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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 ...

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 ...

Business

COLUMN | Portland Architecture: Gladstone Library is a little jewel with a big impact

In a wave of library construction across the metro area, this modest suburban branch draws patrons with flexibility, ...

Government

Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate

Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in ...

Government

Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation

The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on ...

Government

No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails

Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers   Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt ...

Crime & Justice

Clackamas County sheriff: Thieves steal excavator, use it to demolish ATMs

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for leads to a suspect after someone stole an excavator from ...

Local News

Grand Ronde asks Gov. Kotek to hold off on granting funds to Willamette Falls Trust

As the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and four other regional tribal groups await a decision in their ...

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Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor

House Bill 2025’s prospects are unclear, as Republicans and some crucial Democrats are opposed to it.   Oregon’s ...

News

Police searching for man named ‘Loony Toon’ after armed chase from Milwaukie to Portland

Portland resident Loony John Franklin Toon is wanted after allegedly fleeing a Milwaukie traffic stop, leading police on ...

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Clackamas County taps levy funds to address sheriff’s office shortfall

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners agreed to allocate $1 million from a public safety levy, as well ...

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Yakama Nation hosting lamprey celebration June 26 at Oregon City’s Clackamette Park

The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation invite community members to join them Thursday, June 26 ...

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Clackamas Community College president starts cross-state run

Oregon has more than 12 unique microclimates, ranging from warm-summer Mediterranean on the coast and semi-arid cold desert ...

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Celebrating a half-century milestone,the Milwaukie Museum offers a chance to take a deep dive into history

The 50th anniversary of the museum parallels the 90th anniversary of the Milwaukie Historical Society

Portland Diamond Project rendering of potential MLB stadium in Portland.

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Oregon House passes ‘jock tax’ bill to help fund MLB stadium, heads to Gov. Kotek next

The Oregon House is sending the Senate Bill 110 to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk after passing it 46-6 ...

Lifestyle

Review: Families will appreciate redesigned 2025 Chevy Equinox SUV

The Chevy Equinox gets no respect from the automotive press, and that’s a mistake. The compact crossover SUV ...

College

College World Series preview: Oregon State baseball vs. Louisville

We’ve got an Omaha rematch on our hands! Following a loss to No. 13 Coastal Carolina, No. 8 ...

Lifestyle

Pickathon announces schedule for 2025 festival

The 2025 Pickathon indie music festival at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley has released its schedule. It’s the ...