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Customers push back as PGE seeks 8th straight rate hike

More than a dozen people joined a Nov. 10 Oregon Public Utility Commission meeting to provide testimony on proposed Portland General Electric rate increases . Most attendees spoke against PGE's proposed plan to increase overall rates by 4.8% and residential rates by 3.9%. That would raise costs for the average residential customer by $8.33 per month, according to PGE. The changes would go into effect July 1, 2027, but would first have to be approved by state regulators, likely by June 15. The potential hike makes eight consecutive years of PGE rate increases , according to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board . PGE has more than 950,000 customers in Oregon. Its coverage area includes Salem, Woodburn, Silverton and much of the Portland metro area. "The working class people in the Portland metro area, we have nothing left to give," said Jennifer Lighthart, who testified and asked that PGE's residential increase request, at minimum, be denied. "It's not right that a company that brings in billions of dollars in revenue every year is begging the normal regular public for money to hit their goals," Lighthart continued. Kathryn Chambers, a Salem resident, said she is a senior citizen who has health issues

Portland, OR · 2d

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Portland Rep. Lamar Wise Faces Ethics Case Over Undisclosed $25K Stipend

900 Court St. NE, Room H-473 — Unverified Salem Street Location. An investigation concluded that Oregon state Rep. Lamar Wise failed to disclose a $25,000 stipend he received from the Portland-based nonprofit Seeding Justice, according to findings reported this week. The matter now heads to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, which is scheduled to consider a stipulated final agreement at its regular meeting Friday.

Oregon · 1d
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West Linn Tidings

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Commentary: The seeds of Democratic socialism in Oregon’s wine country

Local conventional wisdom thought this year’s Ward 3 city council race in McMinnville would have a conventional outcome. The probable winner would be Carson Benner, an uncontroversial incumbent, a centrist […]

Mcminnville, OR · 19h

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Steve Callaway congratulates Kipperlyn Sinclair, ending close race for Washington County commissioner

One of the closest races in Oregon appears to be over. Hillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair is declaring victory and her opponent Steve Callaway is offering congratulations in the race for District 4 on the Washington County commission. More than a week after Election Day, Callaway ended his campaign and...

Washington County, OR · 1d
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The Hillsboro Herald

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Century Blvd. Bridge Project Plows Ahead Over Stream And Woods – An Update

The Real Story – A Column The Century Blvd. Bridge has been anything but popular with Hillsboro residents.  Construction started despite signs and protests, proving once again that beating City […] The post Century Blvd. Bridge Project Plows Ahead Over Stream And Woods – An Update appeared first on The Hillsboro Herald .

Hillsboro, OR · 2d

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C-TRAN Could Slash a Quarter of Clark County Bus Service Without a Tax Hike

Clark County bus riders could be staring down a future with longer waits, fewer service days and routes disappearing altogether, if C-TRAN's sales tax rate stays stuck at 0.7%. That's the blunt warning agency staff delivered to the transit board Tuesday, projecting the agency could be forced to cut about a quarter of its regular bus service by the early 2030s.

Clark County, WA · 1d

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PGE urges Oregon residents to prepare as 2026 winter storm season nears

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 2026 winter storm season is around the corner, and Portland General Electric is encouraging Oregon residents to keep themselves safe with actionable steps. A PGE spokesperson said Thursday that customers can prepare ahead of inclement weather and reduce potential storm impacts. Crews work year-round...

Oregon · 23h

The Reflector

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Voters' voice: Blue wave crashes over Clark County as Republican candidates can't avoid national trend

Over 60% of Clark County voters turned out for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election, which followed the national trend of Republican candidates being defeated by Democrats in a historic blue ...

Clark County, WA · 3d

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Clark County’s Public Transit System Main Funding Not Keeping Pace with Operating Costs

VANCOUVER, WA – C-TRAN wraps up its long-range plan next Monday, Nov. 16. The transit agency says three scenarios are under consideration, including significant cuts. C-TRAN gets 0.7% of a percent of Clark County’s sales tax, which is unchanged since 2012. Taylor Eidt, with C-Tran, says if future...

Clark County, WA · 1d

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Clark County advisory council members question role in light of Public Health leadership change

Members of a volunteer board charged with advising the Clark County Council on public health priorities have raised concerns about whether they can meaningfully fulfill their responsibilities after officials selected a new Public Health department director without their input. The Public Health Advisory Council — consisting of 21 unpaid community...

Clark County, WA · 1d

KGW

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Southwest Washington data shows vaccine divide amid nationwide measles surge

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Data from Southwest Washington illustrates a growing vaccine divide across the country, as vaccine exemptions have led to declining rates of childhood MMR coverage amid the worst U.S. measles outbreak in 35 years. Public health officials have confirmed 58 measles cases in Washington and 60 in...

Clark County, WA · 1d

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SEC Probes $166M Sortis Fund Tied to Rudy's, Bamboo Sushi; Oregon Investigates Sortis

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation into the Sortis Income Fund, a $166 million Portland investment vehicle tied to local favorites like Rudy's Barbershop and Bamboo Sushi, while Oregon's own securities regulator is conducting a separate inquiry into Sortis without publicly specifying whether it targets the fund. The federal probe and state inquiry come as investors have filed a lawsuit accusing fund founder Paul Brenneke and three related Sortis entities of fraud and improper self-dealing loans.

Oregon · 22h

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Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty Joins Mayors From Across Globe In A Pledge To Protect Freedoms

BEAVERTON, Ore. – Monday is World Freedom Day. Also on Monday, Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty joined 15 mayors across the United States and Europe in a pledge to protect freedoms. The pledge is part of ALLIES, or the Alliance for Local Leaders International. The Mayors say the pledge is...

Beaverton, OR · 3d

The Washington Times

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Another lawsuit accuses Kaiser Permanente doctor of injecting Oregon woman with rubbing alcohol

A second Oregon woman has accused Kaiser Permanente and Dr. Colin Mizuo of negligence and medical malpractice for injecting her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthesia before a procedure.

Hillsboro, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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‘Significant resource’: Former Portland Children’s Museum set for demolition

The Oregon Zoo has noted the City of Portland previously marked the property for demolition due to “structural issues."

Portland, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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‘Here to advocate:’ City Council talks about the future of Downtown Portland

Portland City Council heard testimony on the future of downtown at their meeting Thursday morning.

Portland, OR · 19h

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Portland City Council approves renaming of SW Jackson Street

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Thursday, Portland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to rename a downtown street that’s part of the Portland State University campus. PSU has been working for years to rename SW Jackson Street between 5th and Park Avenues to SW Rose Hill Street. Jackson St...

Portland, OR · 17h

The Valley Times

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A major increase, minor dips highlight Beaverton, Tigard-Tualatin, Sherwood student test scores

Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood schools all saw slight dips and some increases in math, science and English test scores, with the Sherwood School District pulling significantly ahead when it […]

Beaverton, OR · 2d

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Portland considers lifting restrictions on dispensary drive-thru, walk-up windows

Portland is considering changes to its marijuana regulations, including rules for drive-thru and walk-up windows at cannabis shops.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Washington Park reflecting pool leaking 68,000 gallons a day

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A leak in the decorative reflecting pool at Washington Park is causing an estimated loss of 68,000 gallons of water a day, but the underground drinking water reservoir at the site is not leaking, the Portland Water Bureau said. The bureau said the reflecting pool is...

Portland, OR · 2d