Crime & Justice

Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard   House Democrats…

Government

Oregon Democratic state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn returns to House following cancer diagnosis

Nguyễn did not say Friday the extent to which she had recovered or for how long she would…

Education

Incarcerated Oregon youths graduate with diplomas, licenses and degrees

Oregon Youth Authority takes developmental learning approach to education When Joy Koenig first began her role as the…

Columnists

Opinion: A half bet at the Keno Dam

Last August, Northwest salmon caught a break when four dams on the Klamath River, which flows from mountain…

Government

Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers

Bill sponsors brought up House Resolution 3 during Pride month, ahead of Juneteenth   Using the name Kimber…

Government

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire…

Education

Oregon senators agree to cut $45 million in funding for early childhood programs

State-funded preschool programs would lose millions under an early childhood education budget given a “reluctant yes” vote by…

Government

Kotek homeless shelter bill gets trimmed in wake of budget shortfall

The legislation cleared a budgeting committee Tuesday after lawmakers balked at the state’s fiscal outlook and declining revenue…

News

‘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.…

Government

Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find

Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state…