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Oregon/Northwest News

Oregon Leads in Democracy but Falls Behind in Mental Health, Report Finds

‘We are its voice’: Columbia River must be protected after mill disaster, tribes say

Fired Oregon prison administrator files $7M lawsuit, claiming retaliation

Oregon State Hospital still in contempt of court 1 year later

Kayaking in Oregon now requires permit; activists seek to end that

Drought worsening in Oregon, rest of Pacific Northwest

More SNAP restrictions on the way: What to know before they take effect

Oregon Legislative News

Bob Packwood, longtime Oregon Senator marred by scandal, dies at 93

Dozens of new Oregon laws are set to go into effect this week. Here’s a closer look

Former U.S. Senator Bob Packwood Dies at 93

Bob Packwood, longtime Oregon senator derailed by sex scandal, dies at 93

Wildfire News

Time served for man who lit $2M Slate Fire in Linn County

DFPA suppresses Kent Creek Fire southwest of Winston: FINAL UPDATE

Portland/Metro News

Protester sues US government over tactics outside Portland ICE building

After all-night session, Multnomah County board passes budget with deep cuts; homeless services, DA among them

PPS Board Will Weigh Renaming Several Schools, Including Jefferson High School and César Chávez K-8

Central & Eastern Oregon News

Warm Springs Tribe urges focus on Columbia River in aftermath of Longview disaster

Southern Oregon News

Federal labor agency orders Asante to bargain with union, three years after vote

City of Myrtle Creek adopts budget for upcoming fiscal year, debates building

Klamath farmers will take payments to idle their fields

Ashland sees a tourism resurgence, with visitor days at 1.3 million

Existing urban home sales rise 3.4% in Jackson County, fall in Josephine

Klamath Project Water Users gather to prepare for a challenging water year

AI/Technology News

Trump: U.S. stake in AI giants “could be a beautiful thing”

Revenge of the AI bubble

Business/Economic News

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

Oregon craft breweries lose their froth

Longtime ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent lived many workers’ fantasy: Telling your boss off

New Oregon robot dealers automate businesses, but say they don’t replace jobs

Data centers are driving demand for gas from Northwest utilities, reports find

Pelley says CBS News ‘is on fire’

Subaru recall: Moonroof glass may detach while driving

Deadline for Trader Joe’s settlement approaching

Intoxicating hemp industry seeks rescue in Congress as ban looms

Market Rout Leaves Wall Street Bracing for Rockier Times

When Trump Jawbones the Market, Bet Against Him at Your Peril

Health Care News

How sick is sick enough? New Medicaid work rule worries patient advocates, states.

Make America Healthy Again reaches the end of its rope

Natural Resource/Agriculture News

The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly

As Roadless Rule rollback looms, grassroots hearings take root

Justice & Court News

Oregon Supreme Court dismisses petition because of false AI-generated legal citations

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump’s birthday

Trump administration processing freeze on asylum seekers violated law, judge rules

Appeals court won’t revisit tear gas limits sought by residents near Portland ICE facility

DOJ has other routes to payouts beyond Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Judge tosses lawsuit against musician who canceled Kennedy Center concert after Trump renaming

Lawsuit to stop ‘anti-weaponization’ fund moot, DOJ tells court

Immigration/ICE News

U.K. deputy prime minister: JD Vance was wrong to blame teen’s murder on immigration

What happens to the children left behind in the wake of ICE arrests?

International News

When U.S. foreign aid changed, AIDS workers in Africa felt it

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West

Foreign Businesses Are Fleeing Cuba as Its Economy Collapses

Polls/Surveys

Latest Polls

National Campaigns/Elections

Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign

Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip

Democratic confidence surges with Turek’s Iowa Senate primary

Fitzpatrick on Platner: ‘We have to set a higher bar’ in Congress

Bodnar, Osborn make the case for independent Senate candidates in solid red states

Jewish Dems sound alarm about antisemitism and 2028

How Republicans made the House harder for Democrats to win

National Political News

Rising: June 5, 2026

Treasury secretary attacks Oregon senator over son’s Epstein ties at Senate hearing

Democrats eyeing investigations, and perhaps prosecutions, of Trump officials

DOJ has other routes to payouts beyond Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Mamdani: Democratic Party has ‘lost its focus on working people’

Why most politicians are not calling for data center bans despite voters’ anger

These People Handpicked Graham Platner. He’s Now Democrats’ Biggest Risk.

The women who could make or break MAGA

National Congressional News

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund

US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting

Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick

Spy-law extension at risk after Senate votes against launching debate

Senate GOP passes immigration enforcement bill

Trump/Administration News

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message

Trump says he ‘wouldn’t mind’ slashing intelligence jobs

Trump’s name is being erased from the Kennedy Center

Trump cuts off interview with Welker: ‘I’ve had enough’

Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund: ‘Great idea’

Sunday shows preview: Trump faces GOP headwinds as midterms near

Trump denies campaign push to finish endless wars: ‘I didn’t promise anything’

Trump drags feet on drone deal with Ukraine, mystifying experts

Trump auctions off rights to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge, but gets few bidders

Trump won’t rule out payments to Jan. 6 rioters

Himes says Pulte in intelligence role is Trump’s “worst and most dangerous” appointment

Trump’s next GOP loyalty test: Ending the changing of the clocks

Trump eyes his next DC renovation: The Lincoln Memorial

Middle East Conflict News

Iran retaliates after Israel struck Beirut, accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire

Trump tells Netanyahu not to strike Iran

Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response

Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a ‘just war’

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire

Trump says war with Iran will end ‘one way or the other’ after criticizing Democrats

Trump: Iran has not agreed on peace deal because they’re ‘strong,’ ‘proud’

Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire

Hormuz Crisis Exposes a Global Flaw That Will Take Years to Fix

U.S. will work with Iran to destroy its uranium if they can make a deal, Trump says

Trump spoke with Netanyahu, sources say, and urged Iran to ‘get back’ to the negotiation table following the attack

President Trump responds after Iran’s latest attack on Israel threatens peace talks

Scoop: Trump’s Iran envoys quietly convene nuclear experts in Tennessee

Defense/Military News

House Republican criticizes Hegseth ‘inappropriate’ D-Day remarks

House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate

Opinion

Investing in people is clear path forward for Oregon Gov. Kotek’s ‘Prosperity Council’

IP28 is likely unconstitutional and would harm Oregonians | OPINION

The biggest threat to higher education isn’t making headlines 

The US government is pillaging our national forests from within 

Is Britain getting a new prime minister?

As schools close nationwide, Black students bear the greatest burden

NASA’s moon base might be nothing like science fiction’s predictions

America’s most boring nightmare

Delaying food stamp reforms to pass the farm bill is a mistake

Harassing Supreme Court Justice Barrett at Home

Editorial cartoons for June 7, 2026: ’60 Minutes’ turmoil, Trump’s Washington, Cabinet shuffle