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Tuesday, March 5, 2024: Legislature approves extensive housing package that was Gov. Tina Kotek’s top priority

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Oregon Political News

Legislature approves extensive housing package that was Gov. Tina Kotek’s top priority

Good government groups criticize as insufficient lawmakers’ proposed changes to campaign finance bill

Oregon passes expansive right-to-repair law, defying tech industry concerns

Push to ditch daylight saving time narrowly approved by Oregon Senate

Election News

Oregon state Sen. Jeff Golden drops out of race for treasurer

Open Primary Initiative Craters

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Politics ensnares Portland crime forum as complaints from DA Mike Schmidt force challenger off panel

Gateway Transit Center reopens to MAX trains, TriMet plans Hillsboro disruption

After High Cost Estimate, City Council Rethinks Sophistication of District Offices

Salem Area

Judge: Marion County must amend state hospital, OHA suit

Central/Eastern Oregon

After 2A tournament hotel price concerns, Pendleton Chamber finds solutions

Public can comment on Pendleton air service

Albany/Corvallis Area

Updated: Truck tracks diesel slick through Albany, prompting response

Eugene Area

On the agenda: Lane County fairgrounds, tax exemptions, hockey arena

Roseburg Area

Douglas County bridge replacements and fairgrounds improvements

Medford Area

At town halls in Ashland and Grants Pass, Merkley calls support for Israel ‘conditional’

Ongoing Postal Service consolidation causes Rogue Valley mail delays

Portland housing developer eyes potential Riverside Avenue apartments

County officials, service providers speak out on Measure 110 changes

Klamath Falls Area

City, county accepting applicants for economic development, tourism grants

International News

White House urges temporary Israel-Hamas cease-fire

Election News

Donald Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucuses, adding to victories going into Super Tuesday

Barrett joins liberal justices on Trump ballot ban ruling going too far

Opinion

Central/Eastern Oregon

Our view: Loss of farmland is an existential threat

Medford Area

OTHER VIEWS: Dam removal efforts grow across California

OTHER VIEWS: Oregon weighs AI usage in campaigns