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Oregon Political News

About three-quarters of Oregonians retain Medicaid coverage during eligibility review

Schools, community groups struggle to meet demand for summer learning without state funds

Wildfires

Flat Fire grows to 15,217 acres, Boulder Fire 100% contained 

Reinforcements arrive to fight growing Flat Fire in Oregon

UPDATED: 65-acre fire off Table Rock Road Thursday afternoon was human-caused

Oregon Election News

Chavez-DeRemer far outraised all other Oregon candidates for Congress in the most recent quarter

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Central Eastside business group loses leader as industrial zone seeks turnaround

Portland releases results of 90-day reset plan in the Central Eastside

Legacy Health executive on why the hospital system will outsource lab services

Portland clean energy fund PCEF making accountability progress, auditor says

Gonzalez pulls back charter reform proposals on council size, ranked-choice voting

Ryan won’t support two of three proposed charter amendments

Portland city councilors seek changes to voter-approved charter reforms

Rubio Asks City Attorney if Portland Street Response Can Use Some of the Money Budgeted for the Police Accountability Commission

Salem Area

Chemawa Indian School mishandled funds, audit finds

Central Oregon Area

UPDATE: Hermiston brush fire prompts response from numerous agencies

A severed artery for a local community

New biochar plant in Oregon ramps up production

Albany/Corvallis Area

Cause of Lacomb Road fire unknown

Even with increased funding, Corvallis schools cut support staff

Eugene Area

Initial Signature Verification in Holvey Recall Effort Shows High Failure Rate

Judge: Environmentalists face ‘uphill battle’ against 29,000-acre thinning projects

Roseburg Area

Robert Freeman appointed as Glide School District superintendent

Financial, insurance considerations during wildfire season

Six applicants for Roseburg City Council seat

Medford Area

Grants Pass Public safety levy renewal headed to fall ballot

City council hears testimony about rules concerning handouts, services in parks

Josephine County commissioners hope a non-taxing district will boost funds

At Golden town hall, audience asks about walkout by state senators

Jackson County winegrowers face invasive pest

Klamath Falls Area

Water allocations dry up for Enterprise Irrigation District

Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

Klamath Falls City Council approves contract to extend curbs downtown

Southern Oregon Coast

Congressional Visit: Hoyle talks wildfire protection, jobs, values

Coos County Search and Rescue Team conducts three-day training exercise

National Election News

Trump classified documents trial date set for May 2024

Business

Providence doctors on why now is the time to unionize

How a multibillion-dollar lawsuit could upend the homebuying industry

Opinion

Central Oregon Area

Eye to the sky: What’s the difference between smoke and haze?

Our view: Oregon should look at insurance coverage and wildfire

Roseburg Area

Guest Column: Give our hero fire fighters plans to win

Medford Area

OUR VIEW: Caregiving system needs overhaul and accountability

OUR VIEW: Increased fire awareness sparks array of safety efforts

Southern Oregon Coast

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