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Monday, May 9, 2022: Pandemic pushes Oregon’s public defender system to the brink; Oregon mental health advocates ask top U.S. official for help

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Oregon Political News

Prison club for Oregon’s convicted killers investigated for financial ‘discrepancies’

Pandemic pushes Oregon’s public defender system to the brink

Oregon mental health advocates ask top U.S. official for help

I-5 bridge: Fights over lanes, light rail and costs

Oregon Election News

Oregon candidates for governor: What would they do immediately to address homelessness?

Weeks before primary, ‘undecided’ leads GOP governor’s race

Republican Candidate for Governor Bob Tiernan’s Ties to California Deepen

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Why Portland has one of the nation’s smallest gaps between high and low wages

Providence St. Vincent nurses vote to strike to demand ‘fair contract’

Ryan reacts to Safe Rest Village protest

Wheeler announces livability initiatives at City Club

Downtown Stakeholders Rescind Support for Safe Rest Village, Citing City’s Refusal to Screen Residents

Salem Area

Salem-area attorneys slam Paige Clarkson mailer

Burying irrigation lines saves water in hazelnut orchard

Central/Eastern Oregon

Port of Morrow pollutes water for years with little state action

Improvements continue on Sears store in Pendleton

Pendleton city manager looks to boost police department

Umatilla County’s COVID-19 cases remaining low

Bailing twine posses danger to osprey

Albany/Corvallis Area

The Corvallis crunch: Finding housing a challenge for OSU students

Hoyle a no-show in Corvallis congressional debate, that sparked these comments

Editorial: The Majestic Theatre might symbolize Corvallis’ tough budget choices

Roseburg Area

Wildlife Safari reaches fundraising goal for new giraffe barn

A new K-8 school in Canyonville on the ballot for South Umpqua School District

Medford Area

Medford middle school zoning choice explained

An ecosystem of good

Southern Oregon son makes final journey home

Oakdale rezoning plan for Medford schools selected 

Medford considers housing development code changes

Medford bike park plans get rolling

Southern Oregon Coast

Presentation on marine heatwaves, coastal fishes

International News

G-7 leaders vow to cut Russian oil imports

Business

Boeing planning to move HQ to Arlington

Ag / Natural Resource News

Presentation on marine heatwaves, coastal fishes

Opinion

Portland Area

Editorial: Oregon’s groundbreaking abortion-rights law needs better implementation

Opinion: The decade-long fight for public access to Oswego Lake

Editorial: Gubernatorial primary candidates on commutations

War and remembrance in Hood River: Steve Duin column

Salem Area

From the editor: Statesman Journal ends traditional opinion content

For Salem-Keizer, expand the dual-language programs

Central/Eastern Oregon

Our view: Wyden committed to representing all

Other views: Will Oregon leaders stand up for environmental justice?

Eugene Area

Guest view: ‘We are furious, but this won’t stop us’

Opinion: Not fine with ending fines

Roseburg Area

Guest column: Better school buildings will make Roseburg a better place

Guest column: There’s a need to maintain current land use plans