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Oregon/Northwest News

Drought declarations expand as Oregon deals with the aftermath of historically warm winter

Oregon to add 24 new electric vehicle charging stations across its highways

Oregon physician turned wellness influencer Casey Means out as surgeon general nominee

Oregon Election News

How hikes to Oregon gas taxes and fees ended up on the ballot

Danielle Bethell knows she’s the long shot candidate for Oregon governor

At Oregon’s powerful teachers union, disenchantment with political status quo fuels a vibe shift

WW’s May 2026 Endorsements: Oregon Senate

Meet the Republican candidates running for US Senate in Oregon

Portland/Metro News

Portland Chamber of Commerce behind survey targeting progressive challengers to Dem incumbents

Tigard officials urge bond for $150 million public safety building

Serious mental illness is often connected to homelessness. It doesn’t have to be, Portland professor says

Portland housing authority to pay outgoing CEO $171K to resign

Portland mayor proposes $100K grants to spur new grocery stores

County Commissioner and City Councilor Call on Home Forward Board to Resign

Oregon Coast News

County Clerk candidates stump at public forum

Central & Eastern Oregon News

After ethics lapses, an eastern Oregon House member faces 1st serious primary challenge in 25 years

Willamette Valley/Salem News

PeaceHealth, ApolloMD, Lane Emergency Physicians defend plans in court

A former Eugene 4J school psychologist pleaded guilty in federal court

As I See It: Benton County race a time for reflection

Southern Oregon News

Jefferson Public Radio may have to weather changes amid Southern Oregon University cuts

Douglas County Board of Commissioners approve state and federal agreements, issue proclamation for firefighters

Is DeSpain the presumptive nominee?

Second air force veteran running for commissioner

Jackson County administrator earns positive job reviews

Economy top issue at Josephine County Position 2 candidate forum

City of Medford reports fewer illegal camps amid outreach push

SOU President Rick Bailey speaks on Preliminary Financial Consulting Report

AI/Technology News

AI’s endless game of thrones

Business/Economic News

Jim Cramer on inflation report: ‘These numbers are just bad’

S&P, Nasdaq Close at Records, Finishing Best Month Since 2020

Advocates, lawmakers back $200,000 penalty against NW Natural

Education News

‘We were counting on these summer funds’: Many Oregon schools denied summer learning money

Transportation News

First commercial flight between US, Venezuela in 7 years departs from Miami

Which commutes are burning people out the most?

Polls/Surveys

Latest Polls

Poll finds more than half oppose Trump ballroom following WHCA assassination attempt

National Campaigns/Elections

Supreme Court roils 2026 midterms with Voting Rights Act ruling

Platner after Mills drops out: ‘We will start tearing down the system’

Cassidy trails behind Letlow, Fleming in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary: Poll

Republicans would lose big if midterms were held today: Brit Hume

Louisiana will change congressional maps before midterms, governor says

James leading GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan: Survey

At the Races: A reprieve for Republicans?

Speaker Johnson calls for redistricting Southern states before midterms

Louisiana moves to suspend House primaries as states face pressure to redistrict

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

GOP faces gas pump problem at the polls

Exclusive: New group plots 2028 “Abundance” agenda

National Political News

Rising: April 30, 2026

Conservative ‘Squawk Box’ host tussles with Scalise over gas prices 

Trump accuses Cassidy of ‘political games’ after surgeon general nominee switch

Trump pulls Casey Means nomination for surgeon general for Fox News’s Nicole Saphier

National redistricting war reignites with Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling

Thom Tillis doubles down on his latest Trump personnel ultimatum

‘Fool me once…’ Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing

Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

National Congressional News

Collins breaks with GOP leaders on Iran war powers resolution

House passes bill to fund most of DHS in major step toward ending 10-week shutdown

Congress passes 45-day extension of nation’s spy powers

House strips controversial pro-pesticide policies from farm bill

Johnson quashes farm bill rebellion to pass budget blueprint for reconciliation 2.0

Senators pass resolution banning themselves from trading on prediction markets

Thune pushes 45-day extension of FISA surveillance authority to avoid blackout

House approves reauthorization of warrantless spy powers

Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee

Senate confirms ATF director, who announces new rules

Record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends

After weeks of GOP infighting, conservative hardliners admitted they had no leverage left in the fight

House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown

Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation by House Ethics

Trump/Administration News

Trump signs bill to end record Homeland Security shutdown, averting more airport disruptions

Trump signs executive order expanding retirement benefits

Who is Nicole Saphier, new Trump surgeon general nominee? 

Trump lashes out at Merz, calling on him to fix a ‘broken’ Germany

Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

Trump Poised to Defy Congress on War Authorization

Trump’s Threat to Pull Troops From Germany Risks Eroding U.S. Power Projection

Trump says UK royals got him ‘to do something that nobody else was able to’

Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon

‘Shock coming’: Trump economy grows but war fallout stokes inflation

Trump, Putin talk about each other’s wars in Wednesday phone call

Once-rising Trump aide sidelined from Iran, Ukraine work

Middle East Conflict News

When does Iran war hit 60 days?

Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

Iran live updates: Senate fails to advance Iran War Powers Resolution for 6th time

Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers

Tariff News

Trump removes Scotch whisky tariffs after visit from King Charles III

Defense/Military News

Heat rises on Hegseth ahead of back-to-back hearings 

Scoop: Commanders to brief Trump on new Iran military options Thursday

Berlin deepens military ties with Washington while Merz-Trump rift grows

Opinion

Abortion is an economic issue Republicans aren’t ready to face

America must protect its judges and defend the rule of law

China on the ropes: The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ gains ground in Latin America

Congress, close the crypto crime gap — before criminals get there first

Trump heads to Beijing with fewer cards to play

Trump is 14 days from decisive victory in Iran

How King Charles tamed Trump

Paying to kill wind projects is a blow to energy development

This unanimous Supreme Court abortion ruling is a win for privacy

The Board of Peace Speaks Up About Hamas