Business

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…

Lifestyle

Forest Grove’s Concours d’Elegance gears up to roll into town for 51st celebration

Gleaming chrome, whitewall tires and the roar of meticulously restored engines will take center stage next month as…

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…

Government

Clean Water Services adopt 3% rate increase amid spending scandal

The Clean Water Services Board of Directors voted unanimously June 17 to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget,…

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…

Government

Washington County considers 19-cent public safety levy increase for November ballot

The Washington County Board of Commissioners are considering whether to ask voters to increase the public safety levy…

Climate

Washington County fire agencies enact burn ban ahead of wildfire season

Washington County has enacted a high-fire danger burn ban across all fire agencies in the area starting Monday,…

News

Washington County proposes higher library levy to sustain countywide services

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is poised to ask voters this fall to approve higher library levy.…