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Kotek Ahead by 185,000 Votes, Drazan Leads in 27 of Oregon’s 36 Counties

Oregon — Gov. Tina Kotek held a 185,037-vote lead over Republican Christine Drazan in unofficial returns Wednesday morning, with large margins in Multnomah, Washington and Lane counties outweighing Drazan’s leads across much of Oregon. As of 10:15 a.m. Pacific on Nov. 11, Kotek had 1,041,511 votes (53.21%), compared...

Oregon · 3d
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Gov Kotek Announces Economic FastTrack Program

SALEM, OR – The State of Oregon is now accepting business applications for its new FastTrack Permitting Program. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the launch of the program, which was created under House Bill 4084, her 2026 economic development bill. The program is designed to improve coordination among state agencies, provide greater certainty for businesses navigating complex permitting rules and speed up timelines for major projects that advance the state’s economic goals.

Oregon · 23h
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Pacific Northwest Crossing

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FAA announces nationwide ground stop: See what it means for the Pacific Northwest

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, Nov. 13. The ground stop will temporarily halt departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and other airports across the country after a communications problem affected air traffic control centers. The order came shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific time. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy […]

Seattle, WA · 21h

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Between Two National Forests Is A Charming Pacific Northwest City With River Views And Nearby Outdoor Fun

It's hard to imagine a place more beautiful than western Oregon, with its craggy coasts, mossy forests, and soaring mountain summits. But the eastern part of the state gives the west a run for its money. Here, there's a bit of everything: forests, deserts, gorges, painted hills, mountains, lakes, rivers. One town is perfectly positioned to enjoy all of it, and that's Prairie City.

Prairie City, OR · 1d
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Oregon health officials update review of cannabis health effects, highlight risks and benefits

More than a decade after Oregon voters approved recreational marijuana, state health officials are revisiting the science behind cannabis use, offering Oregonians a new snapshot of what researchers have learned. The Oregon Health Authority has released updated public health statements based on hundreds of studies examining cannabis and its effects...

Oregon · 2d

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Pacific Power warns of potential outages in Oregon due to incoming storm

Pacific Power is warning customers about potential electricity outages in its Oregon territory Thursday night through Friday afternoon as a storm reaches the area. "We’re currently monitoring a storm that’s expected to bring some strong winds to parts of Oregon, and with strong winds, we could see some outages,” Pacific Power spokesperson Drew Marine said Thursday afternoon. “So we just wanted to give people a heads-up. We will have crews on standby to respond to potential outages, but of course that’s just going to depend on where we see impact."

Oregon · 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 · 1d

The Tonic Edit

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Oregon SNAP Households That Get an ‘Information Needed' Letter This Month Must Answer by the Date on It or Risk Losing Food Benefits

Oregon is checking income on more than 80,000 SNAP cases in November and December. Households with an Information Needed notice must reply by the date shown.

Oregon · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Older and low-income homeowners in Idaho, Mississippi, Oregon and Montana face 2027 property tax relief deadlines from April 1 to April 15; Idaho and Mississippi open Jan. 1

Older and low-income homeowners in Idaho, Mississippi, Oregon and Montana have property tax relief deadlines in April 2027, and two of the four states open their filing windows Jan. 1. Mississippi’s closes first, on April 1. Idaho, Oregon and Montana all close April 15. The programs differ: Idaho cuts a bill by up to $1,500, […]

Idaho · 4d

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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 · 2d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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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 and long-time school board member active in many local civic groups. His main challenger appeared to be Realtor Katie Russ, backed by political heavyweights on […]

Mcminnville, OR · 2d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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ODOT lays out a stark picture of what transportation system would look like without new funding

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the Oregon Department of Transportation must live within existing revenue. But what happens if lawmakers don’t step in to address the agency’s impending $200 million budget shortfall?  Major construction projects would stall. Roadway fatalities and serious injuries would increase. Public transit and passenger rail service would be cut, and ODOT […]

Oregon · 3d

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Attorney General Rayfield announces $183.5 million settlement with rent-to-own company Acima

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $183.5 million settlement Thursday with rent-to-own provider Acima Digital, LLC and its parent company, Acima Holdings, LLC. The agreement resolves allegations that the company misled shoppers about total costs and contract structures on products such as furniture, appliances and electronics sold through partner stores.

Oregon · 2d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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In Democratic sweep, Oregon progressives grew power, pluck heading into 2027 session

A growing progressive caucus in the Oregon Legislature post-election said they’d advance ambitious proposals and would not be stymied by moderates.

Oregon · 3d

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Oregon senators confirm $1.8M DOJ grants for Tribal victim services across four Tribes

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden this week announced that four Oregon Tribes have secured a combined $1,804,643 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop, expand, and enhance culturally appropriate services for crime victims in Tribal communities. “We should do all...

Oregon · 1d

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Oregon nuclear company sued by investors over executives’ stock sales

An Oregon company that has been a global leader in small nuclear reactors is facing a lawsuit from shareholders who say top executives artificially inflated stock prices before cashing out. Investors who purchased securities in NuScale Power Corp. earlier this year are suing the company, saying its top executives misled...

Oregon · 1d

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Redmond Veterans Day parade honors local service members

Crowds gathered in downtown Redmond for the annual Veterans Day Parade, which stepped off at 11:11 a.m. to honor local veterans and mark the World War I armistice. 101-year-old World War II veteran leads 25th Bend Veterans Day Parade as grand marshal. World War II Army veteran Joseph Sharpe, 101,...

Redmond, OR · 2d

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Rising diesel prices threaten Oregon's small logging businesses

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon's logging industry is calling on Gov. Tina Kotek and incoming lawmakers to step in with lasting fuel tax relief before rising diesel costs push rural forest operators out of business. According to Associated Oregon Loggers, diesel prices in Oregon hit a record $6.87 per gallon on...

Oregon · 23h