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Oregon/Northwest News

In Setback, Group Planning Universal Health Care in Oregon Delays Report to Lawmakers

Drought worsens across Pacific Northwest, covers 91% of Oregon

A new addition to the Oregon Capitol helps children with severe disabilities ‘advocate with dignity’

Oregon Campaign & Election News

First general election ad from Drazan goes after Kotek, state spending

Wildfire News

As blazes rage across Oregon, Mosier explores a proactive approach to fire

Fire growth near Mount Hood spurs fresh evacuations in Wasco, Clackamas counties

Mount Hood area wildfires prompt new evacuations

Umatilla National Forest fires update for Aug. 11

With 46 fires burning, Pacific Northwest is nation’s fire hotspot

New upgrades and downgrades for Evacuations due to the Wrights Spring Fire

Containment reaches 60% for the Woodrat Mountain Fire

Portland/Metro News

Washington County DA, judge trade blame for drug court hiatus

Multnomah County chair doubles down on hiring former Blazers executive as Moda Center negotiator

City Councilor Mitch Green Violated Burn Ban by Starting Backyard Brush Fire

Central/Eastern Oregon News

Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 votes to decide levy in November

Willamette Valley/Salem News

OSU reviewing latest Trump letter. Will it respond?

EWEB downscales Willamette intake project after estimate jumps $100M

Southern Oregon News

Phoenix aims to cut costs, carbon with city government building solar project

Wrights Spring Fire claims homes in Klamath County

AI/Technology News

OMB rescinds TikTok ban on government devices

Tech companies propose tracking rogue AI agents

AI could help unlock more oil — and emissions

Business/ Economic News

Robocalls are spiking — especially for phone numbers with these area codes

Treasury unveils employer contribution program for Trump Accounts

Buc-ee’s responds as beaver logo battle gains national attention

Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort

The closing of the U.S. economy’s K-shaped gap

Intel to sell at least $15 billion in stock

Education News

Which Oregon colleges are the best based on U.S. News global ranking?

Healthcare News

Can GLP-1s affect birth control, fertility?

Former Biden adviser blasts Trump vaccine move: Don’t want to be like Tajikistan

A Herbal Product Sold at Gas Stations Is Being Blamed for an Addiction Crisis

Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Housing News

Media News

Fox News’s Tomi Lahren: GOP an ‘utter embarrassment’

Rising: August 11, 2026

MAGA influencer with ‘Christ is King’ in X bio faces backlash for suggesting hanging Fauci from tree

Public Safety News

Violent crime keeps falling in biggest U.S. cities

Transportation News

FAA hires 2,000+ gamers to be air traffic controllers

FAA pausing National Airport flights to support Freedom 250 IndyCar race

Court & Justice News

Democratic attorneys general suing Trump administration over new interest rules for homeowners 

Court asked to block Trump’s 2nd executive order targeting birthright citizenship

DOJ seeks to shield Trump advisers from Dem probes

Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked nationwide by federal judge

AI cyber threats give security leaders decision fatigue

Federal appeals court blocks ruling for housing trans women in Oregon prisons

Immigration/ICE News

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

International News

Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in Russia

Syrian court sentences Assad to death in absentia

National Campaign/Elections

AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies

Carville backing El-Sayed against ‘clown’ Rogers

Cooper maintains 7-point lead over Whatley in NC Senate race: Poll

Cook Political Report shifts Max Miller seat to toss-up

El-Sayed removed controversial YouTube clips before launching his campaign

North Carolina Republicans pick state legislator to replace Edwards on ballot

Progressives and White House face major tests in today’s primaries

What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide

National Political News

Raskin launches probe into Pirro, Burgum after reversal on Reflecting Pool case

Crockett calls Republicans ‘very performative’: ‘A lot of them don’t like Donald Trump’

Cornyn raises concerns about Trump move to build border wall in national park

Sen. Kennedy says Kamala Harris ‘no longer relevant’

When campaign rivals become Senate colleagues

The congressman’s acquaintances say he has had outbursts and was known to have made his peers uncomfortable

National Congressional News

Senate passes bill that could change nickels and how you pay with cash

‘A forever project’: Congressional modernizers look to next phase

Congress’ disappearing town halls

Capitol agenda: Republicans brace for Trump’s wrath

Sen. Wyden’s wildfire tax relief bill passes just before Congress recesses, goes to White House

Trump/Administration News

Trump lashes out after liberal think tank says National Guard deployments did not reduce violent crime

Deficit will be $200B more than initially anticipated: CBO projection

Trump keeps pressure on Pirro as Reflecting Pool cases collapse

Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat

“Not helpful”: White House winces over conservatives bashing AOC for egg freezing

Trump lambasts pied-à-terre tax he will likely have to pay

FACT FOCUS: Trump makes false claims as he signs order urging revisions around childhood vaccines

Middle East Conflict News

Live updates: Iran holds to demands on Strait of Hormuz; Trump evades Tehran threat

Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz falls to 6 vessels

Iran Is Defying U.S. Pressure by Becoming a ‘Survival Economy’

Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens

Defense/Military

Hegseth travels to Panama as US deepens defense cooperation

Biden-era Air Force secretary says he’ll sue over security clearance revocation

Pentagon pushing defense contractors to speed up weapons production

Opinion

Why employers are so biased against remote work for family reasons

AOC is lying about wokeness — she enforced it ruthlessly

Historic preservation rule changes threaten more than just monuments

The dangerous politicization of bank charters

Trump’s anti-immigration policies benefit America’s enemies

Mainstream Democrats Quietly Push for Single Payer

Trump vs. Socialism: Which Do Voters Revile More?