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
Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment
The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing…
News
Oregon governor declares emergency for Rowena Fire
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek verbally declared a state of emergency June 18 for the Rowena Fire just west…
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National wildfire officials boost U.S. risk level
The national wildfire preparedness level increased to 3 early June 21, on a scale from 1 to 5.…
Government
Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate
Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
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…
Local News
Bend tax rebates for housing near $100 million
Over the next several decades, the city of Bend is set to make a $96 million investment in…
Local News
Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp submits resignation as recall attempt launches
Minutes after a press release went out announcing an official recall effort against Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van…
Education
U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…
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