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2 Woodburn firefighters deployed to help fight Elk Fire in Bonanza

Woodburn firefighters are being called up to assist in the battle against the Elk Fire. The Oregon State…

Local News

Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy

Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…

Education

Gov. Tina Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cell phones

The executive order follows the failure to pass a similar bill during the 2025 Legislative Session and will…

Lifestyle

The spectacle that is the St. Paul Rodeo

Action inside and outside the arena draws tens of thousands to the tiny town for first day of…

Lifestyle

Summer Fun: Woodburn Library launches Friday youth event series

The Woodburn Public Library has announced its Summer Fun event series, debuting a list of Friday activities for…

Government

Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto

The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…

Business

Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session

The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…

Business

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

Business

Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill

House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…

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GoFundMe account to aid Newberg man arrested in ICE raid nears $100,000 in donations

Friends, family members and strangers have stepped up in a big way to help a Newberg man and…