News

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…

Government

Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for…

Environment

Oregon approves Bottle Bill changes to curb drug use, homelessness at redemption sites

Lawmakers in Salem have OK’d changes to Oregon’s first-in-the-nation Bootle Bill, in an effort to curb drug use…

Government

In suit against Trump administration tariffs, states argue president exceeded powers

Lawyers for Oregon and 11 states attorneys general argued no relationship exists between “extraordinary” threats Trump wants to…

Government

Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver…

News

UPDATE: Wilson concerned about $1.9 million PPB budget reduction

After a marathon meeting, the Portland City Council approved a balanced preliminary $8.5 billion budget with only minutes…

News

Lobbying ramps up as City Council considers Portland budget

Powerful outside interest groups are increasing pressure on the City Council to increase funding for the Portland Tribune…

Local News

Wednesday: Voter approval ticks upward for Portland Public Schools’ bond measure

At 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, Portland Public Schools looked likely to gain voter approval for reupping its…

Government

Oregon bill, headed to governor, sets homeownership goals by 2030

Oregon lawmakers say bill would help guide housing policy   Saying homeownership is crucial to building wealth and…

Local News

PPS bond measure looks to be winning with early results

Early results in the May 20 special election look to be good news for Portland Public Schools. Its…