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Oregon/Northwest News

Oregon’s recycling law faces uncertainty after judge’s ruling

As DMVs struggle to keep their doors open, rural Oregonians are harder hit

Oregon boy in foster care is stuck in limbo

Oregon’s record low snowpack is not likely to recover, scientists say

Oregon looks to regulate AI chatbots

Did high fees stop people from visiting Oregon state parks in 2025?

Oregon Legislative & Political News

Thousands submit testimony against moving vote on Oregon gas tax

Lawmakers say ‘virtual power plants’ could help Oregon. Utilities say they’re already here

Oregon congresswoman questions legitimacy of Gresham family’s detention

Oregon Democrats’ campaign finance proposal would establish spending limits, push back other provisions

Facing a ‘chilling effect,’ Oregon lawmakers seek to beef up abortion, trans health care laws

Bill to scale back Oregon child welfare investigations in jeopardy in Salem

‘A shameful abuse of office’: Oregon senator assails Trump over $10B lawsuit against IRS

Oregon’s Democratic delegation express concern, demand answers from feds on detention centers

Lawmakers revive plan to charge polluters for extreme weather damages

Oregon bill proposes constitutional amendment to ban ‘secret police’

Oregon bills could change how you pay for energy, impact utility rates

House passes bill over ‘rigid’ Oregon animal rescue rules

New bill allows nasal spray epinephrine in Oregon schools

Oregon House passes clean energy bill to cut costs for families

Salem bill could help EMS workforce

Portland/Metro News

High housing costs and job losses continue to drag down Portland’s economy

Lawmakers call for Coast Guard’s return to Gold Beach and Bandon

‘This is what it costs’: State, local leaders line up to fund Moda Center renovation

New Portland rule for bathrooms means single stalls will be one for all

‘We are in a recession,’ Portland economist warns

One of Portland’s busiest streets may get a dramatic overhaul. Not everyone is on board

Shelter Provider Sunstone Way Sued by Whistleblower Alleging Profligate Spending, Mismanagement

A Few Years After Purchase, Health Care Giant Optum to Close Long-Standing Portland Clinic

Oregon Coast News

Bandon School Board dismisses more complaints, selects 2 new members

Sneaker wave warning issued on Oregon Coast. What to know

Construction begins this week on Chandler Bridge east of Coos Bay

Central & Eastern Oregon News

Bill could mitigate legal battles in Harney Basin. Critics say it would sideline water regulators

Willamette Valley/Salem News

PeaceHealth’s split with local emergency physicians sparks disappointment, resolve

Renters, homelessness, poverty, incomes: How Eugene compares

Southern Oregon News

Douglas County Commissioners pass motions on public works contracts,

Drain has a manager and is looking for a mayor

County’s former finance director sues Ron Smith for defamation

District wants out of sewage business

Medford City Council considers adding capacity to homeless housing site The Crossings

Central Point considers water and parks SDC hikes for developers

Josephine County board narrows commissioner applicants to five

Record-setting highs in Klamath Falls on Thursday, snow expected for Valentine’s Day weekend

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

OpenAI pivots its California ballot fight to Legislature

A tech group is launching a new effort to keep Democrats from falling behind on AI

AI insiders are sounding the alarm

Anthropic says it will cover electricity price hikes caused by its data centers

Business/Economic News

The office job decline may solve a mystery of the 2020s economy

Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year

Ground beef shipped to 3 states, including Oregon, recalled due to E. coli contamination

Oregon’s economy has lagged for decades. Some blame a shrinking workforce and too much red tape

Education News

U.S. colleges received more than $5 billion in foreign gifts, contracts in 2025

Energy & Environment News

EPA abandons the foundation of greenhouse gas rules

Emissions will keep falling despite Trump’s climate rollback

EPA repeals endangerment finding, tailpipe emissions standards

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

Health Care News

Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over health funding cuts

Why MAHA wants the US to be more like Denmark

Could GLP-1 drugs be bringing back a historic disease?

Using GLP-1s to maintain a normal weight? There are benefits and risks

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

Ground beef shipped to 3 states, including Oregon, recalled due to E. coli contamination

Housing News

Home sales plunge despite affordability improving

Natural Resource/Agriculture News

Are game wardens flying blind in fight against poachers? Critics question data.

