News
Orlando Bravo sworn in as new Woodburn city councilor
During a May 12 meeting of the Woodburn City Council, Orlando Bravo was sworn in as the Ward…
Climate
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon
The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…
Education
Early election results show voters approving Chemeketa Community College bond
Marion County asked voters to decide whether to issue $140 million in bonds to continue to fund Chemeketa…
News
Future leaders take over Woodburn City Hall — for a day
The next generation of civic leaders got a hands-on look at local government this week as the Nellie…
Environment
Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles
Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity…
Business
Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…
Government
Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions
Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according…
Food and Drink
Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn
More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional…
Business
Former OHSU Big Pharma critic picked by RFK Jr.
Five years ago, working in Portland, Dr. Vinay Prasad was throwing stones from the side of the road.…
Government
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state…