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.…

Government

‘Not business as usual’: Washington County commissioners consider rescinding longstanding DEI resolution

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is proposing to abolish its guiding document regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.…

News

GoFundMe account to aid Newberg man arrested in ICE raid nears $100,000 in donations

Friends, family members and strangers have stepped up in a big way to help a Newberg man and…

Business

Opinion: We must save Job Corps

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and…

Government

U.S. Rep. Bonamici slates Washington County town hall in June

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced that she will be heading to Washington County another town hall in 2025.…

Business

Bill to protect residential electricity customers from subsidizing data center demand moves forward

The POWER Act creates a separate rate class for data centers so their grid expansion and infrastructure needs…

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…

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…

Business

Clean Water Services appoints acting CEO

Rick Shanley replaces Diane Taniguchi-Dennis, following reports of lavish spending at Clean Water Services, which provides sewer and…

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…