Government
Merkley runs for reelection in 2026
Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he is running for a fourth term in 2026. The 68-year-old Democrat,…
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State
Gov. Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cellphones
SALEM — By the middle of the upcoming school year, Oregon students will not be allowed to use…
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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 2, narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called…
Recreation
Umatilla National Forest moves to Phase A public use restrictions
PENDLETON — The U.S. Forest Service is implementing public use restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest due to…
Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in 10 years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
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Major Oregon transportation bill heads back to committee
SALEM — A statewide transportation bill, HB 2025, has been taken off the floor of the state’s House…
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Agriculture
Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak
SAELM — The Beaver State has officially added a piece of meat to its list of state symbols. The…
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…
Bend
Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district
Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing…
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