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Oregon News

‘Grieving for our democracy’: Oregon officials condemn attacks on Minnesota lawmakers

The Departure of Oregon Companies Speaks to a Bigger Problem for the State

Oregon ethics commission votes to launch investigation into former sewer CEO’s food, travel spending

Oregon State Hospital could owe more than $7M a year in fines, among other troubles

Oregon Political News

Crying in the Oregon Legislature: Lawmakers keep breaking into tears, unheard of a generation ago

Oregon’s Bentz joins House Republicans to approve Trump request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

Oregon Democrats’ transportation funding bill could raise $2B per year, analysis shows

Opponents of Oregon Democrats’ transportation bill are already raising money to send it to voters

Oregon road workers urge passage of transportation bill, others warn of financial burden

Oregon Cities Clash With Travel Industry Over Whether Tourism Taxes Should Pay for Wear and Tear on Your Favorite Destinations

Governor Signs Bill Cracking Down on Massage Parlors That Sexually Exploit Workers

Bill Granting Striking Workers Unemployment Moves to Kotek’s Desk With Benefits Limited to 10 Weeks

Tax hikes in proposed Oregon transportation package would eventually raise more than $2 billion per year, new report says

Lawmakers agree to limit rent hikes at Oregon manufactured home parks, marinas

Oregon Wildfire News

Human-caused Rowena Fire near The Dalles threatens 800 homes

Will Oregon have enough firefighters for 2025 wildfire season?

SCOFMP tackling lightning-caused fires in Klamath and Lake Counties

Metropolitan Portland News

Police declare riot at Portland ICE facility, multiple arrests made

Multnomah County’s Office of Sustainability avoids significant budget cuts after outcry

Multnomah County Public Safety Budget Preserved After Months of Debate

District Attorney Vasquez Says He Will Pursue Charges Against People Arrested at ICE Headquarters

Budget Season Reveals Two Clear Voting Blocs on City Council

Portland ‘does not require’ National Guard intervention following protests, mayor says

Multnomah County board makes key changes before approving $4B budget

Hit with concerns about hostile learning environments, Beaverton board votes to investigate another of its members

Central/Eastern Oregon

Pendleton powers wastewater plant with ‘solar canopy’

State Senate honors decorated Marine from Baker City

Willamette Valley/Salem News

Springfield renames street to ‘Kyiv’ in show of solidarity with Ukrainians

Lane County OKs tax break for Sierra Pacific sawmill

Southern Oregon

State ethics panel votes 6-2 to drop complaint against West

Thousands of protesters join in Medford ‘No Kings’ demonstration along McAndrews Road

Klamath Outdoor Science School invites public to celebrate 20 years of youth education

Business/Economic News

Red vs. Blue Is Dividing Stock Portfolios Like Never Before

Natural Resource News

Utah Sen. Mike Lee brings back proposal to sell public land in Western states

Health News

Providence discloses job cuts, citing darkening picture for hospital systems

International News

Israel and Iran trade more deadly strikes in third day of escalating conflict

At least 8 dead in shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid sites in Gaza

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official tells AP

Netanyahu gambles on bold offensive to cripple Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Scoop: Trump pressed to take hard line with Iran after Israel strikes

National News

3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump’s birthday

Food worker with ‘fantasy’ of security career sought in Minnesota political shootings

Judge says Trump must return control of National Guard to California

National Campaign News

Young men swung for Trump in 2024. Democrats are working on a plan to win them back

Infighting jeopardizes hopes of Democratic comeback

National Political News

Trade wars and Israel-Iran conflict overshadow G7 in Canada as Trump is summit’s wildcard

Video of Padilla’s removal from Homeland Security press conference shocks senators

Immigration protests put Democrats in tricky territory

Trump: ‘It’s possible’ US becomes involved in Israel-Iran conflict

Paul ‘not for censuring’ Padilla: ‘I think that’s crazy’

Rand Paul: ‘I’ve never liked the idea of’ Trump Army parade

Walz and Johnson make misleading claims about bill’s impact on SNAP

Trump orders ICE to step up deportation efforts in Democrat-run cities

Minnesota shootings spotlight growing safety risks facing lawmakers

Tariff/Trade News

Trump wants to score trade deals in Canada. He’s unlikely to get them.

Opinion

The bottle bill: An Oregon gem 

Opinion: Oregon’s transportation future can’t wait

Opinion: Victim services aren’t extra – they’re essential to public safety

Trump wanted a military spectacle. Instead, he got a history lesson.

In its war against small farmers, Congress says the quiet part out loud 

Republicans’ stunning flip flops on ‘national emergencies’

Some free commonsense advice for Democrats about winning back men

Opinion | What the Godfather of American Conservatism Would Think About Donald Trump