Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
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Troutdale names Mike Weston next city manager
Finalist unanimously selected via council vote Thursday, June 26
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Bull Run Filtration Plant gets construction green light after delays
$2 billion project recommences after 120-day appeal pause
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…
News
Gresham lawmaker Sen. Chris Gorsek resigns from committee after conduct complaints
Gorsek accused of “aggressive outbursts, interruptions” against female colleagues
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Estacada mourns passing of City Attorney Peter Watts
Watts brought ‘professionalism and compassion’ to municipal duties
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…
Government
Botox injection in Multnomah County suspected of leading to potential botulism infection
Public health officials are warning that a botulism-like illness has been reported in Multnomah County and could be…
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Oregon legislators pass bill protecting beavers on public lands
State animal renowned for ability to clean impacted waterways, create natural habitats
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Take an online survey to shape East Multnomah County roadways
Input will help complete Transportation Safety Action Plan by the fall