Government

Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

Government

Banks City Council returns to full strength with new appointment

The Banks City Council is back to full capacity after a year marked by resignations and reshuffling at…

Education

Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy

Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…

News

Estranged husband sentenced to life for 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops

One of Washington County’s longest-standing cold cases came to a close this week as Robert Elmer Atrops was…

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

News

Federal funds could kickstart long-stalled North Plains grocery site development

North Plains could soon advance long-held plans to redevelop a 5-acre site that would bring the city its…

Features

Country artists, tribute bands and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ coming to Washington County Fair main stage

The Washington County Fair is plugging in and cranking up the volume with a 10-day lineup of live…

Business

Intel will lay off over 500 workers across Washington County campuses

The anticipated cuts to Intel’s workforce appear to be coming down the pike as the company braces to…

Government

Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who…

Government

Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who…