Government

No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails

Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers   Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…

News

Clackamas County taps levy funds to address sheriff’s office shortfall

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners agreed to allocate $1 million from a public safety levy, as well…

Features

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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Clackamas County commission, sheriff’s office at odds over budget 

Though Clackamas County has recently championed its status as the only one of the three major counties not…

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…

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Congresswoman Dexter foreshadows impacts of federal budget cuts on rural Oregon

As part of her effort to connect with communities beyond the larger cities in her district, Congresswoman Maxine…

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…

Climate

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…

News

Clackamas County board declines to purchase Bob’s Red Mill site

The board of commissioners decided against this option during a meeting Tuesday, May 20.

Environment

Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles

Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity…