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PPS Superintendent Says Rebuilt High Schools Could Have Several Uses
Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong responds to WW’s question about what happens if enrollment doesn’t rebound. Watch the video.
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.
Are There Any Rules About What You Can Sell Under the Name “Whiskey”?
Blended whiskey is required to be just 20% actual (i.e., straight) whiskey—the rest is up to you!
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.
OHSU Reports Nine-Month Loss, Showing Weakness as It Seeks to Buy Legacy Health
Oregon Health & Science University is losing about $8 million a month as larger post-pandemic salaries and higher costs for supplies soak up revenue.
PPS Memo Shows High School Costs Remain Stubborn
District officials told the School Board on April 8 that they could trim between $33 million and $67 million off the grand total. That’s, at best, less than 5% of total costs.
Scientist Who Observed Santiam Canyon Fire Disputes Forestry Department’s Report on Cause
A fire behavior scientist who was at the front lines of the deadly 2020 Santiam Canyon Fire is challenging the conclusions of a recently released report by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Vega Pederson Seeks to Cut 102 Staffers and Ax Four Programs in Proposed Budget
Recipients of county money began howling soon after Vega Pederson released her budget, and none louder than Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez.
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.
State Rep. Tawna Sanchez Seeks to Close Charging Loophole
Preschools are not included in the definition of “school” when determining proximity-related drug charges. Rep. Tawna Sanchez hopes to change that.
