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Oregon’s Prime-Age Exodus: Housing Crisis Drives Talent Away
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Oregon’s Prime-Age Exodus: Housing Crisis Drives Talent Away

Felicia HolmesMarch 28, 2026

New census data reveals that Oregon is losing residents in their prime earning years, a troubling trend driven significantly by…

ICE Director Denies Plans for New Detention Centers in Oregon
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ICE Director Denies Plans for New Detention Centers in Oregon

Eddie GuanterroMarch 27, 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially stated there are no current plans to expand or establish new detention facilities…

Oregon Virtual School Dropout Rates Alarmingly High
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Oregon Virtual School Dropout Rates Alarmingly High

Crystal MillerMarch 26, 2026

Oregon’s virtual learning landscape is facing a stark reality as recent data highlights that the high school dropout rate for…

Blazers Owner Dundon Linked to Predatory Lending Scandal
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Blazers Owner Dundon Linked to Predatory Lending Scandal

Brittany HollindaleMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

New Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon faces scrutiny over his past role in a company accused of predatory lending. Documents reveal his involvement in waiving income verification for car loans, leading to a multi-state settlement. This controversy arises as public funds are considered for arena renovations.

Quagga Mussels Found on Boat Entering Oregon!
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Quagga Mussels Found on Boat Entering Oregon!

Brittany HollindaleMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Oregon wildlife officials intercepted invasive quagga mussels on a boat arriving from Lake Havasu, Arizona, at the Ashland inspection station. This marks the first detection of these harmful aquatic invaders in 2026, raising concerns about potential damage to the state’s waterways and infrastructure.

Boil Water Alert Hits Eastern Oregon City
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Boil Water Alert Hits Eastern Oregon City

Ava BrooksMarch 22, 2026

Ontario, Oregon, residents are under a boil water advisory due to a mechanical failure at the city’s water treatment plant, causing a drop in water pressure and potential contamination risks.

Inside PureCipher’s SecureMCP: The Trust Fabric of the Agentic Economy
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Inside PureCipher’s SecureMCP: The Trust Fabric of the Agentic Economy

Ben HardyMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The global economy is on the precipice of a transformation so profound that it has been described as Economics 2.0,…

Portland Man Arrested for String of South Tabor Assaults
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Portland Man Arrested for String of South Tabor Assaults

Wendy HeringMarch 15, 2026

Key Takeaways Judson C. Defir, 43, was arrested on March 15, 2026, following a series of assaults in the South…

Oregon Leaders Slam SAVE Act as Massive Voter Suppression
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Oregon Leaders Slam SAVE Act as Massive Voter Suppression

Tyreek WashingtonMarch 13, 2026

Key Takeaways High-Stakes Opposition: Oregon’s top officials, including Senator Ron Wyden and Secretary of State Tobias Read, have launched a…

CIT Fast-Tracks Legal Battle Over Section 122 Tariffs
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CIT Fast-Tracks Legal Battle Over Section 122 Tariffs

Ryan KochMarch 12, 2026

Key Takeaways Expedited Review: The Court of International Trade (CIT) has officially fast-tracked multiple lawsuits contesting the implementation of Section…

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