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Oregon Political News

Republican senators who boycotted work can’t run for reelection, secretary of state rules

Oregon Capitol construction project quietly went $90 million over budget

Gov. Kotek signs 6 bills targeting addiction, mental health crises

Wildfires

Wildfire updates: Salmon, Bedrock fires pool resources

Oregon Department of Forestry says Golden Fire is 100% contained

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

OHSU bomb threat is just the latest incident for workers in an increasingly violent profession

In an Unusual Email, Police Chief Chuck Lovell Told His Troops to Stop Badmouthing DA Mike Schmidt and the City of Portland

Central Oregon Area

Milton-Freewater cheesemaker earns national recognition

Portland airport calls on E. Oregon mill to aid expansion

U.S. Highway 20 roundabout in Bend opens Wednesday

Mt. Bachelor and Prineville plan for future with biomass facilities

Albany/Corvallis Area

Muddy Creek solar project draws more opposition in Linn County

Eugene Area

Eugene 4J accepting apps for vacant board position 

Roseburg Area

Roseburg VA Health Care Systems received 5-star rating

Douglas County adopts status as Purple Heart County, proclaims observation of Purple Heart Day

Russell Woolley new CEO at CHI Mercy Health

Medford Area

Newest member of Grants Pass City Council says he’s running for Oregon House

‘Medford was a no-brainer’: Panera Bread to open Aug. 21 along Highway 99

New treatment program takes on Jackson County’s most urgent behavioral health cases

Medford council OKs downtown bike-lane striping

Klamath Falls Area

City, county discuss law enforcement merger

Hagelstein relatives, tribes speak on proposed changes to park

Southern Oregon Coast

Quake shakes along fault line near Coos Bay

National News

US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile

Trump risks legal threats with public outbursts

FAA refers more than 20 unruly passenger cases to FBI for prosecution

Business

CEO of fast-expanding Oregon public co. steps down, replacement named

Environment / Energy News

Avista agrees to lower rate hike, add restrictions on using ratepayer money for political activities

Alaska floods become latest climate symbol in disaster-filled summer

Opinion

Central Oregon Area

Our view: Not at all clear Oregon needs a state bank

Roseburg Area

Guest Column: Oregon Voice survey gives insight into the people of Douglas County, and beyond

Medford Area

Editorial: Grants Pass recall farce is rotten to the core

Klamath Falls Area