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Gov. Tina Kotek’s $500 million bill targets Oregon’s housing crisis with infrastructure boost, land use expansions

Housing tops Oregonians’ list of concerns, new poll shows

OHA apologizes for not publishing study that showed limited impact of increased beer, wine taxes on heavy drinking

Oregon Supreme Court ruling will have significant implications for state Legislature, could deter future walkouts

The Oregon timber industry won huge tax cuts in the 1990s. Now it may get another break thanks to a top lawmaker.

Lawmakers appear ready to walk back decriminalization of drugs

Oregon Court of Appeals: Farm dwellings unaffected by expedited housing law

Important dates as Oregon Employment Department migrates online

State report says Oregon needs nearly 3,000 more beds for behavioral health treatment

Republican lawmaker uses Measure 110 committee assignment to solicit donations to his campaign

Oregon Election News

Senate Republican leader Tim Knopp won’t appeal disqualification

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Newberg school board members violated open meetings law, judge finds

Fire bureau floats cuts to Portland Street Response as budget uncertainty looms

What will the Oregon Zoo look like in 15 years? Portland voters will soon decide

PSU report: Homeless continued to increase in 2023

Salem Area

Oregon’s 2nd largest school district works to avoid echoes of fractious Portland Public Schools’ strike

Central/Eastern Oregon

Teaching the teachers: Retired administrators developed professional coaching model

Across Eastern Oregon, volunteers, agencies tally the homeless

Temporary loss of ‘recreational immunity’ has city, county officials concerned about liability issues

Morrow County nearing resolution to ambulance service conflict

Pendleton mulls challenge of safety in public spaces

Columbia River locks to close temporarily for maintenance in March

Albany/Corvallis Area

Alleged Corvallis charter violation: Ellis lawsuit moves to federal court

Eugene Area

On the agenda: Springfield could send road repair bond to voters

Roseburg Area

Erika Bare announced as new South Umpqua superintendent

Fish enhancement projects continue to monitor fish progress in Soda Springs

Roseburg Economic Development Commission approves 11 grants

Medford Area

Judge says Medford laws on homeless camping are constitutional

Asante readies new Rogue Regional pavilion

District map for proposed new Josephine County charter finalized

Lithia & Driveway Fields crosses milestone of 3 million visitors

Jackson County Circuit Court unveils new jury summons, self-guided portal

‘This complex is awesome’: Rogue X hosts national-level cornhole competition

Klamath Falls Area

Hear that train a-coming: Klamath Falls City Council finally set to vote on quiet zone at Portland Street

Public safety for all: Long-awaited appointment to Klamath County District Attorney’s Office promises fairness, equality for all

Klamath County declares unexplained residential flooding a local emergency

F-35A Lightning II to arrive at Kingsley Field in 2026

Southern Oregon Coast

Mayors present “State of Cities” to community members

National News

Border enforcement policy, wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel part of $118B package revealed by Senate

Speaker Johnson: Border bill is ‘even worse than we expected’

Powell: ‘The US is on an unsustainable fiscal path’

Election News

Can Trump be on the ballot? Supreme Court at center of 2024 presidential campaign

Business News

Oregon wine news roundup: sales drop, winemaker plans 90-home development and more

Tesla recalling almost all its EVs in US for software fix

Opinion

Portland Area

With Measure 110 at a crossroads, two views on the path legislators should take (Opinion)

Opinion: Recriminalizing drug possession is the wrong way to address Oregon’s drug addiction crisis

Opinion: Fix Measure 110’s flaws now so voters won’t have to in November

Letter from the Editor: When is someone a teen vs. an adult?

My View: Senate Bill 92 promotes greater public participation on state boards, committees

Central/Eastern Oregon

Other views: Oregon’s tax system is fundamentally unfair, but we can fix it

Capital chatter: Measure 110 redux is underway

Other views: Lawmakers must address flaws with Measure 110

Our view: Focus is key during the short legislative session

Medford Area

Editorial: Threats to kill city councilors are way over the legal line

OUR VIEW: Homelessness finding shows Medford takes proper steps

OTHER VIEWS: Quorum rules must change to stop walkouts

OTHER VIEWS: Old-growth forests require better land management

Klamath Falls Area

Commentary: Oregon Supreme Court decision not likely to be legislative boon for Democrats

Southern Oregon Coast

Guest Column: Republicans must rally to avoid a shutdown