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Opinion: Does Sen. Merkley running again mean just another preordained race at the top of the ballot?

Next year, the top of Oregon’s general election ballot will be anchored by the contest for U.S. Senate.…

News

West Linn-Wilsonville School Board approves sale of Oppenlander property

During a special meeting Wednesday, July 16, the West Linn-Wilsonville School Board voted to select a bid from…

Business

Former information officer implicated in latest ethics ruling for Oregon bourbon scandal

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s former Chief Information Officer, Boba Subasic, “used his position and his access…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Business

Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails

From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact   Nearly all of the men responsible…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Government

Oregon prisons face lawsuit over denial of Muslim inmates’ Halal meals, holiday visits

Three incarcerated Muslim men in late June sued the Oregon Department of Corrections in federal court on the…

News

Organizations helping crime victims in Oregon, Clackamas County face sharp funding cuts 

While she’s braved crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, Clackamas Women’s Services Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum…

Government

How will Oregon Department of Transportation cuts affect Lake Oswego, Clackamas County? 

With the Oregon Department of Transportation facing hundreds of layoffs and funding cuts due to the failure of…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…