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…
Food and Drink
At Hillsboro’s newest rooftop restaurant, it’s small plates, big flavors with a view
Overlooking downtown Hillsboro, Restaurant AMA whisks diners from suburban sprawl to the sun-drenched coasts of Spain — all…
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
North Plains mayor’s extended absence raises vacancy questions as censure effort looms
Have you seen the mayor of North Plains? It’s been two months since Mayor Ariel Goodwin last attended…
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
Banks woman killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 47
A 72-year-old woman from Banks died Friday night, June 20, in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 47. Jeannine…