Government
Merkley runs for reelection in 2026
Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he is running for a fourth term in 2026. The 68-year-old Democrat,…
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State
Gov. Kotek orders Oregon schools to prohibit students from using cellphones
SALEM — By the middle of the upcoming school year, Oregon students will not be allowed to use…
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Hermiston wildfire again under local management
HERMISTON — The fast-moving wildfire that sparked the afternoon of July 2 north of Hermiston stood at near…
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UPDATE: Evacuation levels for wildfire near Hermiston downgraded
HERMISTON — The evacuation levels for people in the area of the wildfire near Hermiston now sit at…
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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 2, narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called…
Recreation
Umatilla National Forest moves to Phase A public use restrictions
PENDLETON — The U.S. Forest Service is implementing public use restrictions on the Umatilla National Forest due to…
Government
Oregon Democrats slam Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ urge Rep. Cliff Bentz to vote against it
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and the state’s Democratic congressional delegation are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s proposed…
Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in 10 years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
Breaking News
UPDATE: Major Oregon transportation bill heads back to committee
SALEM — A statewide transportation bill, HB 2025, has been taken off the floor of the state’s House…
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Community voices rise against Judge Eva Temple’s court rulings
HERMISTON — Community members gathered outside the Umatilla County Circuit Court in Hermiston on Tuesday, June 24, to…
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