Government

Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest

Reynolds, a Portland Democrat, did not disclose that she had sought an opinion from legislative attorneys prior to…

Government

Oregon Sen. Lisa Reynolds mulls conflict of interest declaration after ethics report

The Legislature’s own counsel would determine whether the Senator and doctor has a conflict of interest for her…

Climate

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

Government

Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon

The legislation faced a mixed reception at its first committee hearing Thursday. Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon…

Business

Clean Water Services appoints acting CEO

Rick Shanley replaces Diane Taniguchi-Dennis, following reports of lavish spending at Clean Water Services, which provides sewer and…

Climate

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…

Government

Proposed Washington County budget cuts will force families to lean on state for child support assistance

Washington County’s district attorney is not happy with the county’s proposed 2025-26 budget that would slice 19 full-time…

Government

Oregon bill would allow youth to vote in school board elections

House Bill 3012 would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections by 2029   Some Oregon…

News

Minding the (legal) gap: Forest Grove’s Adelante Mujeres expands services amid immigration changes

President Donald Trump’s relentless shoves for mass deportations have left an aftershock of whiplash immigration policy — continuing…

Business

Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…