Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

Local News

Wilsonville road improvement closures to start July 31

Starting Thursday, July 31, the city of Wilsonville will close streets in Villebois, Park at Merryfield and other…

Government

Clackamas County begins monitoring of sheriff’s office financials following budget controversy

After the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office went over budget during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the county government has…

Local News

Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who…

Local News

Lawmakers passed slate of bills meant to address state’s ‘woefully short’ housing supply

The state Legislature passed at least a dozen bills meant to protect renter security deposits, boost housing production…

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What to know about using fireworks in Wilsonville on the Fourth of July

As Fourth of July weekend approaches, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and the Oregon State Fire Marshal hope…

Crime & Justice

Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says

The ruling was lauded by civil rights advocates and privacy watchdogs fresh off of a fight in the…

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Kotek responds to Trump administration’s withholding of federal education funding

Oregon’s governor has responded to an unprecedented halt to federal education funding. The title funding provided by the…

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‘Building a relationship of trust’: Rep. Sue Rieke Smith reflects on sudden appointment to Oregon House

Following a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 legislative session, Wilsonville Spokesman reporter Mac Larsen talked with Oregon House…

Government

Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall

Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…