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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.

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

Oregon lawmakers officially convene the 2025 legislative session today.

Trump administration could test Oregon's strong protections for immigrants

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Benton County connects students with Oregon’s salmon migration

Portland Police are using data to snag stolen vehicles

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.

At Work With a Zamboni driver, Tanya March. Actually, it's not technically a Zamboni.

Prakruti Bhatt and Lillian Karabaic answer listener questions about Stop Requested.

OPB's longtime Christmas music curator JT Griffith is back for his fifth year of holiday cheer! He spoke with OPB’s “All Things Considered” host Crystal Ligori about finding holiday vinyl from Japan, scoring an art installation with Christmas tunes, and being perpetually in his ‘Christmas era’.

Portland Pantomime brings a British tradition to the northwest