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Oregon News

Federal tax cuts could blow a $373 million hole in Oregon’s new budget, economists say

Oregon economy slows, will take $888 million revenue hit in next two years from Trump budget

Oregon’s budget has a $370M problem, economists say: ‘It’s now in the red’

Oregon regulators accuse grass seed company of underpaying farmers

Oregon Political News /Polls

Lori Chavez-DeRemer hopes for Trump administration ‘crackdown’ in Portland

Capital Chatter: Republicans feel sidelined in drive to fund ODOT

Unlike Dems, Oregon’s lone Republican in Congress mum on public events during August recess

Transportation tax and fee hikes remain controversial ahead of Oregon Democrats’ planned vote to enact them in coming days

Oregon Wildfire News

Oregon fire map & tracker

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Flat Fire in Central Oregon burns over 23K acres, 7% contained

Community applauds home saving efforts at Flat Fire community meeting

Unburned trees left after Oregon’s Labor Day Fires are dying — a potential blow to future forests

Oregon fires: Large closure issued due to 7,600 acre Emigrant Fire

DFPA decreases fire danger levels to High

Portland/Metro News

How East Portland’s new councilors are reaching their constituents

Prosper Portland Poured $88 Million Into the Gateway Neighborhood. It’s Gotten Worse.

Portland Public Schools Broaches Topic of Consolidation

City Begins Search for Permanent City Administrator

Mayor Keith Wilson Is Sending Unhoused People Back to Their Families

Oregon Coast

North Bend swing span bridge goes up in flames

Central & Eastern Oregon News

In search of source for Crook County well pollution, Oregon presses mining company to investigate itself

Pendleton’s public transit programs stay on the road amid federal funding uncertainty

Willamette Valley/Salem News

Albany firefighters at Simpson Park 3 times in 4 days

Corvallis schools flunk equity test, says board

Southern Oregon

Drug Court graduates celebrate

Health care career training expands in Grants Pass at new RCC facility

Library board asks to reopen talks on lease

Ashland council OKs nearly $1 million for improvements to building used as shelter

Water limits in multiple Jackson County cities set to end today

Storm sparks 4 small wildfires, all under control now by ODF

Three tenants leaving Phoodery, cite rising fees

Steeple chase: Insurance premiums have jumped — including for churches, houses of worship

Klamath Basin legislators talk transportation

Business & Economic News

Oregonians share nightmare stories about trying to cancel gym memberships as feds sue 1 business

Cracker Barrel’s going back to its old logo, admitting it ‘could have done a better job’ with redesign

Nvidia Breaks Sales Record Despite Chinese Trade Hiccups

GM recalling 23,000 vehicles over fuel leak issue

Trump knee-caps America’s institutions

Education News

Colleges see significant drop in international students as fall semester begins

New FAFSA form to be ready by Oct. 1, Education secretary says

Health News

FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump’s bill, despite RFK Jr.’s promise

OHSU Embraced a Report Calling It to Task for Its Handling of Sexual Misconduct. In Court, It Tells Another Story.

CDC director ousted after RFK Jr. pushed her to change vaccine policy

FDA rescinds emergency use authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines: RFK Jr.

Public Safety

State analysis claimed surge in gun background checks. Oregon State Police disagree

Here are 10 cities with the highest crime rates

International News

3 in 4 say Putin wouldn’t honor any Ukraine peace deal: Survey

Scoop: Tony Blair and Jared Kushner brief Trump on Gaza post-war plans

Denmark summons U.S. envoy over Greenland influence campaign with Trump ties

National News

Minneapolis police: shooting at Catholic school has left 3 dead, including shooter, and 17 injured

Trump’s transportation secretary takes management of Washington’s Union Station away from Amtrak

What to know about the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school

In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump’s law enforcement surge

Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests

National Campaign News/Polls

Democrats eye new presidential primary calendar in 2028, with South Carolina’s top spot in jeopardy

Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat, breaking GOP supermajority

Key takeaways from Tuesday’s special elections in Iowa and Georgia

Trump approval up 5 points in past month: Survey

Louisiana asks Supreme Court to gut Voting Rights Act and ban use of race in redistricting

National Political News

The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that

Hurricane Katrina forced changes at FEMA. Trump is rolling them back

Native American housing advocates urge Congress to renew affordable housing law

Tribal radio stations wait on $9M pledged in congressional handshake deal

Blue states that sued kept CDC grants, while red states feel brunt of Trump clawbacks

White House explains its reasoning for reclaiming control over DC’s Union Station

Collins heckled at Maine event: ‘Shame, shame, shame’

Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China’s grip

DOJ in emergency filing asking Supreme Court to let officials block foreign aid

The U.S. system always had loopholes. Trump 2.0 exploits what others resisted

Tariff/Trade News

Trump’s steep tariffs on products from India take effect

Tariffs may mean earlier holiday deals, fewer choices, report says

Government Employee News

FEMA employees who signed dissent letter put on leave, group says

Military/Veteran News

Defense Department tech innovation chief steps down as shake-ups continue

The growing list of military ousters under Trump 2.0

How Did the World’s Most Sophisticated Military Fall So Far Behind With Drone Warfare?

Opinion

Rubio’s refusal to condemn sham elections faces a test

The Two Faces of the FDA

The MAGA agenda pushes Trump out of the mainstream 

America is less white but it’s still very American