A 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 in journalism.
Higher Reimbursements for Primary Care Providers Would Help a Bill’s Sponsor and Exempt a Powerful Special Interest
Pediatricians in private practice get paid less than hospital doctors for the same service.
Oregon Developers Build Few Condos. A Pending Bill Aims to Increase Production.
Lawmakers propose to shorten the statute of limitations for construction defects.
University of Portland Strips Robert Pamplin Jr.’s Name From Its Business School
The University of Portland distances itself from Bob Pamplin after federal officials found Pamplin violated federal pension laws in his management of retirees’ money.
Whistleblower Sues Oregon Department of Forestry
The embattled Oregon Department of Forestry faces a new whistleblower lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court.
Dismal Financial Results Threaten Oregon Hospitals
Hospital costs are rising much faster than reimbursements and a lack of discharge options is costing big bucks.
Merkley’s State Director, Jessica Stevens, Will Leave in June
A long-time senior aide’s departure adds to questions about Sen. Jeff Merkley’s 2026 re-election plans.
An Oregon Senate Bill Would Make Tech Giants Share Their Wealth With the News Business
SB 686, drawing on a concept that has been piloted in California, Canada and Australia, would require the big tech companies to pony up a share of what they earn in Oregon to a third-party administrator.
Lawmakers Spar With BOLI Over Wages on Housing Jobs
Deputy legislative counsel says the labor commissioner has more leeway to reduce costs than she thinks.
PGE’s CEO Makes Last-Minute Appearance at Trial Over Disputed Fishing Platform at Willamette Falls
PGE's Maria Pope was not on the witness list but appeared to rebut Grand Ronde’s version of a pivotal meeting.
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 Sec. Sean Duffy disapproves.
Lawmakers Ponder Raising Oregon Health Plan Payments for Primary Health Care Providers
Lawmakers ponder raising the Oregon Health Plan payment for primary health care providers.
Proponents File Ballot Initiatives to Move Hard Liquor Sales From State Stores to Grocers
Proponents file ballot measures that would allow grocers to sell hard liquor. Similar campaigns to privatize OLCC’s monopoly have failed in the past.
State Sen. Aaron Woods Dies at 75
State Sen. Aaron Woods dies at 75. The Wilsonville Democrat first won election in 2022.
New State Figures Show Wood Products Industry Remains Key Part of Oregon’s Economy
Wood products rank behind tech and food products as the third largest source of Oregon manufacturing jobs.