Government
North Plains mayor’s extended absence raises vacancy questions as censure effort looms
Have you seen the mayor of North Plains? It’s been two months since Mayor Ariel Goodwin last attended ...
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Government
Washington County considers 19-cent public safety levy increase for November ballot
The Washington County Board of Commissioners are considering whether to ask voters to increase the public safety levy ...
Government
Washington County proposes higher library levy to sustain countywide services
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is poised to ask voters this fall to approve higher library levy. ...
Government
‘Not business as usual’: Washington County commissioners consider rescinding longstanding DEI resolution
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is proposing to abolish its guiding document regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. ...
News
GoFundMe account to aid Newberg man arrested in ICE raid nears $100,000 in donations
Friends, family members and strangers have stepped up in a big way to help a Newberg man and ...
News
U.S. Rep. Salinas to host public town hall in Tualatin
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas announced she will host a town hall this week. Residents are invited to express ...
Opinion
Opinion: We must save Job Corps
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and ...
Government
U.S. Rep. Bonamici slates Washington County town hall in June
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced that she will be heading to Washington County another town hall in 2025. ...
Business
Bill to protect residential electricity customers from subsidizing data center demand moves forward
The POWER Act creates a separate rate class for data centers so their grid expansion and infrastructure needs ...
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but ...