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View AllOregon Legislature Passes Landmark Housing Density Bill to Boost Supply, Awaits Governor’s Signature
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Legislature has approved a significant measure aimed at addressing the state’s pervasive housing crisis, passing…
Oregon’s Housing Fast-Track: Governor Kotek Signs HB 3002 Amidst Heated Debate
Oregon Governor Enacts Sweeping Housing Bill, Sparks Widespread Editorial Debate Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek on Friday signed House…
Oregon Greenlights $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul for Roads, Bridges, and Transit
Legislative Milestone The Oregon Legislature has successfully navigated a complex legislative process to approve a landmark investment in the state’s…
Oregon Legislature Approves Sweeping Housing Density Bill Amid Fierce Debate, Sends to Governor Kotek
Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark Housing Density Bill Amid Intense Debate The Oregon Legislature has successfully passed Senate Bill 1001, a…
New Additive Propels Perovskite Solar Cells to Record 26%+ Efficiency, Accelerating Renewables
An international consortium of scientists has announced a significant breakthrough in solar energy technology, achieving a new world-record efficiency for…

Around The Globe
View AllHumanitarian Ceasefire Declared: Major Power, Neighbor Agree Landmark Pact Mediated by Neutral Nation X
City Gamma, [Date] – A breakthrough agreement establishing a 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire has been reached between a Major Regional Power…
Global Leaders Seal Historic Pact in Geneva to Bolster Supply Chain Resilience
Geneva Summit Culminates in Landmark Supply Chain Accord Geneva, Switzerland – Following three days of intensive negotiations, global leaders on…
G7 Summit 2025: Leaders Forge Unified Front on Global Economy, Supply Chains & AI; Reaffirm Ukraine Support
G7 Leaders Conclude Summit, Issue Joint Communiqué on Global Challenges Kyoto, Japan – Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7)…
G7 Vancouver Summit 2025: Leaders Forge Path for Economic Resilience, Secure Supply Chains
Vancouver, Canada – Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations successfully concluded their annual summit on June 6, 2025,…
Life & Leisure
View AllOregon Coast Trail Receives $35 Million Boost for Extensive Revitalization Project
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) officially launched a landmark undertaking on June 10, 2025, aimed…
Oregon State Parks Brace for Record Summer, Unveil Key Access Enhancements at Silver Falls and Ecola
Anticipating the Summer Surge Oregon State Parks officials are actively preparing for what is anticipated to be an unprecedented summer…
Oregon Parks System Receives Major $50M Boost to Tackle Permit Backlogs, Accelerate Upgrades
Oregon Invests $50 Million in State Parks to Enhance Access and Address Infrastructure Needs Salem, OR – Oregon’s vital outdoor…
Oregon State Parks Unveil Major Summer Strategy: Expanded Reservations, Trail Permits Effective June 15
Oregon State Parks Prepare for Summer Surge with Comprehensive Visitor Management Plan PORTLAND, OR – Facing the prospect of unprecedented…

Sports Desk
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View AllOregon Legislature Votes to Permanently Expand Outdoor Dining for Restaurants, Bars
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Legislature has given final approval to a pivotal measure that will permanently establish the expanded…
Oregon Hospitality Sector Braces for Impact as Report Details Costs of Proposed Workforce Rules
Legislative Report Unveils Potential Economic Strain SALEM, OR – A comprehensive report released by the Oregon Joint Ways and Means…
Oregon Bars & Restaurants Navigate Mixed Economic Currents Entering Critical Summer Season
State Report Reveals Varied Economic Landscape A comprehensive new report released today by the Oregon Economic Analysis Office paints a…
Oregon Dining Sector Grapples with Dual Headwinds: Labor Shortages and Soaring Operating Costs Highlighted in New State Report
Oregon Restaurants and Bars Under Pressure: Report Details Impact of Staffing Gaps and Rising Expenses Oregon’s vibrant restaurant and bar…
Brewed & Baked
View AllOregon Brewers Festival Confirms 2025 Downtown Portland Return at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, July 24-27
Portland, Oregon – A cornerstone event for the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant craft beer scene, the Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF), has…
Oregon Craft Breweries Brace for Rising Environmental Compliance Costs Under HB 3015
Oregon Environmental Bill Nears Passage, Impacting Breweries State lawmakers in Oregon are poised to approve significant environmental legislation this week,…
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Landmark Cannabis Market Reform Bill, Sending HB 3001 to Governor Kotek
Oregon Legislature Approves Sweeping Cannabis Market Stabilization Bill SALEM, OR – In a significant move poised to reshape the state’s…
Boosting Oregon Craft Beer: HB 456 Raises Brewery Self-Distribution Cap to 5,000 Barrels
Oregon Legislature Passes Key Bill Benefiting Small Breweries Image related to section: Oregon Legislature Passes Key Bill Benefiting Small Breweries…