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St. Helens mayor cites free speech in move to dismiss ex-chief’s lawsuit

In response to the former St. Helens police chief’s lawsuit against her, Mayor Jennifer Massey maintains that her ...

Crime & Justice

GoFundMe account to aid Newberg man arrested in ICE raid nears $100,000 in donations

Friends, family members and strangers have stepped up in a big way to help a Newberg man and ...

Government

St. Helens residents could pay higher fees for these services next year

The city of St. Helens is getting ready to approve a new budget, and residents will likely see ...

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 ...

Public Safety

St. Helens police officer Matthew Smith chosen as next city police chief

The city of St. Helens has a new police chief.

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 ...

Government

Scappoose awarded for new biosolids dryer that turns waste into fertilizer

A new initiative to turn Scappoose’s waste into usable fertilizer has received a statewide accolade. The League of ...

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 ...

Business

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

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