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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
Business
Opinion: Oregon should bypass California’s stalled Clean Trucks program and steer its own into the fast lane
California has set ambitious goals for EV truck adoption with its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which imposes steeply ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Crime & Justice
He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Columnists
Opinion: Oregon bill opens discussion about paying for journalism
No easy or obvious solution will resolve one of the top and less-acknowledged crises in America, the collapse ... Read more
Business
Commentary: More Oregonians are working multiple jobs, showing need for a stronger tax credit for workers
One of the best investments the Oregon legislature can make this session is to renew and expand the ... Read more
Business
Following legal troubles, University of Portland removes Robert Pamplin name from business school
The University of Portland has dropped the name of one of its longtime benefactors from its school of ... Read more
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