Government
Director of Oregon Human Services Department to retire this fall
Gov. Tina Kotek plans to appoint Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to succeed Fariborz Pakseresht The longtime director of…
Latest Government
Climate
Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed
A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and…
Crime & Justice
New report slams Oregon for ‘prison gerrymandering.’ These districts are in the crosshairs
The findings come after a session in which lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would have counted incarcerated…
Local News
Lake Oswego School Board begins new chapter and elects chair
Following a hard-fought May election, the new Lake Oswego School Board is ready to get to work. Newly-elected…
Education
Lack of grant oversight led to $1.4 million in wasteful Preschool Promise payments, report finds
An investigation by the Secretary of State’s Office found grants were misappropriated due to lack of oversight at…
Business
Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session
When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…
Local News
What are Clackamas County’s goals for the next five years?
During a recent retreat and a meeting Tuesday, July 22, the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners established its…
Education
Oregon’s governor made a deal with Nvidia to get AI education in Oregon schools. What does it mean?
Oregon is one of several states making deals with the trillion-dollar chip maker to get artificial intelligence lessons…
Business
Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax
The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…
Business
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal
Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…
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