Crime & Justice

New report slams Oregon for ‘prison gerrymandering.’ These districts are in the crosshairs

The findings come after a session in which lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would have counted incarcerated…

Education

Lack of grant oversight led to $1.4 million in wasteful Preschool Promise payments, report finds

An investigation by the Secretary of State’s Office found grants were misappropriated due to lack of oversight at…

Local

Jerry Willey says he won’t seek third term on Washington County Board of Commissioners

Jerry Willey says he won’t seek third term on Washington County Board of Commissioners. He has served since…

Business

Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session

When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…

Education

Oregon’s governor made a deal with Nvidia to get AI education in Oregon schools. What does it mean?

Oregon is one of several states making deals with the trillion-dollar chip maker to get artificial intelligence lessons…

Business

Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax

The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…

Business

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

Government

Washington County adopts resolution to comply with federal anti-DEI mandate, protect millions in federal aid

Washington County commissioners voted Tuesday, July 22, to adopt a new set of guiding principles designed to safeguard…

Columnists

WRITERS ON THE RANGE: Public land goes back on the chopping block

The radical notion of selling off public lands is back. And this time it seems that only the…

Crime & Justice

Teen sentenced to life in prison for killing classmate, injuring another at Hillsboro house party

A teenager who opened fire on two classmates — killing one and injuring the other — during a…