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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…

Government

Gov. Kotek blames transportation bill failure on Republicans ‘who just wanted to go home’

Gov. Tina Kotek blamed Republicans for the state Legislature’s failure to pass a bill this session that would…

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…

News

Oregon Legislature wraps for 2025 after eleventh-hour strife, historic funding shortfall

Democrats faced a high-profile loss after failing to pass a dramatically watered-down transportation funding package Oregon lawmakers closed…

Crime & Justice

DA’s Office says deputy ‘legally justified’ in fatal East County shooting

Deputy Adam Suboh’s use of force against Ladarius Collins cleared after review

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…

Local News

Hawthorne, Morrison bridges closing for Fourth of July fireworks show

The Hawthorne Bridge and Morrison Bridge will close for vehicles on Friday, July 4, for the Waterfront Blues…

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…

News

UPDATE: Police charge 68-year-old with murder following death on Hayden Island

Timothy L. Hudson is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree assault after a man was found dead on…