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Former information officer implicated in latest ethics ruling for Oregon bourbon scandal

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s former Chief Information Officer, Boba Subasic, “used his position and his access…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Government

‘Passing the torch’: North Plains Mayor Ariel Goodwin resigns amid medical treatment

Just over six months into her first term on the North Plains City Council, Mayor Ariel Goodwin is…

Business

Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails

From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact   Nearly all of the men responsible…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Healthcare

No Washington County hospitals at immediate risk of closure in wake of Medicaid cuts

Rural hospitals across the nation are now at high risk of closure due new budget cuts to Medicaid…

Government

Oregon prisons face lawsuit over denial of Muslim inmates’ Halal meals, holiday visits

Three incarcerated Muslim men in late June sued the Oregon Department of Corrections in federal court on the…

News

Washington County commissioners to consider new proposal to balance federal law, DEI values

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has laid out a preliminary plan to continue its legacy of equity…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

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…