Oregon Voters Mobilize Against $4.3 Billion Tax Hike, Demanding Referendum on Transportation Bill
Eastern Oregon voters are at the forefront of a growing movement across the state to challenge a sweeping transportation funding…
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Wildfire Peril Slashes Oregon Timberland Value by Half, Forcing Radically Earlier Harvests
A stark new analysis from Oregon State University (OSU) researchers reveals that escalating wildfire risks, coupled with volatile timber markets,…
Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland, Citing Exceeded Authority
A federal judge has permanently blocked President Trump’s administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, ruling that the…
Oregon Treasury Pivots: State Pension Fund Scales Back Private Equity Amid Transparency Calls and Clean Energy Push
Salem, OR – The Oregon Pension Fund is strategically reducing its exposure to private equity investments within the state’s substantial…
Milton-Freewater Police Arrest Man on Multiple Felony Sex Crime Charges, Facing Oregon Mandatory Minimums
MILTON-FREEWATER, OR – The recent Milton Freewater arrest of Alfredo Garcia, a 29-year-old resident, marks a significant development following an…
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Erupt on October 18, 2025, Denouncing Trump Administration Policies; Hermiston Joins Thousands Across Oregon
HERMISTON, OR – On Saturday, October 18, 2025, communities across the United States, including Hermiston, Oregon, participated in a wave…
Oregon’s Healthcare Cost Target Tightrope: Balancing Affordability and Provider Viability
Understanding the **Oregon healthcare cost** is crucial for residents and policymakers alike. The state’s ongoing efforts to manage **Oregon healthcare…
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment to Portland, Oregon, Citing Lack of Factual Basis
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying 200 Oregon National Guard members…
Oregon Leaders Vow Resistance to Unilateral Federal Troop Deployment in Portland
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson have strongly denounced President Donald Trump’s announcement to deploy federal troops…
Pacific Northwest’s ‘COW’ Alliance: California, Oregon, and Washington Forge United Front Amidst Federal Realignment
West Coast Alliance, ‘COW,’ Emerges as a Model for Inter-State Governance A proposed alliance between California, Oregon, and Washington, playfully…