Business

Bill enacting nation’s strictest limits on corporate health care influence signed by Gov. Kotek

‘We need to make sure that our health care providers and our delivery system stays local,’ the governor…

Education

Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk

Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or…

Business

Rite Aid pharmacy closures in Oregon now include Phoenix location

Recent court filings have detailed which of Oregon’s Rite Aid locations are expected to close, rising to more…

Oregon

Trump has no right to deploy Oregon National Guard against statewide protesters, Gov. Kotek insists

Nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests are planned on Saturday, including in Medford, Grants Pass and cities on the Southern…

Government

In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians

It’s the second time in two weeks that Kotek has reversed course on an extradition decision in the…

Government

Resignation of Crater Lake head leaves Oregon congressional delegation concerned, clueless

Kevin Heatley, who led the park for just five months, resigned June 30 over concerns about staffing cuts…

Government

Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement

Oregon AG says settlement holds companies responsible for role in opioid crisis   Oregon will receive $66 million…

Government

Progressive Democrats unveil plan for Oregon transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax

The latest package from Oregon Democrats, including Sen. Golden of Ashland, would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses,…

Local News

‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse

Legislation would maintain, supplement lost funding for domestic violence, sexual assault survivor programs Nonprofits that help survivors of…

Business

Ashland’s Functional Botanicals wins $100,000 top prize in Oregon Angel Food’s annual competition

Chatter filled the room at McMenamins Mission Theater Monday evening as five Oregon food, beverage and wellness startups prepared to…

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