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…
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…
Government
Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment
The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing…
Local News
West Linn renews contract for police body-worn cameras
Officers of the West Linn Police Department will soon receive upgraded body cameras as part of the department’s…
Government
Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate
Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
Crime & Justice
Clackamas County sheriff: Thieves steal excavator, use it to demolish ATMs
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for leads to a suspect after someone stole an excavator from…
Local News
Grand Ronde asks Gov. Kotek to hold off on granting funds to Willamette Falls Trust
As the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and four other regional tribal groups await a decision in their…