Education
U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…
State
Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor
House Bill 2025’s prospects are unclear, as Republicans and some crucial Democrats are opposed to it. Oregon’s…
Oregon
Oregon lawmakers invest in expanded water recycling for irrigation
Lawmakers are investing nearly $300,000 to expand water recycling in Oregon by hiring an interagency team leader charged…
Opinion
GUEST COLUMN: A half bet at Keno Dam on the Upper Klamath River
Last August, Northwest salmon caught a break when four dams on the Klamath River, which flows from mountain…
Government
Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers
Bill sponsors brought up House Resolution 3 during Pride month, ahead of Juneteenth Using the name Kimber…
Government
Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal
The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire…
Education
Oregon senators agree to cut $45 million in funding for early childhood programs
State-funded preschool programs would lose millions under an early childhood education budget given a “reluctant yes” vote by…
Government
Kotek homeless shelter bill gets trimmed in wake of budget shortfall
The legislation cleared a budgeting committee Tuesday after lawmakers balked at the state’s fiscal outlook and declining revenue…
State
Honoring ‘people behind the plate’: Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak
New state symbol honors Oregon ranchers after resolution passes both chambers The Beaver State has officially added…
Government
Oregon hepatitis C death rates are among the country’s worst, reports find
Oregon has clocked in at the top of a nationwide database for rates of hepatitis C, prompting state…
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