Government

Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

Columnists

Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

The unchecked burning of fossil fuels, carbon-intensive companies, and the escalating climate crisis pose real dangers to the…

Local News

Clackamas County begins monitoring of sheriff’s office financials following budget controversy

After the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office went over budget during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the county government has…

Health

CVS planning to acquire Rite Aid in downtown Lake Oswego 

Amid nationwide Rite Aid closures, CVS is planning to take over the downtown Lake Oswego location. Rite Aid…

Local News

Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who…

Local News

 Task force to begin assessing Lake Oswego’s tree protection policies 

The task force designated to recommend how the city of Lake Oswego may change its tree protection policies…

Government

Lawmakers passed slate of bills meant to address state’s ‘woefully short’ housing supply

The state Legislature passed at least a dozen bills meant to protect renter security deposits, boost housing production…

Local News

Lake Oswego representative and economic development chair reflects on legislative session 

As a business owner and head of the Oregon House of Representatives Committee on ​Economic Development, Small Business,…

Features

Find out who won Lake Oswego theatre awards 

The Lakewood Theatre Company has awarded the standout actors, directors and offstage personnel who made the 2024-25 season…