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What went wrong? Few answers as ‘terrifying’ heat slays 116
The Oregon State Medical Examiner released another stark tally of those who perished during the historic heat wave…
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Oregon minimum wage jumps to $12 per hour in non-urban counties
Effective July 1, workers in the Portland metropolitan area who earn minimum wage will now make $14 an…
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Lawmakers OK more than $700 million for housing needs
Oregon lawmakers have approved more than $700 million for housing needs that go beyond the emergency prompted by…
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Poll: Oregonians split on Greater Idaho
Imagine Bend being Oregon’s eastern-most city, a short drive from Redmond, Idaho. “Greater Idaho,” the concept of transferring…
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Oregon’s unusually hot summer political season
Summer is normally a relatively quiet time in Oregon politics. But 2021 has been about as abnormal as…
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More than a dozen police reform bills passed in Oregon this year. Here’s what they do.
Oregon lawmakers continued during their recently concluded session to build on the measures they passed a year ago…
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Pandemic restrictions lifted
Oregon lifted the pandemic limits in place for over a year today. “When Oregon reaches 70% or by…
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Wyden: Expect feds to mobilize forest firefighters this year
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden says he is awaiting an announcement by President Biden’s administration about a mobilization plan…
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Lawmakers delay Oregon paid family leave program
Oregon’s new program of paid family leave would be delayed under a bill that is headed to Gov.…
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Pandemic restrictions will be lifted statewide by Wednesday
Oregon will lift pandemic limits in place for over a year no later than next week, Gov. Kate…
