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Oregon/Northwest News

Oregon voters support existing school taxes; reject increases

Oregon sues Department of Homeland Security over restrictions on grant funding

Oregon argues against Trump tariffs in case before US Supreme Court

Longest government shutdown ever rocks Pacific Northwest as parties remain at odds

How ordinary Oregonians are creating networks to shield immigrant neighbors from ICE

Why Oregon has 3rd highest percentage of SNAP recipients in U.S.

Oregon rejects federal claims of Medicaid spending on undocumented immigrants

Oregon Political News

Who’s running for office in Oregon in 2026?

Labor advocate appointed to serve remainder of Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s term

Oregon Democrats push for charging federal agents with state law. Police say not so fast

Former Blazer Chris Dudley Nearly Won the 2010 Governor’s Race. He’s Thinking Hard About 2026. 

Oregon officials will not conduct criminal investigation of errantly registered voters who cast ballots

Portland/Metro News

Portland’s parks levy passage favored in early returns on election night

Washington County library, public safety measures passing on election night

What led 4 older Oregonians to the Portland ICE protests

Portland police oversight staff on strike

Council Cancels Meeting After Rift Over New Police Accountability Office

How a Fire at the Home of City Councilor Candace Avalos Turned Into a Political Inferno

Sandy-area voters reject construction bond for Oregon Trail School District

West Linn-Wilsonville vote on school construction bond appears to pass

Washington County levy funding local libraries appears headed for approval

Washington County voters appear to approve property tax increase to fund public safety

Oregon Coast News

Oregon Coast homebuilders tap new state loan program for middle-income homes

When do king tides hit the Oregon Coast this month? How to see them

State Agency Alert: National Flood Insurance Program paused

Central & Eastern Oregon News

Election 2025: Umatilla voters pass police station bond measure

NE Oregon scrambles to help people during food stamp delay

ELECTION 2025: CTUIR elects new board chair, passes alcohol sales

Willamette Valley/Salem News

Election Day live updates for Marion and Polk County ballot measures

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reacts to levy passing Nov. 4 election

Nov. 4 election results: Linn County public safety levy passes

Corvallis set to devise new homeless plan

Police and fire being taxed by lack of CAHOOTS in Eugene

Springfield voters say yes to fire levy

Southern Oregon News

Medford voters approve hotel tax hike to fund downtown redevelopment

Josephine County Republican Party splinters apart over power struggle

Ashland mayor breaks City Council tie, rejecting referendum on requiring voter approval for utility fees

Post-Election Night Work Begins as Certification Date Approaches

Jackson County to Test Wireless Emergency Alert System Along I-5 Corridor

Jackson County commissioners declare state of emergency amid ongoing food scarcity

Five on 5 – John Kitzhaber – former Oregon Governor

Klamath groups say fish screen promises have gone unfulfilled

Business & Economic News

Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract

Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big

320,000 Jeep hybrids recalled due to battery that can catch fire

Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback: Here’s why

Private sector added 42K jobs in October: ADP

1 million Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru vehicles recalled: Here’s why

Education News

State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report released

Energy & Environment News

An Oregon utility’s break with coal brings customer savings

Energy Department announces $625M for quantum research centers

Natural Resource/Agriculture News

Oregon’s hazelnut harvest could break records

Public Safety News

Oregon v. Trump Showed How Law Enforcement Officers See Themselves—and the Communities They Police

FBI urges ICE to ID themselves as criminals impersonate officers

Transportation News

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

Court Justice News

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs

Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings

Supreme Court enters the lion’s den on Trump tariffs

Judge allows Trump to reconsider previously approved wind project

‘Indict first, investigate second’: Judge questions DOJ in Comey case

 International News

DHS ending deportation protections for South Sudanese nationals

Putin orders nuclear testing preparations after Trump’s surprise shift

National News

11 dead after engine fell off UPS plane that crashed and exploded in Kentucky

National Campaign News

California’s new map puts GOP on the run

Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward

A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night

Democrats take Virginia, N.J. governor races; Mamdani cruises in NYC

California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

Key reasons for Democrats to be hopeful after the election — and cautious

Democrats grapple with competing visions for party’s future after election sweep

Trump adviser: Election results ‘great lesson’ for GOP

Democrats win key Georgia special elections seen as midterm bellwethers

A big blue wave for Democrats, and two paths forward

The DCCC isn’t ruling out playing in Democratic primaries

Election results’ message: Americans want things cheaper

Polls/Surveys

Majority of voters say they’ve made sacrifices in past year to make ends meet: Poll

National Political News

Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

IRS cancels free tax filing program, Oregon senator blasts Trump for hurting taxpayers

Mamdani win escalates already combative relationship with Trump

President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke

Trump says choice is between ‘communism or common sense’ after Tuesday’s elections

Thune says ending filibuster ‘not happening’ despite Trump’s demands

Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in

Read the full transcript of 60 Minutes’ interview with President Trump

Trump touts an economic ‘golden age’ a day after heavy GOP election losses

Dems warned of “hell to pay” if they cut “weak” post-election shutdown deal

Inside Trump’s “uncomfortable” breakfast with Republican senators

Government Shutdown News

Air traffic controllers warn of ‘tipping point’ as U.S. government shutdown drags on

Youngkin blames GOP losses in Virginia on shutdown

Tariff/Trade News

What to know after the Supreme Court arguments over Trump’s tariffs

5 takeaways from Trump’s tariffs at Supreme Court

Trump’s tariffs get frosty reception at Supreme Court

Military/Defense

Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill

Opinion

Oregon leaders’ electoral success in 2026 starts with business

Opinion: Make Oregon a magnet for opportunity

The government may not open again this year, thanks to Speaker Johnson 

The left is making Nick Fuentes seem cool?  

The American experiment will die with our decrepit leadership if we don’t act soon 

Thanks to Trump’s overreach, Democrats won big

At the Supreme Court, the truth of Trump’s tariffs is revealed

Trump Really Was on the Ballot

Hitting Putin Where It Hurts

What’s really concerning Republicans after Tuesday’s romp

The Night Democrats Finally Stopped Losing