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Governor delay in signing transportation bill limits GOP time for referendum, experts say

‘No Tax Oregon’ leader confident they’ll gather enough signatures despite less time   Within hours of the Oregon ...

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Where does Oregon’s case against federal deployment of Guard stand?

Multiple decisions in a lawsuit brought by Oregon and the city of Portland against the federal government are ...

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Hillsboro woman, 19, charged with kicking officer at ICE protest

A Hillsboro teenager faces federal felony charges after authorities say she assaulted a federal officer outside the Immigration ...

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Hillsboro man sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 2 children

A Hillsboro man will serve 20 years in prison for sexually abusing two children over several years. Felipe ...

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The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in

A regional electricity market could provide benefits, but state leaders say the details matter.   For years, Western ...

Government

Grant money for local park, recreation projects open to Oregon cities, counties until Nov. 17

Local governments in Oregon have until Nov. 17 to apply for grants that can help pay for park ...

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Washington County looks back, faces forward in State of the County address

Facing times of uncertainty, Washington County leaders reflected on a year of local progress and looked ahead to ...

Public Safety

Cascadia quake may create ’emergency situation’ in other West Coast fault zone, study warns

The so-called “Big One” or Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake expected to trigger disruptive quakes throughout the West Coast ...

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OPINION: If Washington County library levy approved, Beaverton may see fewer services

Beaverton’s libraries are more than buildings with books; they are vital community hubs that connect people with technology, ...

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Eastern Oregon nursery among small businesses caught in the fray of government shutdown

Plant nursery owners fear delayed federal payments could force their 30-year business in Eastern Oregon to close Richard ...

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Oregon abandons Medicaid expansion for people leaving prison, months after delaying launch

State officials cited onerous work to implement federal Medicaid eligibility changes and other shifting policies Oregon Health Authority ...

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WM NORTHWEST: Say ‘boo’ to waste with these tips for a zero-waste Halloween

Hey, Washington County! Move over, ghosts and werewolves. There’s something even more chilling lurking this Halloween. It’s frightening ...

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Aaron Nigel Smith set to debut folk opera on Black explorer from Lewis and Clark expedition 

When former Lake Oswego resident Aaron Nigel Smith heard about the toppling of the bust at Mt. Tabor ...

Lifestyle

Beaverton Downtown Association leader, Carina’s Bakery gets ‘Excellence on Main’ awards

Oregon Main Street program honors 11 across the state Oregon Main Street honored communities that go above and ...

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Washington County lifts burn ban as fall weather settles in

Back to Oregon’s regularly scheduled programming of sweater weather — Washington County has called it a wrap on ...

Opinion

OPINION: Support Nov. 4 Washington County library services levy measure

This Nov. 4, Washington County voters are being asked to approve an updated operating levy for the Washington ...

Crime & Justice

After ICE arrest U.S. citizen in Milwaukie, officials call for investigation

A Milwaukie man was arrested by immigration officials last week, after they mistook him for a non-citizen, in ...

Crime & Justice

TVF&R begins installing system to alert drivers of approaching emergency vehicles

Haas Alert Safety Cloud will be installed in more than 80 apparatus by the end of 2026, officials ...

Government

Oregon lawmakers seek answers from Trump administration over Portland ICE facility

Oregon’s congressional delegation is demanding answers from the Trump administration about alleged civil rights violations and lack of ...

Government

Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland

Two Trump-appointed judges on the 9th Circuit Court of appeals seemed prepared to hand the president authority, while ...