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How the Trump administration could affect the I-5 bridge replacement project 22.01.2025 4:27 ↓

How the Trump administration could affect the I-5 bridge replacement project

Oregon lawmakers convene the 2025 legislative session 21.01.2025 4:34 ↓

Oregon lawmakers convene the 2025 legislative session

Oregonians share hopes and concerns as Donald Trump begins his second term 20.01.2025 5:52 ↓

Oregonians share hopes and concerns as Donald Trump begins his second term

Providence health care strike, day 8 18.01.2025 5:42 ↓

It’s day eight of the Providence health care workers strike. Close to 5,000 nurses and about 150 doctors went on strike indefinitely starting last week. Providence has offered to resume bargaining -- but both sides have indicated they’re not expecting a quick resolution.

Hydroelectric dams on Oregon’s Willamette River kill salmon. Congress says it’s time to consider shutting them down 18.01.2025 4:29 ↓

The newly signed legislation follows reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that underscored the risks and costs associated with a plan to migrate salmon past hydroelectric dams using a giant fish collector and tanker trucks.

Oregonians buy cellphones, cars and e-bikes ahead of potential tariffs 17.01.2025 3:50 ↓

President Donald Trump has called for blanket tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move economists say would raise prices for consumer goods.

Oregon legislative session preview 17.01.2025 4:17 ↓

Oregon lawmakers officially convene the 2025 legislative session today.

Trump administration could test Oregon's strong protections for immigrants 17.01.2025 4:32 ↓

Trump administration could test Oregon's strong protections for immigrants

People with disabilities are extra vulnerable in major disasters like wildfires 16.01.2025 5:04 ↓

A conversation with Disability Rights Oregon about how Oregon is prepared to help people with disabilities in a major disaster.

Why it matters that Oregon just lost its chief forester 14.01.2025 5:03 ↓

The Oregon Department of Forestry is embroiled in budgetary and workplace conduct issues. Now Oregon state forester Cal Mukumoto is leaving.

Bend moves forward on affordable housing 13.01.2025 4:17 ↓

Bend moves forward on affordable housing

Portland sound engineer reflects on time with Bob Dylan 11.01.2025 5:07 ↓

Audiences across the country are debating the accuracy of the new movie about Bob Dylan: ‘A Complete Unknown.’ For retired Portland sound engineer Dennis Darby, he doesn’t need to debate. He was there – at least for some of it.

Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this year 10.01.2025 5:16 ↓

Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this year

Washougal joins cities around the US with anti-camping restrictions aimed at homeless 10.01.2025 4:55 ↓

Washougal joins cities around the US with anti-camping restrictions aimed at homeless

Rebuilding the Portland Mercado 08.01.2025 5:50 ↓

For over a decade, the Portland Mercado has been a hub for Latinx communities and food vendors. But last year, a fire destroyed parts of the public market, shuttering its doors. Now, the Mercado plans to rebuild with community support.

Crook County school board ousts superintendent after 6 months 07.01.2025 5:35 ↓

Melissa Skinner’s critics say the conflict hits a nerve in the national debate over activism in public education.

As board games boom, one Portland-area group brings new games and new friends to the table 06.01.2025 5:26 ↓

As board games boom, one Portland-area group brings new games and new friends to the table

Meet the Portland students growing a ‘tiny forest’ at school 02.01.2025 4:43 ↓

The small patches of land host compact ecosystems and might help with climate change.

From safer buses to phone fixes: A rundown of new Oregon laws 02.01.2025 5:08 ↓

Nearly two dozen bills passed by Oregon lawmakers in early 2024 take effect on New Year’s Day.

Oregon faces Ohio State in Rose Bowl rematch, vying for spot in CFP semifinals 31.12.2024 5:27 ↓

The Oregon Ducks kick off the New Year by taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

Tiny Oregon community works to protect wildlife and water along Cape Meares — the ‘land that walks’ 28.12.2024 4:50 ↓

A mixture of landslides, volunteerism and fundraising may help Cape Meares residents surround themselves with a wildlife sanctuary.

Oregon’s sparkling wine scene is popping locally — and beyond 27.12.2024 4:29 ↓

Oregon’s sparkling wine scene is popping locally — and beyond

Benton County connects students with Oregon’s salmon migration 26.12.2024 4:32 ↓

Benton County connects students with Oregon’s salmon migration

Portland Police are using data to snag stolen vehicles 26.12.2024 4:55 ↓

Portland Police are using data to snag stolen vehicles

‘Bing in the New Year’ with Milwaukie’s Bing cherry, and the Chinese history behind it 24.12.2024 4:03 ↓

For the second year in a row, Milwaukie, Oregon will be hosting a New Year's Eve celebration by dropping a seven foot Bing cherry to ring in the new year. The event is an opportunity for both celebration and education, to honor the Chinese horticulturalist that became the cherry's namesake.