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The Billionaires Tax: Oregon Senators Lead Fiscal Overhaul
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The Billionaires Tax: Oregon Senators Lead Fiscal Overhaul

Ben HardyAugust 8, 2026

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
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The Electron Crunch: Oregon’s Pivot to Nuclear Energy

Ava BrooksAugust 1, 2026

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?
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Oregon’s Costly Climate Fix: Legislative Redundancy?

Alex TanJuly 26, 2026

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
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Oregon’s Transport Funding: Unity Within Parties Key

Wendy HeringJuly 12, 2026

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!
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State Schools Face Funding Crisis: Overhaul Needed Now!

Summer StoneJune 28, 2026

Our state’s current school funding formula is demonstrably failing to provide equitable resources for students across the commonwealth, necessitating an…

Oregon Schools Face Chronic Absenteeism Crisis
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Oregon Schools Face Chronic Absenteeism Crisis

Sierra EllisJune 21, 2026

Oregon’s education system is grappling with a significant surge in student absenteeism, a trend that threatens academic progress and long-term…

Oregon Couple’s Sketches Expose Healthcare Secrets
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Oregon Couple’s Sketches Expose Healthcare Secrets

Ryan KochJune 14, 2026

An Oregon couple has leveraged the power of social media and their artistic talents to shed light on the often-opaque…

Oregon Kayaking Permit: Activists Fight New Rule
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Oregon Kayaking Permit: Activists Fight New Rule

Marcus RandellMay 31, 2026

Oregon’s new permit requirement for kayakers is facing significant backlash, with environmental activists and recreational users pushing for its immediate…

Oregon Geologist Rides 40 Million Years of History on River Float
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Oregon Geologist Rides 40 Million Years of History on River Float

Kendra LaneMay 24, 2026

A geologist’s recent float trip down Oregon’s John Day River has offered an unparalleled, firsthand journey through 40 million years…

Oregon Fire Danger Soars: Campfire Bans Hit Before Holiday Weekend
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Oregon Fire Danger Soars: Campfire Bans Hit Before Holiday Weekend

Jake Amos-ChristieMay 24, 2026

Central Oregon faces a heightened risk of wildfires as several counties enact strict campfire bans, just days before the busy…

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