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…

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…

Opinion

OPINION: No one paid me

Trump, you may know, claimed that protesters in LA were paid. Again, he lies; he twists; he distorts;…

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…

Lifestyle

St. Paul Rodeo spreads the wealth

Proceeds from the annual Fourth of July rite support everything from the local fire district to parochial and…

News

June 23 public safety round-up

Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law Anyone with…

News

Summer school lunch program kicks off in Newberg

The numbers of students accessing the program are growing weekly, school officials say There is an old axiom…

Government

Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor

House Bill 2025’s prospects are unclear, as Republicans and some crucial Democrats are opposed to it.   Oregon’s…