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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

Business

Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails

Oregon Democrats’ last-ditch effort to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation by passing…

Local News

Mya Cash crowned Miss Oregon 2025 in Seaside

After four days of preliminary rounds, interviews, and a parade, Mya Cash, Miss Lane County, was crowned Miss…

Environment

Legislature earmarks $45 million for Willamette Falls Trust Inter-Tribal Public Access Project

Public access to Willamette Falls from the West Linn side of the Willamette River took a huge step…

Business

Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households

Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…

Government

Transportation package clears committee hurdle, goes to Oregon House for Friday vote

It’s been a bumpy road for the now $11.7 billion Transportation Reinvestment Package that moves closer to passage…

Environment

Two Republican state senators attempt to kill bipartisan proposal to raise lodging tax for wildlife

Raising the state hotel tax by 1.25 percentage points could send millions to the Fish and Wildlife Department,…

Business

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

Government

Minnesota assassination prompts many lawmakers to wonder: Is service worth the danger?

The shooting prompted Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden to reflect on the importance of attacking ideas, not people A…

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…