Business

Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax

The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…

Business

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

Government

Clackamas County takes step toward more monitoring of financials, but declines to require outside auditor 

While the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners decided to adopt a policy directive that it continually conducts a…

News

ODOT warns demolition work along Abernethy Bridge will cause elevated noise

ODOT warned that starting Monday, July 21, demolition on one of the bridge piers on the West Linn…

News

Appeals process puts issuance of attorney fees in Oswego Lake case on hold 

The lawyers who were awarded about $1.5 million in attorney fees for winning the case over public access…

Education

‘These are big bills’: Oregon’s student loan watchdog logs record high complaints

Oregon’s student loan ombudsman talks recent changes to federal policy Oregonians are filing a record number of grievances…

Business

Oregon Health Authority offering equity grant for community-led organizations

The Oregon Health Authority is accepting grant applications from organizations focused on improving the health of Oregonians who…

Crime & Justice

Clackamas County faces lawsuit over jail deputy punching inmate seven times 

The attorneys of a former inmate with a mental disability filed a lawsuit in Oregon District Court Monday,…

Business

Oregon airports to receive $5 million worth in federal grants for upgrades

Six Oregon airports will receive $5.15 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation…

Local News

State lawmakers bailed on a constitutional climate amendment. Advocates will take it to voters

Environmentalists recently filed a petition to get Oregon voters to guarantee a healthy climate in the state constitution…