Oregon

Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions

Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according…

Health

Most Oregon youths don’t consider cannabis use risky; committee wants to change that

Oregon youths have some of the most elevated rates of cannabis use in the country — but when…

Wildfires

Officials tell Jackson County commissioners ‘we’re postured, we are ready’ for 2025 fire season 

ODF Southwest Oregon District forester says climate and other factors are ‘getting more complex’; test of Jackson Alert…

Business

Child care providers, parents call on Oregon Legislature to support subsidy program

Victoria Mendoza opened up a child care business in Salem 16 years ago — a decision inspired by her own…

News

Merkley, Bynum pledge continued pushback against Trump, Republicans at Sisters town hall

Two Democrats in Oregon’s congressional delegation heard questions from concerned constituents at town hall in Sisters Saturday evening,…

Oregon

Oregon man follows ‘wild, impossible dream,’ quits job to sail around the world with his cat

When Oliver Widger decided he wasn’t cut out for the “corporate grind,” he didn’t just take a little time off…

Business

Environmentalists argue PacifiCorp’s wildfire liability burden is fueled by coal-protecting bills 

When Berkshire Hathaway bought PacifiCorp — Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company — in 2005, stakeholders didn’t consider the…

Government

Former Oregon Secretary of State fine increased, ordered to pay $3,600 after ethics investigation

Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan must pay $3,600 in fines to the state over her decision…

News

Oregon arts groups face crisis as NEA pulls funding amid broader financial struggles

“It’s been the most tumultuous week ever,” Brian Weaver said recently, days after being notified that the National Endowment for the…

Oregon

Legendary Oregon investigative reporter Zaitz puts down his pen

Les Zaitz and his wife and business partner, Scotta Callister, are retiring after more than a combined century…

Marketplace