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The Billionaires Tax: Oregon Senators Lead Fiscal Overhaul
Oregon’s U.S. Senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, have solidified their positions as the primary architects of aggressive ‘tax the…
The Electron Crunch: Oregon’s Pivot to Nuclear Energy
Oregon is currently staring down an unprecedented “electron crunch,” a surge in demand driven by the rapid expansion of hyperscale…
Oregon’s Costly Climate Fix: Legislative Redundancy?
Oregon’s 2025 Climate Resilience Investment Act has become the flashpoint of the current legislative session, igniting a fierce debate between…
Oregon’s Transport Funding: Unity Within Parties Key
Oregon’s Road Ahead: Navigating the Complexities of Transportation Funding Oregon’s approach to funding its vital transportation infrastructure is at a…
State Schools Face Funding Crisis: Overhaul Needed Now!
Our state’s current school funding formula is demonstrably failing to provide equitable resources for students across the commonwealth, necessitating an…
Around The Globe
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BC State of Emergency: Bald Range Wildfire Triggers Evacuations
British Columbia has officially declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire, a fast-moving and volatile blaze,…
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Forge Historic Defense Pact
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the geopolitical architecture of the Middle East and South Asia, Türkiye,…
Tragedy at Debsirin Nonthaburi: 14-Year-Old Gunman Kills 7
In a harrowing incident that has shocked the nation of Thailand, a 14-year-old student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School perpetrated a…
WA Secures Federal Aid for Wildfire Crisis
Governor Bob Ferguson has successfully secured a federal emergency declaration to bolster the response to the devastating wildfires currently consuming…
Life & Leisure
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Echo Mountain Fire Survivors Find Respite in New $1.7M Tiny Home Village
Six years after the 2020 Echo Mountain Fire turned homes to ash and upended lives, a sense of stability has…
Phoenix Golfer with ALS Reclaims Fairway via Adaptive Chair
The Moment of Impact: An Unforgettable Surprise In a poignant intersection of technological innovation and community kindness, the Golf Garage…
Remembering Bob Miller: Radio Legend and Astoria Trolley Champion Dies at 89
Bob Miller, the unmistakable voice of Portland radio and the tireless driving force behind the Astoria Riverfront Trolley, has passed…
New 6.7-Mile Sunday Parkways to Transform St. Johns
On August 2, 2026, the city of Portland will transform its urban landscape as the Portland Sunday Parkways initiative debuts…
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Bo & Vine Eugene Shuts Doors: A Changing Food Scene
Bo & Vine officially shuttered its doors in Eugene on August 1, 2026, bringing a definitive end to a six-year…
Smashburgers & Giving: Yin Yang Burger Hits CORE Pod
The Portland culinary scene has long been a battleground for burger supremacy, but the latest entrant to the Collective Oregon…
Society Pie Pizza Expands to Downtown Hillsboro
Society Pie Pizza is officially moving into downtown Hillsboro, marking a significant milestone for the rapidly growing Oregon-based chain. The…
Beaverton’s Sweetest Arrival: Mikiko Mochi Donuts Expands Its Oregon Footprint
The culinary landscape of Beaverton has officially become a little sweeter. Mikiko Mochi Donuts, the Portland-born sensation that redefined the…
Brewed & Baked
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Oregon’s 2026 Hop Harvest: A Bumper Crop in the Making
The Pacific Northwest’s premier agricultural tradition is arriving ahead of schedule. Oregon’s hop growers are preparing for the 2026 harvest,…
Senate Budget Deal Delays Hemp-Derived THC Ban Until 2026
In a decisive move for the burgeoning hemp industry, the Senate has included a provision within its bipartisan government funding…
2026 Oregon Hop Harvest: A Bumper Crop for Brewers
Oregon’s agricultural landscape is celebrating a significant milestone this season, as the 2026 Oregon hop harvest signals a robust recovery…
Oregon Brewers Dominate 2026 Best of the West Coast IPA Awards
Oregon’s craft beer scene has solidified its status as the nation’s premier IPA hub, sweeping the 2026 Best of the…
