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Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ...

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Oregon’s largest school districts warn proposed budget cuts will harm children

Government

Federal chaos leaves Oregon’s economic outlook sluggish, uncertain, short hundreds of millions

Oregon lawmakers will have nearly $756 million less than they anticipated to spend in next two years, according ...

Food and Drink

Proposed federal SNAP cuts would leave Oregon families hungry, governor and senators warn

More than 700,000 Oregonians receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Oregonians will go hungry if congressional ...

Scappoose Fire District Chief Jeff Pricher stands in the bay of the fire station on Highway 30.

Government

The Scappoose Fire District is asking for a levy renewal. What does that mean for residents?

The Scappoose Fire District is asking voters to renew a five-year property tax levy they say is essential ...

A rendering of the design for the new St. Helens police station.

Public Safety

St. Helens narrows down police station sites, proposes public safety fee increase

The city has now settled on two potential sites for the police station, with one pulling ahead as ...

Government

Where can I drop off my ballot in Columbia County?

Election Day is around the corner — do you know where to drop off your ballot in Columbia ...

Business

Former OHSU Big Pharma critic picked by RFK Jr.

Five years ago, working in Portland, Dr. Vinay Prasad was throwing stones from the side of the road. ...

Government

Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer

With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state ...

Government

New Scappoose wastewater plant upgrades will mean free fertilizer for community members

There’s one thing most Scappoose residents have in common: When they flush, it all goes to the same ...

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