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Friday, May 30, 2025: Wilson, Kotek announce slate of policy changes to accelerate housing development in Portland
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Oregon News
Wilson, Kotek announce slate of policy changes to accelerate housing development in Portland
Double threat of Cascadia earthquake and sea-level rise could change Pacific Northwest coast forever
Group formed to invest, grant money from state’s largest environmental damages settlement
Gov. Tina Kotek presses Oregon Department of Transportation to improve its performance
Wait times climb as Oregon’s public defender backlog persists
Oregon Political News
‘OPB Politics Now’: The rise, fall and return of cap and trade in Oregon
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Lawmakers Call for Oregon to Stick to Its Education Accountability Commitment
Vote-by-Mail Foes Pass Key Milestone
Oregon Senate approves ban on rapid-fire gun devices, local concealed carry limits
Uber and Lyft drivers in Oregon could soon be guaranteed minimum wage under bill advancing in Legislature
State leaders say easing up on workers who restrain kids will help relieve care shortages. Advocates worry it could mask abuse
Lawmakers clear way for $11.36 billion for schools — plus more accountability
Oregon lawmakers side with safety-net hospitals in discount drug battle
Metropolitan Portland News
Novick Apologizes for Proposing Arts Center Closure
Portland-area school mental health counselors, homeless services would be spared from cuts under new county budget proposals
Oregon Coast
Oregon’s fishing industry faces demand challenges at home and trade barriers abroad
A shredded letter, name-calling, a death threat: City Council drops attempt to oust Oregon coast mayor
Central/Eastern Oregon
BLM closes 40 acres near Bend due to unsanctioned camping
Butte Creek Fire mapped at 1,776 acres in eastern Oregon
Hermiston City Council pushes back LID proposal
Housing developments abound
Willamette Valley/Salem News
Albany council appoints new member after one resigns
Outcry leads to reversal in Eugene embezzlement case
Southern Oregon
Roseburg Rite Aid to close in early June, transfer pharmacy prescriptions to Fred Meyer.
Klamath Community College approved for four-year Applied Bachelor of Science degrees
Business/Economic News
Retailers, Ducking Trade-War Curveballs, Stick to Their Plans
Trump admin suspends job program costing taxpayers billions amid safety concerns
Companies that kept DEI commitments saw higher reputation scores in 2025
Pet food sold at Walmart, other retailers recalled because of potential salmonella
‘More uncertainty’: Contested tariff ruling brings little relief for Oregon businesses
Health News
White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report
Study reveals troubling decline in mothers’ mental health
What to know about COVID shots after RFK Jr. changed recommendation
American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration
Transportation News
FAA extending program allowing Boeing to perform tasks on agency’s behalf
Lawmakers told ODOT should use more consultants on big projects
Education News
The Punch That Launched Trump’s War on American Universities
Inside Trump’s push against school desegregation plans
Not only is this Milwaukie student the best cornhole player in Oregon — the sport will put him through college.
Energy & Environment
Musk criticizes Trump bill over abrupt end to energy tax credits
International News
What do Ukrainians think of Trump? ‘Nothing good’
Smoke to pour into the US as Canada wildfires force province’s largest evacuation in ‘living memory’
Israel accepts a US proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire and Hamas gives a cool response
National News
Judge blocks Trump administration effort to ban foreign students at Harvard
National Campaign News
Ron Johnson suggests he might not run for reelection
Pediatrician Annie Andrews challenges Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
At the races: A Democratic boogeyman steps aside
National Political News
The Memo: Tariffs pause, Musk exit hold silver linings for Trump
Republican introduces bill to rename DC Metro the ‘Trump Train,’ ‘WMAGA’
DOJ cutting American Bar Association access to judicial nominees
GOP senators to hold hearing on Biden’s ‘cognitive decline’
Trump, GOP prep next chapter in spending cuts agenda
Concerns at FBI as hundreds reassigned to immigration-related duties
Trump’s lawsuit with Paramount carries on as he turns down big settlement offer
Scoop: Gulf leaders told Trump they oppose strikes on Iran’s nuclear program
Tariff/Trade News
Tariffs are back on for now as appeals court grants a pause
The little-known court that initially blocked tariffs has broad authority over trade
Second federal court blocks Trump’s tariffs
‘Inflection point’: Economic fears mount as Trump tariffs are snarled in court.
White House insists court ruling won’t derail Trump’s tariff agenda
Leavitt says Supreme Court “must put an end” to tariff saga
Elon Musk came to Washington wielding a chain saw. He leaves behind upheaval and unmet expectations
Government Employee News
Hegseth orders Pentagon’s testing office staff cut by more than
Exclusive: White House rolling out new “merit-based” federal hiring plans
Opinion
The Supreme Court Gives Permission to Build Under NEPA
Why Democrats need to lose their main character energy
Oregon hatred and beyond