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Former information officer implicated in latest ethics ruling for Oregon bourbon scandal

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s former Chief Information Officer, Boba Subasic, “used his position and his access…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Business

Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails

From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact   Nearly all of the men responsible…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Business

Council approves $743K to help fund SPARK Newberg project

Program designed to teach financial literacy while providing housing for 20 families in Newberg or Dundee The Newberg…

Healthcare

No Yamhill County hospitals at immediate risk of closure in wake of Medicaid cuts

Rural hospitals across the nation are now at high risk of closure due new budget cuts to Medicaid…

Local News

Federal cuts to food programs having dire impact in Newberg area

Yamhill Community Action Partnership see drastic decrease in food and funding, which in turn is adversely affecting programs…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

Government

Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

Education

Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy

Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…