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Judge: Asylum seeker taken by ICE outside Portland court to be immediately released
The Mexican asylum seeker will be released following 40 days in solitary confinement at an ICE detention center…
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Oregon to receive $10 million in new nationwide opioid settlement
Oregon will receive $10.1 million for drug prevention and treatment services as part of a nationwide settlement with…
Business
New legislative caucus hopes to tap into Oregon’s trade potential
Bipartisan group responds to tariffs, port issues, competitiveness Two Oregon lawmakers have launched a bipartisan caucus to promote…
Local News
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…
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…
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…
Oregon
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…
Local News
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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