Environment

After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025

After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the…

Government

State Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations

The Republican from northeast Oregon testified against bills related to fertilizer and data centers that could impact her…

Local News

Adair, DeBone keep control over Deschutes County districting process

Decisions of the Deschutes County Commission commonly end in a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Phil Chang objecting to…

Government

Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP

Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to…

Business

Progress for revamped Portland International Airport? The sky’s the limit

The years-long project to revamp the Portland International Airport reached another milestone, the week of May 19, when…

Government

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…

Government

Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for…

Government

Lawmakers in Salem have OK’d changes to Oregon’s first-in-the-nation Bootle Bill, in an effort to curb drug use…

Government

In suit against Trump administration tariffs, states argue president exceeded powers

Lawyers for Oregon and 11 states attorneys general argued no relationship exists between “extraordinary” threats Trump wants to…

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Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver…

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