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July 03, 2026

3 HR execs leave state DAS amid personnel investigation

Kotek opts OR out of $1,700 education tax credits

Survey: Don't spend public $$ on Moda

142k signatures gathered to ban hunting and fishing

2 Economists: Different Takes on Prosperity Council

Emergency release for MultCo juvenile detention center — capacity concerns

Kotek favors shifting costs to data centers

Kotek rejects millions for schools over politics

Lars Larson: On the birthright citizenship ruling

Marion County blasts new ruiles for treatment facilities

Not much in OR booth at Great American State Fair

Oregon Health Authority director resigns

Oregon Right to Life's narrow victory in insurance suit

Prosperity Council delivers workable roadmap

Recently naturalized citizen from Iran reflects on the US — 250th anniversary

Sen. Drazan on Health Director resignation

Wyden, Merkley call for data center ‘accountability'

July 02, 2026

New I-5 Bridge, new tolls clear Fed path

OR S. Court won't force social media disclosure

Airport overhaul Is officially complete

Hunting fine: $114,000, lifetime ban

Rep. Helfrich: 6 urgent steps to rescue local farms

ICE protesters got mostly light sentences

OR sues feds over Medicaid work requirements

Fence around Eugene federal building to be removed

Majority of Americans are proud but worry about country

Merkley re-introduces cannabis banking reform

Multnomah County Just Fired a Health Leader — power struggle over fed funds

OR colleges play catch-up with Workforce Pell

OR, WA win lawsuit against homeless fund cuts

Pendleton City Council rejects homelessness settlement

Poll: Party leader disfavored by own party

PPS Budget Approval Divided the District — Could Alter the School Board

Shelter provider under investigation for financial misconduct

Thousands of immigrants got scammed by WA attorney

WA: first state-run long-term care insurance program

Western governors establish transmission line task force

World Cup fans blown away by our kindness

World Cup fans praise our air conditioners

July 01, 2026

Oregon judge applauds racial discrimination

Instead of lay offs, Oregon hopes businesses turn to Work Share

Black bear seen at Wilsonville Fred Meyers

Bird alliance pushes bird tattoo tax

Photo shows Kotek's embarrassing state vacancy at 250 fair

How S. Court trans-athlete ruling affects Oregon

Sen. Drazan applauds Supreme Court ruling on protecting women's sports

Court of Appeals hears arguments against Oregon anti-terrorist center

Does Oregon DOJ have authority to run intelligence center?

Lars Larson: Mail ballot ruling

OHA agrees to $630K settlement with ousted equity director

Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office report: Racism is a public health crisis

Ranchers volunteer to protect Oregon's vast rangelands

Socialist lawmakers didn't pay $7,000 property taxes

More than 1,100 homeless shelter beds to close in Portland area by year's end

MultCo fired key health leader. He says he's a scapegoat in a power struggle

Oregon Latino Health Coalition shutting down after 20 years

Portland parking fees are increasing

Portland pays another top official to resign. Costs of recent severances, over $1M

Study: growing Oregon psilocybin program raises safety concerns

OSU-Cascades daycare set to close Thursday