to relocate after election

National News

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

Scarborough dismisses Trump meeting backlash: ‘Massive disconnect’

National Political News

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn’t mean the transition is going smoothly

Trump plans to nominate billionaire buddy Howard Lutnick as Commerce secretary

Trump ignores transition rules. It’s a ‘hostile takeover,’ ally says.

Senators Want Details on Sexual-Misconduct Allegations as Gaetz Seeks ‘Fair Shake’

Republicans fume as GOP absences help Democrats move judicial nominees

GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees

How Trump and Republicans could pay for new tax cuts

Trump taps Linda McMahon for Education secretary

A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives

House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member