Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Government
No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails
Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…
Government
U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…
News
Columbia County to institute burn ban
As the threat of wildfires increases, Columbia County is instituting a burn ban. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. June…
Business
Opinion: We must save Job Corps
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and…
News
St. Helens High School announces Robby Plowman as new principal
A familiar face is taking over at St. Helens High School. Among a slew of changes in the…
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…
Climate
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…
Local News
Clatskanie teen’s artwork helps promote early literacy across Northwest Oregon
Grace Hadley, a sophomore at Clatskanie High School, was named the winner of the “Inspired to Read Art…
Local News
Summer road renovations to begin on Bennett Road in Columbia County
Columbia County Public Works will soon begin the 2025 pavement preservation season with a road widening and asphalt…