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…

Business

Beaverton Pharmacy, other independent pharmacies, struggle to keep afloat

In an age of brick-and-mortar national pharmacies, small independent pharmacies can struggle to compete. Such is the case…

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…

Business

Paul Allen estate to sell Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale, the organization announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday…

Business

Following legal troubles, University of Portland removes Robert Pamplin name from business school

The University of Portland has dropped the name of one of its longtime benefactors from its school of…

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.…

Lifestyles

Spring into summer with the St. Helens Lion Clubs at a fundraiser dinner

Kick off the summer with the St. Helens Lions Club and help support community projects at a fundraiser…