Nation

Tech tip: How to clean keyboard grunge, earwax in earphones and screen smudges

LONDON — Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Today In History

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland’s opening day

Today in History Today is Thursday, July 17, the 198th day of 2025. There are 167 days left…

Nation

Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump touted tens of billions of dollars of recent energy and technology investments Tuesday…

Local News

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…

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…

Government

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” sending…

Government

Oregon Democrats slam Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ urge Rep. Cliff Bentz to vote against it

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and the state’s Democratic congressional delegation are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s proposed…

Government

Minnesota assassination prompts many lawmakers to wonder: Is service worth the danger?

The shooting prompted Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden to reflect on the importance of attacking ideas, not people A…

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