Statewide arts group sues DOGE, National Endowment for the Humanities
Oregon Humanities says that in cutting federal arts funding, Trump’s team usurped congressional authority. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon…
Vaccination avoidance rises in Oregon
Nonmedical exemptions for kindergartners rose to 9.7% for the 2024–25 school year. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project…
DEQ pauses enforcement of controversial Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
Gov. Kotek cites lack of federal support for transitioning to electric vehicles. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project…
State policy stands in way of major housing expansion on Eugene waterfront
Developers aligned with the city of Eugene are challenging a state ruling that threatens their plan to transform…
Oregon Racing Commission no longer wants Oregonians to know its funding sources
The move caught Gov. Tina Kotek by surprise. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project WHAT HAPPENED?…
Oregon to exit dog-racing business
Gov. Kotek signs a bill prohibiting the state’s vast online gambling books from taking bets on greyhounds. …
Pioneering Oregon journalist Russell Sadler dies
‘The legal profession also benefits from the greater trust in a system that is visible to the public.’…
Legendary Oregon investigative reporter puts down his pen
Les Zaitz and his wife and business partner, Scotta Callister, are retiring after more than a combined century…
University of Portland strips Robert Pamplin Jr.’s name from its business school
The move comes after labor officials found Pamplin violated federal pension laws in his management of retirees’ money. …
Dismal financial results threaten Oregon hospitals
Costs are rising much faster than reimbursements, and a lack of discharge options is costing big bucks. BY…
PGE’s CEO makes last-minute appearance at trial over disputed fishing platform at Willamette Falls
Maria Pope was not on the witness list but was summoned to rebut the Grand Ronde’s version of…
Legislature: Senate bill would make tech giants share ‘strip mining’ proceeds with news business
Idea draws on a concept that has been piloted in California, Canada and Australia. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon…
Whistleblower sues Oregon Department of Forestry
The lawsuit adds to the troubles at ODF. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project The embattled Oregon Department…
Feds threaten Oregon transportation funding over DEI and driver’s license policies
Oregon is one of many states that offer licenses to undocumented immigrants. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy disapproves. …
Scientist who observed Santiam Canyon Fire disputes Forestry Department’s report on cause
Dean Warner calls the department’s conclusion “pretty wild.” BY JEFF MANNING Oregon Journalism Project A fire behavior…
Hotseat: An Interview with Matt Donegan, Former CEO of Forest Capital Partners
He has a plan to stop Oregon from burning. Think Moneyball for forests. BY THE STAFF OF THE…
Proponents file ballot initiatives to move hard liquor sales from state stores to grocers
Similar campaigns to privatize OLCC’s monopoly have failed in the past. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project…
State Sen. Aaron Woods dies at 75
The Wilsonville Democrat first won election in 2022. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project State Sen. Aaron…
New state figures show wood products industry remains key part of Oregon’s economy
Forest products rank behind tech and food as the third-largest source of Oregon manufacturing jobs. BY NIGEL…
Lawmakers press BOLI on prevailing wage decisions
Labor Commissioner Christina Stevenson defends her agency. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project State Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln…
Lawmakers move to limit rent increases in marinas, manufactured home parks
Economists say rent caps stifle development but leading legislators say some renters are captive and easily exploited. BY…
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley addresses 2026 plans
Speculation about whether Merkley will run again has heated up in recent days. BY NIGEL JAQUISS…
Legislative leaders in both parties ask FBI to investigate 1989 murder of Michael Francke
The killing of the director of the Oregon Department of Corrections remains an enduring mystery. BY NIGEL…
Oregon DMV discloses discovery of additional 118 noncitizens in voter file
The non-citizens were erroneously okayed to vote. At least 13 did. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project…
Oregon Supreme Court rejects ODOT’s 2022 union labor rules
The transportation agency required that eight large projects must use union labor, but the court says ODOT’s process…