Grand Ronde Seek to Block State Funding of Other Tribes’ Proposed Land Acquisition at Willamette Falls
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon is urging Gov. Tina Kotek to slow walk a request from Willamette Falls Trust for up to $75 million in state funding to buy land near the falls.
As Evictions Soar, State to Slash Financial Support for Tenants
Lawmakers advance a proposed budget with a nearly 75% reduction in funds for preventing eviction and homelessness.
New Lawsuit Aims to Clarify Whether State Bond Dollars Trigger Prevailing Wages
The stakes are enormous for the development of affordable housing.
OLCC Ratifies Bottle Bill Changes
Lawmakers made changes in response to pushback from stores and their neighbors fed up with collateral damage from Oregon’s iconic environmental measure.
Legislative Counsel Clears Reynolds of Conflict of Interest
The Portland pediatrician introduced a bill that would increase compensation for her and other primary care providers.
Oregon Got a Massive Federal Recovery Grant After 2020 Wildfires. Most of the Money Remains Unspent.
The state was unprepared for the unprecedented loss of housing from 2020 wildfires. Deploying federal disaster relief money has proven challenging.
Vote-by-Mail Foes Pass Key Milestone
The ballot title is now subject to challenge by anyone who objects to the title’s wording between now and June 2.
Trump’s New Tax Bill Could Penalize Oregon for Providing Health Care to All Undocumented Immigrants
Oregon was the first to provide such coverage and remains the most committed. Hard decisions loom.
Family Sues After Heat-Related Death at Bend Senior Care Facility
Staff left a heavily dressed Lenore Hess outside on a blazing August day. Her family seeks $12 million in damages.
Longtime Democratic Party of Oregon Director Steps Down
Brad Martin, who has served as director of the Democratic Party of Oregon for the past 12 years, is moving onward.
Controversial Cap and Trade Policy Reemerges in Salem
Hoping to generate revenue for a transportation funding package, lawmakers revisit a concept that caused two previous Republican walkouts.
Kotek Says She’s Reluctant to Mirror California Proposal to Reduce Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants
The governor says Gavin Newsom faces a tougher budget situation. Kotek is also unwilling to gamble on what Medicaid changes Congress might pass.
Racing Commission Abruptly Reverses Policy That Reduced Disclosure of Revenue Sources
The commission abruptly reversed course at its May 15 meeting, less than 24 hours after the Oregon Journalism Project reported on the new policy.
Vaccination Avoidance Rises in Oregon
Nonmedical exemptions for kindergartners rose to 9.7% for the 2024–25 school year.
Statewide Arts Group Sues DOGE and National Endowment for the Humanities
Nearly half of Oregon Humanities' $2.46 million budget in 2024 came from the National Endowment for the Humanities—and therein lies the rub.