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After more than a quarter century, the public could emerge as an unexpected winner from one of Oregon’s largest environmental disasters.

“Right now, we have four news outlets,” Dan Rayfield told WW earlier this month. “If this goes through, you’re going to effectively have three."

OJP talked to Jonathan Hurst about the state of robotics, the climate for growing a business in Oregon, the challenges he faces, and the social implications of robots in the workplace.

To help secure some Republican votes, Democrats found cash for a cherished GOP cause—county fairs.

In addition to a host of other legal challenges, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr. now faces a demand from the Oregon Department of State Lands to pay $13.9 million for his neglect of one of Oregon’s iconic rivers.

An enormous taxpayer subsidy now contains some protections. Critics say they aren’t enough.

The owner of the storied East Burnside retailer says he’ll work with the new owner during a transitional period.

The company says it has has reduced staffing by 20% over the last year.

“The four and a half million residents who live here can’t smoke enough.”

The Cora Center Cora will host a “closing group journey” for eight people on Jan. 24, before ceasing operations at the end of the month.

Just two weeks after this cover story, the two hospital giants announced that the yearslong attempt to broker a deal was off.

Jason White, who has led the agency’s Portland office since 2023, confirmed his departure Thursday.