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Oregon/Northwest News

Gov. Kotek says her next Oregon budget will prioritize summer learning programs

Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits

Oregon agencies increasingly use drones for faster, safer, better monitoring

Your next home energy upgrade could be funded by Oregon polluters

Oregon Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Multnomah County’s Flavored Tobacco Vape Ban

Willamette, Pacific merger to create state’s largest private university

A year later, the GOP tax bill is reshaping Oregon’s safety net

Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers

Wildfire News

Four Oregon fires grew last night, containment stays at 0%

Crews fight spot fires from East Evans Creek blaze

Busy wildfire season tests crews in more than a dozen states

UPDATE: One zone evacuation alert downgraded; East Evans Creek Road Fire grows to 5,370 acres

JAC-148-A downgrades to Level 2 (BE SET) Evacuation for the East Evans Creek Fire

Portland/Metro News

Measles exposure warning issued for three Providence Health sites in Portland metro

Jury of 7 men and 1 woman will consider if Nike discriminated against a female employee in weeklong federal trial

West Linn says it will allow testimony on retail, not housing, in 320-unit proposal

Central & Eastern Oregon News

Northeastern Oregon town hit with state fine over wastewater violations

Pot petition fails signature goal in Hermiston

Wheat prices expected to decline as harvest gets underway

Willamette Valley/Salem News

Oregon State, partners receive up to $160 million federal grant to build semiconductor industry

Pacific and Willamette universities’ merger plan becomes official

Southern Oregon News

A Southern Oregon collaboration is trying to bring back a disappearing landscape — one oak tree at a time

Grants Pass adopts preliminary rules for new downtown Owl Plaza

Southern Oregon neighbors come to aid in face of Rogue Valley fire

Fire danger level changing to extreme in Jackson and Josephine Counties

Rogue Valley health organizations get federal funds for training

Rogue Valley board backs Medford Airport expansion and transit upgrades

AI/Technology News

Apple, OpenAI suit spotlights battle over physical AI

Business/ Economic News

Federal Reserve chair Warsh touts ‘sea change’ in thinking at first hearing

IBM Loses $69 Billion of Market Value in One Day in Latest AI-Fueled Selloff

Big Banks’ Profits Surge After a Red-Hot Quarter on Wall Street

Inflation has biggest drop since 2020

7-Eleven’s big shakeup will change or close hundreds of stores nationwide

Energy & Environmental News

Green groups sue over Trump rollback of habitat protections for endangered species

Oil prices jump as US-Iran conflict escalates again

Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act

Healthcare News

Why cyclosporiasis cases are likely underreported

The foods most likely to have cyclospora parasite

Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce as cyclosporiasis outbreak surges

 Court & Justice News

Judges grow skeptical about DOJ’s use of grand juries

Kagan: Threats against SCOTUS expected to soar

Immigration/ICE News

ICE plans to temporarily limit traffic stops following fatal shootings: reports

International News

‘Trump does like a winner’: Ukraine victories could mean US backing, adviser says

Poll & Surveys

All Latest Polls

National Campaign/Elections

GOP losing trust on affordability, says Americans for Prosperity

Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board says

Trump administration gives Tom Kean Jr. a new headache in tough midterm fight

National Political News

Rising: July 14, 2026

House GOP breaks weeks-long standoff between Republican leaders and hardliners

House Republicans to meet with Hegseth at Pentagon on $350 billion request

Senate Democrat requests investigation into whether RFK Jr. broke Hatch Act

House Democrat shouts at Mullin over shootings: ‘You’re back on the godd— front page now’

House GOP breaks weeks-long standoff between Republican leaders and hardliners

Massie says McConnell’s calls with Republicans should be public

Senate Democrats demand Pentagon release findings on Iran school strike investigation

What to expect when you’re not expecting a clear Senate winner

Todd Blanche takes his turn on the hot seat

Graham was America First’s most powerful counterweight. The movement sees an opening.

‘Too cute by half’: Senators brush off Trump’s suggestions for honoring Graham

Democrats squirm over vote to shut off aid to Israel

Scoop: Democrat wants reckoning over McConnell, Kean absences

Senate looks to honor Graham with Russia sanctions

Scott Jennings fires back at critics after Mitch McConnell reappears: ‘Kiss my grits’

National Congressional News

Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill

Indiana senator’s bill would codify Trump’s birthright citizenship order

House GOP leaders aim to advance reconciliation 3.0 bill on Thursday

Johnson appeases holdouts and unfreezes House floor

House passes Trump’s proposal to make daylight saving time permanent

For first time in 7 years, Supreme Court justices testify before Congress

Trump/Administration News

Trump loses go-to Senate power broker with Graham’s death

Trump teases Thursday speech about elections: ‘Our country has to shape up’

HHS watchdog expects $5.56B in recoveries and savings

Trump knocks congressman he pardoned, says he is now ‘fighting’ Cuellar

Trump eyes oil deals with Iraq’s new prime minister

Trump plans prime-time speech on 2020 election allegations

Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs

Scoop: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon

Exclusive: Trade Rep. Greer pushes Europe to ease tech regulation

Trump plans “potpourri” prime-time speech Thursday

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

New images from the drained Lincoln Memorial Pool are raising questions

Ex-Trump official rips president’s ‘moldy and inedible’ election theory

Middle East Conflict News

US military strikes Iran for fourth straight day, targeting ’emerging threats’ 

Trump retreats from shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz

The Battle for Hormuz: Trump Shifts Iran War Into Dangerous New Phase

Iran Is Attacking a Crucial Oil-Market Lifeline: Shuttle Runs

Iran live updates: US launches airstrikes against Iran, official says

U.S. blockade on Iran restarts as Trump angles for control over Strait of Hormuz

Scoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis

Opinion

The costs of unilateralism and the path to restore US-European relations

Democrat AGs sue to block Warner Bros. / Paramount merger 

Democratic socialists still wearing COVID masks

The Strait of Hormuz impasse should reopen the debate on agricultural subsidies

Slashing refugee funding would insult Lindsey Graham’s memory 

Facing America’s truth, with eyes and ears open

One year in, how are Republicans doing selling the BBB to voters?

Europe struggles to quit its addiction to Russian energy

‘It’s the Democrats’ best chance for picking up a seat’

A pension bailout hidden in plain sight