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Pacific Power to make Oregon data centers pay full electricity costs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a plan requiring future large data centers in Pacific Power’s service area to cover the full cost of their electric service. The policy takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, under an agreement between Pacific Power, commission staff, the Oregon...

Oregon · 21h
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Oregon Veterans Have Until November 30 to Seek Repayment in Trajector Bankruptcy

Oregon veterans who paid Trajector Medical for assistance obtaining or increasing their VA disability benefits have until November 30, 2026, to submit claims for money they believe the company owes them in its federal bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging affected veterans to review their payments and file...

Oregon · 1d
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The National Law Review

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Oregon Court of Appeals Upholds Payroll Deductions to Repay Wage Advances

On October 21, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Oregon held in Ayala v. Culbertsons LLC that an employer lawfully deducted money from an employee’s paychecks to repay wage advances the employee had asked for. Quick Hits On October 21, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Oregon held in Ayala v. Culbertsons LLC , held that the state’s wage law permits payroll deductions to repay employee-requested wage advances when the arrangement benefits both the employee and employer. The court upheld deductions totaling $1,000 because the employee received requested, interest-free advances before earning the wages and agreed in writing to specific repayment deductions. Oregon employers may want to document requested advances and repayment authorizations, accurately report deductions, avoid fees, and refrain from deducting repayment amounts from final wages. The court reached this result even though the deductions ultimately paid the employer back. The decision answers a question Oregon’s appellate courts had not directly addressed: under the state’s wage statute at ORS 652.610(3)(b), a deduction made “for the employee’s benefit” does not have to be solely for the employee’s benefit. Background During Anthony Ayala’s employment, his employer, Culbertsons LLC, advanced him money several times before the pay periods to which the advances

Oregon · 1d

asumag.com

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School closure plans in Philadelphia and Oregon raise questions about aging facilities and declining enrollment

School districts in Philadelphia and Oregon are facing difficult decisions about closing aging, underutilized schools as declining enrollment, rising maintenance costs, and budget constraints put increasing pressure on their facilities portfolios. In Philadelphia, the teachers union has proposed a $25 million alternative to a school district plan that calls for...

Portland, OR · 1d
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New Charitable Deduction Expands Tax Benefits as Oregon Residents Prepare for Filing Season

Southern Oregon taxpayers who use the federal standard deduction will have a new opportunity to deduct charitable donations on their 2026 returns, a change that extends the benefit to eligible households that do not itemize. The provision allows qualifying cash contributions of up to $1,000 to be deducted, or up...

Josephine County, OR · 2d

KDRV

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Oregon politicians call on VA to prioritize veteran homes

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz and Val Hoyle, called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize the funding and construction of a proposed veterans' home project, along with the renovation of another veterans' home. Oregon...

Oregon · 2d

Ashland Daily Tidings

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Southwestern Oregon Planned Parenthood to Lay Off 75, Transfer Clinics Amid Medicaid Strain

Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon plans to lay off its 75 employees as part of a consolidation. Three clinics will transfer to a larger regional affiliate in February 2027 to preserve healthcare access in the region. Southwestern Oregon Affiliate Plans 75 Layoffs as Three Clinics Transfer. In a unanimous decision,...

Oregon · 2d

ijpr.org

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Gen Z is in the House — following election, Oregon’s Legislature gets younger

Like many members of Generation Z, Representative-elect Hank Sanders, a Democrat living in Hood River, recently turned 26 and aged out of his family’s health insurance plan. “That’s my weekend plan,” he said in a phone interview. “Nobody punch me. Nobody hurt me for the next couple weeks while I figure out my healthcare.”

Oregon · 2d

hoodline.com

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Oregon Hides 350 Ornaments on Forest Trails for Ninth Annual Holiday Hunt

McKenzie River Discovery Center — Reported Site of Holiday Event. Hikers across Oregon are being asked to keep their eyes peeled this winter: more than 350 locally crafted wooden ornaments are being tucked along forest trails from the Willamette Valley to the Cascade foothills, part of a sweepstakes-linked treasure hunt that runs from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31. Organizers call it the largest version yet of an event now in its ninth year.

