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Oregon News

Oregon’s business reputation has taken a hit. Are businesses really leaving?

One of the State’s Leading Economic Observers Says Oregon’s Growth Is Over

A dozen Oregon counties sign on to support sanctuary state lawsuit

Trump administration cuts funding to Oregon disability programs

Oregon Political News /Polls

‘OPB Politics Now’: Why 2 Oregon lawmakers bucked their political parties

DOJ is sharing state voter roll lists with Homeland Security

Who’s running for office in Oregon in 2026?

Oregon House speaker bungled start of special session. But she still has broad support

Portland-area teacher plans to challenge fellow Democrat in Oregon legislative primary 

Oregon Wildfire News

Oregon fire map & tracker

InciWeb – Oregon Wildfire Tracker

Oregon wildfire season likely winding down with rain forecast

Closure issued for Three Sisters area trails due to Foley Ridge Fire

Fight against lower Rogue corridor wildfires drags on

Portland/Metro News

Deputy City Administrator Sara Morrissey Leaves City for County Job

Portland City Stall? Councilors struggle to find their governance groove

Tigard mayor ‘bad mouthed’ councilors and staff, created ‘uncivil’ work environment, investigation finds

Portland police videos seek to reassure immigrants amid Trump deportation threats

Oregon ethics commission to investigate travel by 4 Washington County commissioners

Central & Eastern Oregon News

Unforgettable rodeo glory at Pendleton Round-Up finals

Willamette Valley/Salem News

Poverty, housing, age: Salem takeaways from new Census data

Salem city councilor will challenge incumbent mayor in 2026 election

Why Lane County parole, probation, re-entry, jail could face cuts

Southern Oregon

Nonprofit Stabbin’ Wagon sues Medford, alleging civil rights violations

Public pressure mounts in Josephine County library dispute

Grants Pass City Council to consider raises for firefighters

Jackson County, health care firm facing lawsuit following death in jail

Klamath Tribes notified by feds of additional water takes for Klamath Project

Business & Economic News

FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations, door plug blowout

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Oregon mass layoffs approach Great Recession levels

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon, worth more than $1 billion after IPO

What is stagflation, and is it coming back?

Documents Show Lisa Cook Described Property as Second Home

Mortgage rates are finally sinking — and fast

An important warning sign for the economy is flashing

Health News

Appeals ruling threatens routine care access for Medicaid enrollees at Planned Parenthood

In Oregon, Confusion Still Reigns on COVID Vaccine Access

Trump’s effort to target television drug ads could have massive implications

Fear over RFK Jr. vaccine panel’s looming decisions on childhood shots

Natural Resource/Agriculture News

Tiny crop, mighty impact: Central Oregon carrot seed helps feed the world

Public Safety

Memphis next target for Trump’s National Guard strategy

Memphis mayor: “Certainly not happy” about Trump’s National Guard deployment

Transportation News

Oregon gasoline prices soar due to major pipeline outage

International News

Rubio arrives in Israel as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

Trump is making a state visit to the U.K., the homeland of his immigrant mother

Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Brazil’s Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country’s democracy ‘is not on the table’

Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire

National News

Lankford: ‘Just believing differently than some other American is not illegal’

National Campaign News/Polls

Redistricting: Here are the states likely to come next after Missouri

National Political News

Senate Republicans turn to ‘nuclear option’ to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

Sugar Coke? Department of War? Where some of Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand

Officials fear telling Trump harsh truths: ‘We are operating in uncharted territory’

ObamaCare fight meets shutdown politics: What to know

Haberman: Trump ‘struggling’ after Kirk killing

House Democrat: ‘We are at a boiling point in this country’

Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote

Trump says foreign experts welcome after South Korean outrage over raid

Trump’s criticizing Dem governors with 2028 in mind

House GOP eyes lawmaker security boost in bill to avert shutdown

Opinion

A more complicated protest outside Portland’s ICE facility

Editorial: Choosing the path away from political violence

Opinion: Back to court, but our regional work to protect salmon will continue

Opinion: Portland will not just surrender to President Trump

Editorial: A rollercoaster ride for Oregon’s transportation bill

Trump is modeling Chinese state capitalism and there’s no going back