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

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…

News

Gresham Fire deploys to join battle against Rowena wildfire

Eight statewide task forces work to protect structures within Columbia River Gorge

News

Oregon bill aims at creating better transportation oversight

House Bill 2025 would require quarterly check-ins from ODOT

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…

top stories

Sunshine reigns in East Multnomah County with highs into the 80s

Enjoy a sunny Wednesday across East Multnomah County with a high of 84. After a cool-down and light…

Environment

After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025

After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the…

Columnists

Opinion: The high cost of doing nothing, or why Oregon must fund wildlife crossings

The 2025 Transportation Reinvestment Package (TRIP), which is under consideration by the Legislature as we write this, offers…

Crime & Justice

He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…

Government

Oregon House passes bill to prohibit housing discrimination based on immigration status

In a 36-15 vote, the Oregon House on Monday passed a bill to prohibit landlords from asking tenants…