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…
Public Safety
Investigation underway into crash that killed 6-year-old in Forest Grove
Details remain limited as an investigation continues into a crash last week that killed a 6-year-old pedestrian in…
Government
Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor
House Bill 2025’s prospects are unclear, as Republicans and some crucial Democrats are opposed to it. Oregon’s…
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.…
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