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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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