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SANDY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: Big band to country — it’s all music to your ears in Sandy!

The Sandy Mountain Festival is one of the largest art festivals in the region, but it wouldn’t be…

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SANDY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: Car show returns as family fun addition to festival activities 

Grant Baker organizes an auto-centered event with vendors, music, and a youth category Years ago, as a way…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

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Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

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Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy

Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…

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SANDY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: Longtime educator, veteran honored as grand marshal

Bert Key trades in a spot on a tank for a seat on a convertible in this year’s…

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SANDY MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: Come join us in Sandy for music, art, food and fun!

Welcome to the 2025 Sandy Mountain Festival! The Festival Board of Directors is excited to present an event…

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Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

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Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

Government

Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge

The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last week for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood…