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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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Catholic diocese based in Redmond names next bishop
Thomas Hennen was unveiled Thursday as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Baker, three years after previous…
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Deschutes County sheriff investigates former political opponent
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Capt. William Bailey has been placed under investigation for comments he made on a…
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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…
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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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Child advocate organization to start Redmond training
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Oregon — known as CASA — is starting an accelerated volunteer training…
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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…
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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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Deschutes sheriff candidates pledge reform, accountability at forum
Five applicants for the interim Deschutes County sheriff position squared off in a forum Monday evening, focusing on…
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