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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,…

News

Hillsboro residents rally to save Reed’s Crossing fitness center from impending closure

When Yi-Ling Yong opened an email announcing the upcoming closure of her neighborhood fitness center, she knew she…

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…

Public Safety

2 bicyclists hospitalized in separate Washington County crashes

Two bicyclists were hospitalized Sunday, July 13, following separate traffic crashes in Washington County — including one woman…

Public Safety

Welding sparks 2-alarm, 4-acre brush fire near Forest Grove

A welding project sparked a two-alarm brush fire that scorched nearly four acres over the weekend in rural…

Business

Intel layoffs swell from hundreds to thousands across Oregon campuses

Within days of Intel announcing plans to lay off hundreds of Washington County employees, that number has shot…