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Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will seek re-election in 2026

Oregon’s junior U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, will seek a fourth term in Congress. Merkley, 68, announced…

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ODOT set to cut 21 workers in Deschutes County, close Sisters shop

After ODOT layoffs, Central Oregon braces for a rough winter on the roads The Oregon Department of Transportation…

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Kotek’s ban on student cell phone use will change some local policies

Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order July 2 requiring K-12 public school districts to create policies prohibiting…

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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…

Government

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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Kotek vows to revive stricter scrutiny of water transfers

SALEM — The failure of a bill imposing environmental reviews on certain Oregon water rights transfers has not…

Government

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…

Government

Republican barred from running in 2026 endorses Clatsop County commissioner for Oregon Senate

State Sen. Suzanne Weber endorses Courtney Bangs ahead of the November 2026 primary   Barred from running for…

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Oregon bias hotline sees fewer reports from victims, more harassment of staff

A surge in harassment and spam calls to a statewide hotline for victims of hate and bias crimes,…

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Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who…

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