Government
Columbia County implements furlough days to tackle funding shortages
Facing millions of dollars less in revenue for the next fiscal year, Columbia County plans to close county…
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Lifestyle
Gov. Tina Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cell phones
The executive order follows the failure to pass a similar bill during the 2025 Legislative Session and will…
Government
Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall
Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…
Government
State funding helps put planned Amani Center expansion back on track
The Amani Center is getting a boost from state funds to help continue its mission of serving children…
Public Safety
Federal funds withheld over Oregon’s sanctuary status impact Columbia County marine patrol
Loss of federal funding to the Oregon State Marine Board because of the state’s sanctuary status will result…
Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
Lifestyles
‘Welcome to your waterfront’: St. Helens cuts the ribbon on riverfront redevelopments
A decade of planning, visioning and building along the shore of the Columbia River finally came to fruition…
Government
Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto
The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…
Business
Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…
Business
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…