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Oregon News

Here comes an illicit drug 40 times more potent than fentanyl

Kotek: Biden approves emergency relief for January winter storm

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek chooses new education adviser from Oregon Department of Education

Will the Powerball Winner’s Tax Payment Increase Our Chances of a Kicker Check?

Oregon governor signs property tax reset for 2020 wildfire victims

Oregon Political & Election News

Editorial endorsement May 2024: Jeff Gudman is Democrats’ best choice for treasurer

Editorial endorsement May 2024: Voters should pick Rayfield, Lathrop in Democratic, Republican AG primaries

Editorial endorsement May 2024: Choose Read in Democratic primary for secretary of state; no pick for Republicans

Rep. Cliff Bentz seeks to convince nation wolves are ‘cold killers’

Judge dismisses former legislative conduct officer’s $1.2 million whistleblower lawsuit

Running for Oregon’s most competitive seat in Congress, Bynum, McLeod-Skinner pitch their differing track records, plans

Democratic candidates for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District debate polarization, stances on Gaza

Salem Area

Salem’s proposed budget cuts library jobs, closes West Salem branch

Central/Eastern Oregon

REAL Oregon celebrates Class 7 graduation

Southern Oregon Area

Grants boost staffing for wildland firefighters

Grants Pass City Council scheduled to consider homeless resource center

Jackson County sees record number of voters; nonaffiliated outnumber GOP and Dems

SOU to outsource student health center services to La Clinica

Medford School Board gets stark message on projected $15M budget shortfall

Klamath Project farmer Marc Staunton warns Congressional subcommittee of potential damages if rules changes are adopted

Business News

Trades make a comeback with Gen Z workers

Natural Resource News

Grants boost staffing for wildland firefighters

Environmental groups call on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to stop southern Oregon logging project

Health News

With no other choice, Oregon parents whose teens need behavioral health care send them out of state

Measles cases are up sharply in 2024. Here’s what’s driving the increase — and why it’s such a big deal

Education News

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek chooses new education adviser from Oregon Department of Education

Medford School Board gets stark message on projected $15M budget shortfall

International News

Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles

US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint

US helps Israel thwart Iran assault; world awaits Israeli response

National Political & Election News

As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign

Fetterman on Iranian strikes: ‘It really demonstrates how it’s astonishing we are not standing firmly with Israel’

Scoop: Teamsters make another move toward GOP

Opinion

OUR VIEW: Monument battle won, but opponents say fight isn’t over