Transportation News

El Paso mayor still awaiting information from Trump administration on airspace closure

NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash

Epstein News

Nancy Mace on unredacted names in Epstein files: ‘You would be shocked’

Epstein files reveal new depths of his ties to former Obama White House counsel

Justice & Court News

Federal court blocks Hegseth effort to punish Democratic senator

Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations

DOJ fires acting US attorney in NY who was appointed by judges

Judge halts transfer of former federal death row inmates to ‘supermax’ prison

Judge rules ICE must let religious leaders into Illinois facility for Ash Wednesday 

Judge Boasberg orders return of Venezuelan men deported under Alien Enemies Act

Judge blocks Hegseth, Pentagon bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Judge says Pentagon ‘trampled on’ Sen. Kelly’s First Amendment rights

Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ’s antitrust chief, sources say

Judge orders return of deported TdA suspects and says US must cover travel costs

Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 U.S. Marines

Immigration/ICE News

Even Trump’s own appointees are ruling against ICE’s mass detention strategy

Homan announces end to Minnesota immigration enforcement surge

Greenland News

NATO deploys to Greenland to keep Trump onside

International News

Trump continues to threaten Iran to come to deal after meeting with Netanyahu

WELT: Without US backing, Europe would struggle to defend against a Russian invasion

Russia blocks WhatsApp

Netanyahu skeptical about Trump’s talks with Iran, but says ‘good deal’ possible

National News

Nancy Guthrie live updates: New details about suspect released

FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

National Campaign/Election News

How Virginia’s top court might decide Democrats’ gerrymandering fate

Justice Democrats endorse Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois primary

Koch-backed group posts 7-figure ad buy in North Carolina Senate race

Nebraska turning over sensitive voter data after court loss

Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides

Republican resignation could shift power balance in Homeland Security battle

Polls/Surveys

Latest Polls

Poll: Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore

A year into Trump’s term, voters say Biden was better

Just 8 percent in US see immigration as biggest problem: Gallup

Poll analysis on words voters pick to describe Republican, Democratic parties

6 in 10 US adults think Trump’s gone too far with ICE, poll shows

National Political news

Mike Johnson chides DOJ for tracking lawmakers’ perusal of unredacted Epstein files

Billy Long calls Iceland ‘52nd state’ joke ‘totally inappropriate’

Senate Democrat aims to put members on record opposing Maxwell pardon

Congress erupts over Trump admin “spying” on Epstein file searches

Scoop: Dems eye protests at Trump’s State of the Union

The Republican who Mike Johnson can’t ever count on

Lawmakers express bipartisan outrage as DOJ accused of ‘spying’ on members’ Epstein searches

GOP senators express relief over failed DOJ effort to indict Democrats

GOP rep: ‘Why should you ban ICE from being at polling places?’

Obama, Dem leaders slam Trump for repeal of EPA climate finding

Democrats reject White House’s latest proposal, raising odds of partial shutdown

National Congressional News

DHS shutdown all but certain as lawmakers leave Washington with no deal

House member trips to Munich, elsewhere at risk due to likely DHS shutdown

DHS shutdown imminent as Senate leaves town without deal

Trump officials confronted with Pretti shooting video at Senate hearing

DHS shutdown imminent after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill

Minnesota officials face off at fiery Senate hearing over ICE: 5 takeaways

Hawley, Minnesota attorney general get into shouting match during Senate hearing

Fetterman only Senate Democrat to vote to keep Homeland Security funded

Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal

Senate votes to overturn DC tax decoupling, as locals push back

Time for ‘Plan B’ as DHS talks drag ahead of funding deadline

House passes revamped citizenship and voter ID bill

Trump immigration officials shown video of Alex Pretti’s death in tense Senate hearing

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

Trump/Administration News

Even Trump’s own appointees are ruling against ICE’s mass detention strategy

Trump nominates White House lawyer to trade court that could decide details of any tariff refunds

Trump attacks Oklahoma GOP governor over NGA invitation dispute

Trump continues to threaten Iran to come to deal after meeting with Netanyahu

Kennedy Center fundraising in deep turmoil after Trump takeover

Sizing up Trump’s military move to revive coal’s fortunes

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

CNN host says Leavitt defended her access after Saudi guard tried to block her

Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

Tariff News

House votes to slap back Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke

Tariff votes hand Republicans an unwanted referendum on affordability

Russia dismisses Trump tariff threats on Cuba: ‘We don’t have much trade’

Government Agency News

IRS improperly disclosed immigrant tax data to DHS: Report

McMahon leading delegation to Olympic closing ceremony

Gabbard Complaint by Whistleblower Tied to Intercepted Discussion of Jared Kushner

Military/Defense

Laser weapon that shut down El Paso’s skies was LOCUST system

Hegseth skips NATO meeting; Pentagon No. 3 urges ‘partnership rather than dependency’

NTSB chair says FAA and Pentagon communication issues ‘astounding’ but ‘not surprising’

Opinion

Good Manners Returning to the Capitol?

What has happened to the House amendment process?

Why are Americans interfering with law enforcement?

What US and Korean conservatives can learn from Japan’s election

How federal policy can promote homeownership

School choice could be Republicans’ gubernatorial gamechanger

Boston gets rent-control fever

An epic feud threatens Mideast stability at a delicate moment

Los Angeles keeps trying to kill the golden goose

A consumption tax on Americans is brewing. Tariffs are the dry run.

Bernie Sanders’s worst idea yet

The Real Epstein ‘Ring’

Trump’s Climate Liberation Act

A partial decoupling from federal tax law

JOBS Act could make small, important changes for Oregon economy

Guest Opinion: Let Oregon cities shape their own future