Business

Gov. Kotek launches new agency to fast-track housing construction

The “doors are open” on a new state office charged with meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s goal of getting…

Local News

Historic Highway closed near Larch Mountain Road for landslide repairs

Highway runs over historic landslide zone; Route to reopen in September

Features

Troutdale will charge out-of-towners to park at Glenn Otto Park

New program charges $2 an hour for popular Sandy River access

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…

Business

Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households

Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…

Environment

Two Republican state senators attempt to kill bipartisan proposal to raise lodging tax for wildlife

Raising the state hotel tax by 1.25 percentage points could send millions to the Fish and Wildlife Department,…

Features

Corbett, Sandy, Estacada plan night of fireworks on Fourth of July

Colorful displays, pancake breakfasts, live music, parades headline regional Independence Day showcases

Government

Bull Run Filtration Plant gets construction green light after delays

$2 billion project recommences after 120-day appeal pause

Business

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

Healthcare

Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 reported

Carrier likely contracted disease overseas; Possible spread at Portland International Airport