Business
Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill
House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…
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
Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents
House Democrats voted Friday to protect the Oregon National Guard from being used as law enforcement or deployed…
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…
Government
St. Helens residents will pay more for these city services
The city of St. Helens has approved a new budget, and residents will see increased fees for city…
Government
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…