Government

Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto

The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…

Business

Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session

The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…

Business

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

Business

Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill

House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…

Business

Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

Government

Clean Water Services adopt 3% rate increase amid spending scandal

The Clean Water Services Board of Directors voted unanimously June 17 to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget,…

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…

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.…