Oregon · 1d

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

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Idaho And Washington Finish Winter Wheat Planting; Oregon Sits At 97%

The final push of winter wheat planting is on nationwide, but Idaho and Washington are already done and Oregon is nearly there at 97 percent.

Washington · 1d

thelundreport.org

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Providers alarmed as safety net clinic plans halt to Woodburn, Salem maternity care

Using words like “devastating” and “short-sighted,” Oregon providers are concerned about a Washington-based safety net clinic’s decision to halt maternity care services for hundreds of pregnant lower-income women in Marion County — many of them immigrants and seasonal workers. ​Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic...

Salem, OR · 2d

theroseburgreceiver.com

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Oregon Opens Millions In Grant Funding For Forest And Wildlife Conservation Projects

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Millions of dollars in grant funding are now available for conservation projects across Oregon, including potential projects in Douglas County, as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) opens its Fall 2026 Private Forest Accord Grant Program application period. Applications opened Thursday, November 12, with funding...

Douglas County, OR · 1d

KPTV

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How the FAA ground stop is impacting Oregon, Washington sports teams

Oregon · 18h

Animal of Things

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Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Oregon: What State and Local Laws Say

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Dangerous dog breeds banned in Oregon is a question with a short answer and a few important footnotes. Oregon has no statewide list of banned breeds, so you can legally own a pit bull, Rottweiler or Cane Corso under state law. The footnotes come from a small number of local governments, plus landlords, insurers and … This article, Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Oregon: What State and Local Laws Say , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Maine: What the Law Says • Can You Legally Leave a Dog in a Car in Texas? What the Law Really Says • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Wisconsin? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options

Oregon · 5d

Country Herald

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Oregon-Idaho Border Earthquake Today: Magnitude 4.3 Strikes

USGS reports a shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Joseph, Oregon, early Tuesday.

Joseph, OR · 4d

lookouteugene-springfield.com

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Change expected in Oregon law that has threatened to shut down charity potlucks

Last month, the Oregon Journalism Project reported that although the word “potluck” doesn’t appear in state law, the Oregon Health Authority has determined that potlucks open to the public are “single-event temporary restaurants” and are therefore forbidden from serving food cooked in home kitchens. Along...

Oregon · 4d

nbc16.com

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Gov. Kotek promises changes to Oregon schools in second term

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has won another four years in office, and among the biggest challenges facing her second term are the state's struggling public schools. With student achievement still lagging, enrollment declining and school districts facing millions of dollars in budget cuts, Kotek is promising changes that include more classroom time, stronger academic standards and greater accountability. She's also raising questions about whether it's time to overhaul the way Oregon funds public education.

Oregon · 1d

KXL

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Oregon Zoo Roadkill Project Provides Critical Data

PORTLAND, OR – After two years and more than 5,600 photos submitted by volunteers, a statewide crowdsourcing project is helping Oregon biologists track where vehicles are killing wildlife and which species are affected. Launched in 2024 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Zoo, the...

Oregon · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption

Oregon homeowners who missed the April 15 cutoff for the state’s senior and disabled property tax deferral have until Dec. 1 to file, and the late application carries a fee of 10 percent of the taxes, between $20 and $180. Ohio’s homestead exemption in Montgomery County closes Dec. 31, the same day Minnesota’s veterans exclusion... The post Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kentucky · 5d

rightnoworegon.com

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Oregon’s BallotTrax: Tracking Ballots, Derailing Voter Confidence

Different counties, different messages, and a Secretary of State’s office that knew about the inconsistency. When confusion fuels voter apathy, who benefits?. I’ve been unusually quiet since Election Day. That’s intentional. I’ve always believed it’s more important to be RIGHT than FIRST, especially when discussing election integrity....

Oregon · 4d