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Oregon Political News

Child care advocates say Oregon’s proposed budget isn’t enough to move the needle

Law enforcement vent frustrations on Oregon’s Measure 110

Feds Appear to Open Criminal Investigation Into La Mota and Shemia Fagan

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

The Joyce reopens for permanent supportive housing

Portland camping restrictions expected to pass 

More Than 700 City of Portland Workers Form New Union

How Does Portland’s Proposed Camping Ban Stack Up to Those of Other Major Oregon Cities?

Salem Area

Refusing Medication Won’t Earn Patients More Time at Beleaguered State Hospital, Federal Judge Rules

Central Oregon Area

Greater Idaho movement wins Wallowa County by 7 votes, avoids recount

Hermiston receives $2.5M grant to fortify safety center

Oregon Community Foundation’s Northeast Oregon Heritage Fund helps preserve Indigenous lifeways

Baker City firefighters say end of ambulance service ruined morale, prompted them to resign

Albany/Corvallis Area

Corvallis council chambers packed for homeless ordinance

Roseburg Area

Roseburg plays host to Japanese sister city delegation

Medford Area

Council may seek $30.51 monthly utility fee

Josephine commissioners adopt state-led safety plan for Redwood Highway

Sheriff starts effort to build support for law enforcement taxing district

State grants to tackle homelessness with rehousing, shelter beds, eviction prevention

Klamath Falls Area

Klamath Community College awarded nearly $1 million renewable energy grant for solar expansion

Klamath Community College, Eastern Oregon University partner for Exercise Science articulation agreement

International News

China’s belligerence in Taiwan Strait poses new challenge to US

National News

Conservatives revolt against GOP leaders on House floor

Conservatives stun GOP leaders with dramatic mutiny on House floor

What to do now ahead of student loan pause ending

National Election News

Newsom’s feud with DeSantis turns ugly

Chris Christie makes 2024 bid against Trump official

Business

Umpqua Bank hit with second lawsuit over client’s Ponzi scheme

Oregon SBDC names new associate state director

Environment / Energy News

Biden administration announces $2.6 billion toward coastal climate resilience

Ag / Natural Resource News

Oregon Wheat Commission approves ‘substantial’ budget, looks to future

Opinion

Portland Area

Opinion: ClackCo courthouse construction funding is ignorant

Central/Eastern Oregon

Commentary: Why Western Oregon should support the Greater Idaho movement

Commentary: More on the lower Snake River dams story

Medford Area

Writers on the Range: A teenager who was killed should still be with us