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Oregon DEQ to close through Friday after cyberattack

Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality has shut down and vehicle inspections at DEQ stations are temporarily halted as ... Read more

Nation

Chinese goods make up 10% of all Oregon imports. A 125% tariff could drive up prices

Americans awoke Wednesday to steep new taxes on Chinese goods, a combined 125% tariff that will have a ... Read more

Government

Saturday’s protests may not change policy — but experts say that’s not the only point

After thousands of protesters filled streets nationwide to challenge the Trump administration’s agenda on Saturday, one big question ... Read more

Opinion

Opinion: Data center discrimination bill sends wrong economic message for Oregon

In times of economic crisis like we’re hurtling towards, policymakers need to be especially careful to do no ... Read more

Columnists

Opinion: Saving journalism and local news means helping democracy, support SB 686

In times like these, when politics are in turmoil and the amount of information is overwhelming, reliable and ... Read more

Local News

‘This country was born in protest:’ Thousands join nationwide Hands Off protests across Oregon

Thousands of protesters across Oregon held signs, chanted and marched Saturday, as part of a nationwide protest aimed ... Read more

Lifestyle

Oregon Zoo welcomes first two condor chicks of 2025

Oregon Zoo is known nationwide for its California condor conservation program. The zoo recently welcomed the first two condor ... Read more

Government

In case you missed it: Dozens of protests planned across Oregon for Saturday

Hundreds of protests are set to take place across the country this weekend, including dozens in Oregon, in ... Read more

Local News

Oregon, Washington sue Trump over sweeping elections order

Oregon, the first state in the nation to adopt mail voting and automatic voter registration, is suing President ... Read more

Business

Trump’s tariffs could cost Oregonians thousands — Here’s how

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan likely will have a significant impact on Oregonians and the global economy, ... Read more