Government

Oregon’s mental health needs outweigh its ability to provide services, report shows

Limited data collection, inadequate funding are key barriers to Oregon’s behavioral health improvement efforts   This story discusses…

Business

Oregon joins suit against federal transportation agencies for withholding EV charger funding

Oregon’s attorney general is joining a lawsuit against the heads of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the…

Government

Federal judge to decide PGE, Grand Ronde Willamette Falls access case in coming months

The decision will come as relationships between those tribes seem to be fracturing thanks to disagreements regarding access…

Government

Oregon Rep. Courtney Neron appointed to Senate

State Rep. Courtney Neron, D-Wilsonville, will move to the Oregon Senate after county commissioners tapped her to finish…

News

Wilson budget hearing reveals new era in Portland politics

Mayor Keith Wilson faced a new range of questions when he presented his proposed budget to the voter-approved…

Government

Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer

With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state…

Oregon

Real ID gets real at Portland International Airport; deadline for new identification today

Starting Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. flyers must have either a Real ID, a valid U.S. passport or…

News

PPS Board adds seismic upgrades to bond measure

The Portland Public Schools Board voted 7-0 Tuesday, May 6, night to add seismic upgrades to its May…

Government

Oregon lawmakers celebrate 50 years of Native American legislative commission

Chairman Gary Burke of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation sang a song in his language…

News

PSU pro-trans athlete protest: Only two of five arrested are students

Portland police arrested five people during protests against Riley Gaines, an outspoken opponent of trans athletes competing in…