U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Investigation
Oregon’s highest-level link to the Trump administration is out little more than a year after Senate confirmation.
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The Oregon Education Association Is Mighty—but Slipping
A loss in court and poor educational outcomes have weakened the union’s standing. It has responded with strikes and primary challenges to Democratic incumbents.
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Republican Candidates for Governor Face Off at Hillsboro Forum
The four top hopefuls generally ignored each other and the elephant (not) in the room.
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Opponents of Climate Protection Program Ask Court to Halt Oregon’s Controversial Regulation
Labor, industry, utilities and trade associations file suit, alleging the program exceeds the state’s authority.
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Republican Candidates for Governor Raise Millions
The party’s first primary debate takes place Thursday, leading into a heavy advertising season.
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Oregon’s Gas Prices Are the Fifth Highest in the Nation
The Iran War has caused prices at the pump to surge across the country. Relief may be far off.
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Oregon’s Climate Protection Program Costs Far More Than Other States’—and Is Far Less Accountable
Critics say the program is a poorly designed job killer.
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Spotlight: Alejandro Queral, Executive Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy
The think-tank leader says concerns about high taxes are overblown.
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New Census Data Shows Oregon Is Losing Residents in Their Prime Earning Years
As international migration and birth rates decline, the state will need to boost migration from other states, experts say.
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An ‘Elegant Solution’ Emerges for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and a Troubled Tycoon
After more than a quarter century, the public could emerge as an unexpected winner from one of Oregon’s largest environmental disasters.
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Battle Erupts Between SEIU and Long-Term Care Providers
The two powerful groups disagree whether the names of job applicants should be a matter of public record.
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Lawyers Flee Donald Trump’s Department of Justice in Oregon and Across the Country
A widespread exodus from federal law enforcement is a mixed blessing for Oregon.
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I-5 Bridge Replacement Project Finally Comes Clean on Skyrocketing Price Tag
The bistate agency now says the bridge and highway project will cost $14.4 billion, up from $6 billion in 2022.
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Bill to Fix Oregon’s Cash-Strapped Public Universities Awaits Gov. Kotek’s Signature
As enrollment declines and costs rise, universities may be pushed to restructure and combine programs and services.
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Kotek Announces Staff Shake-Up Ahead of Reelection Campaign
Three senior aides depart following the end of the 2026 legislative session.
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New Report: Oregon Sports Betting Fails to Fully Protect Residents
The state allows a monopoly provider, Draft Kings, to make gambling—and addiction—easier than ever.
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The State of Oregon Lowers the Boom (Again) on Robert Pamplin Jr.
The embattled industrial tycoon now faces a much larger penalty for failure to fill a gaping hole in the floor of the Willamette River.
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BOLI Reverses Ruling That Derelict Vessel Removal Is Subject to Prevailing Wages
In a rare about-face, the agency gives a boost to Oregon’s ports and rivers, which contain hundreds of abandoned boats.
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Some Members of Kotek’s Prosperity Council Unhappy About Tax Change
The governor says she wants to stimulate new investment in Oregon. A prominent critic says a pending bill would do the opposite.
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Amid a Housing Crisis, Oregon Issues Building Permits for Multifamily Units at the Slowest Pace in 12 Years
Investors are wary and public subsidies are not enough to move the needle.
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Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters
People paying more than 30% of their income in rent face a higher risk of premature death.
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In Arena Funding Talks, Oregon Officials Are Playing Not to Lose
When three struggling governments negotiate with the man who built the nation’s biggest subprime auto lender, taxpayers should get ready to pay.
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Lawmakers Consider Raising Retirement Benefits for Some Public Safety Workers
The PERS system is underfunded and costs governments record sums, but some lawmakers want to sweeten the pot.
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Oregon’s Education Workforce Climbed While Student Enrollment Slid
The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom.
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