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Oregon News

Health care providers failed to inform most victims of medical error in Oregon, report says

A third of Oregonians say they couldn’t cover a $400 emergency

Attorneys press for release of Oregon firefighter detained by federal immigration officials

Oregon Political News /Polls

In Oregon, crossing your party comes at a cost

2 Oregon lawmakers go on Israel-sponsored trip as country invades Gaza City

‘We will not erase the LGBTQIA+’ — Oregon member of Congress stands against pride flag ban (VIDEO)

Oregon senator leads call for U.S. to recognize Palestine as a state

Oregon Senate Delays Vote on Gov. Kotek’s $4.3 Billion Transportation Plan

Oregon Wildfire News

Oregon fire map & tracker

InciWeb – Oregon Wildfire Tracker

Portland/Metro News

As Portland recommits to ending traffic deaths, a key tool is unplugged

Tigard staff reported substantial turmoil before mayor’s sudden resignation

Trump vows to ‘stop’ Portland protesters, calling them ‘out of control’ and ‘crazy’

‘Another sanctuary politician’: Trump officials blast Portland mayor after city claims ICE violated land-use agreement

Central & Eastern Oregon News

Grant County hospital announces layoffs

A rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward. As Medicaid cuts loom, other hospitals may be next

Willamette Valley/Salem News

Local crime victims to see reduced services after funding cuts

Controversial Marion County farmland waste pit seeks to reopen

Corvallis plans major changes for schools thanks to dramatically declining enrollment

‘Not our job’: UO trustees OK budget cuts, discuss layoff impacts

Southern Oregon

SOU finds ‘no way around’ $10 million in cuts to programs, faculty, staff

Medford School Board puts blanket restrictions on members who visit campuses

Jackson County Fire District 5 uncovers further financial turmoil, but hasn’t ‘given up the ship’

Medford named a ‘Top Small Town’ by Sunset Magazine

Business & Economic News

Chipmakers with deep ties to Oregon team up, as Intel and Nvidia reach deal to develop custom technology

Trump’s new $100K fee on H-1B visas will hurt the tech companies trying to woo him

Black Rock Coffee aims to grow by serving grown-up customers

Intel shares soar on $5 billion investment from Nvidia, plans to collaborate on new tech

Rise of the new radical internet

Education News

Oregon’s first licensed outdoor preschool opens in Phoenix

Health News

Kaiser Permanente workers vote 97% in favor of potential strike in Oregon, Southwest Washington

As AI enters exam rooms, states step up oversight

Permanent extension of federal health care subsidies estimated to cost $350 billion

CDC panel opts against requiring COVID shot prescription, but wants greater emphasis on its risks

In 2024, Oregon’s Medicaid Insurers Got a 3.4% Rate Bump. Their Costs Jumped 10%.

Trump says autism announcement coming on Monday

Natural Resource/Agriculture News

Kotek willing to strengthen seed payment enforcement

Transportation News

Gas prices are high in the Pacific Northwest, but relief could be on the way

International News

Countries including UK and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, despite US and Israeli opposition

How the growing push for a 2-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could backfire

German, Swedish fighter jets track Russian reconnaissance plane flying over Baltic Sea

Scoop: Trump plans summit in New York with Arab leaders on Gaza war

Scoop: Netanyahu asked U.S. to press Egypt on military build up in Sinai

Estonia says UN Security Council to meet after 3 Russian fighter jets entered country’s airspace

National Campaign News/Polls

More than 1 year out, battle for House majority is a jump ball

Gen Z voter data shows warning signs for Democrats

Ocasio-Cortez eyeing Senate or White House bid

National Political News

Top Democrats ask for a meeting with Trump ahead of government shutdown

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against Chance of government shutdown rises as US Senate fails to advance spending bill

“Path to a dictatorship”: Democrats flame Trump’s public pressure on Bondi

Trump says prosecutor fired after gaining “UNUSUALLY STRONG” Democratic support

U.S. conducts fourth strike against vessel transferring drugs, Trump says

Here’s what happens when big-time lobbyists become big-name Trump officials

Senate Republican dismisses Cruz’s free speech warning about Kimmel suspension

Lawmakers say only Trump can avert government shutdown

GOP lawmaker Bacon criticizes ‘dumb’ new Hegseth Pentagon press rules

Trump presses Bondi to take legal action against his foes

Homan denies alleged bribery: ‘bull s—‘

Opinion

The map has hardened: Fewer opportunities to flip seats in Oregon Legislature

Editorial: Pull it together, Portland City Council

Opinion: Collaboration, not litigation, can support both salmon and hydropower

Red states are taking over higher education, one board member at a time 

‘Marxism-Trumpism?’ Trump’s try at a planned economy is still socialism.