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July 12, 2026
  • Ethics commission Director faces external inquiry into alleged ethics violations
  • DEQ makes long-awaited announcement on controversial climate program
  • Oregon ranks 9th worst state to move to in 2026, study finds
  • Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for Jackson Co fires, evacuation orders in place
  • Granite mayor prepares to evacuate as fire moves toward the town
  • East Evans Creek Fire expands to about 2,000 acres near Rogue River
  • National Weather Service warns of critical fire weather across region
  • USPS forever stamps go from 78 cents to 82 cents today
  • What to know as coho and tuna catches soar off the Oregon coast
  • Boys & Girls Club to close in North Portland, sell building amid financial strain
  • Construction impacts Morrison Bridge traffic
  • Limping dog video: Homeless ignore vets, pet care
  • Rogue Creamery: Best USA Blue Cheese, and other wins at International Awards
  • Where key development projects stand in Salem midway through 2026
  • OHSU drops sanctuary plan for controversial primate research center
  • WashCo. massage businesses raided in human trafficking investigation; 3 arrested
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    July 11, 2026
  • Historic flip? Democrats suddenly have a governor problem in deep-blue state
  • State agency will conduct review of OGEC executive director complaint
  • Portland hearings office upholds land use ruling against ICE facility's landlord
  • Oregon's record low business ranking questions state's economic future
  • Editorial: Partisanship is the key to Oregon transportation funding
  • Douglas Co contributes $150k for possible theme park in Winston area
  • Massive prison payout highlights dismal financial picture for state insurance fund
  • OHSU to shutter Hillsboro inpatient psychiatric unit for elderly people
  • Rep. Diehl: Stop Detriot Lake draw-down
  • Salem to consider supporting Marion County's lawsuit over reservoir drawdown
  • Study: MultCo not adequately reimbursing the average Preschool for All Provider
  • Washington Co. adds way to report dangerous e-scooter, e-bike riders
  • Ashland School District committee creating proposal to cut budget
  • Audit: Portland mayor violated campaign finance law in 2024
  • East Evans Creek Road Fire up to 1,550 acres amid evacuation alerts
  • Metro appoints Miles Palacios to District 4 seat
  • Santiam hospital says it is close to insolvency if merger fails
  • Talent proposes public safety surcharge hike to close budget gap