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Editorial: Astoria rejected a housing tax. Now build solutions.

Feelings about Astoria’s housing predicament were laid bare by the campaign for Measure 4-247 and the reaction against it. Measure proponents approached the issue with admirable conviction. Despite Oregonians’ deep aversion to new taxes, nearly four out of 10 Astoria voters supported a levy on owners of homes occupied less than half the year, with exceptions for certain circumstances. That says something about how urgently many residents want action.

Astoria, OR · 1d
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Public News Service

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Washington energy customers win in hydro settlement

The Bonneville Power Administration, the agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower, will lower its proposed rate hike after a legal challenge by local environmental and clean energy advocates. The administration had proposed a roughly 6% increase, arguing it needed an additional $250 million to meet new guidelines requiring more water to be spilled over Columbia River dams to support migrating salmon. Ben Otto, policy director for the Northwest Energy Coalition, which was part of the proceedings, said while he understands Bonneville needs to earn money for its services, the proposed increase was overblown. "BPA's finances are actually in really good shape, and we think that a more holistic examination would find ways to adapt these costs into BPA's overall financial picture instead of just immediately trying to reach into people's pocketbooks," Otto contended. The Bonneville Power Administration provides electricity to more than 5 million people across the Pacific Northwest and Otto said the settlement will save customers close to $40 million. He explained spilling water over dams allows juvenile fish to travel more safely downstream, without passing through lethal turbines. The proposed rate hike is one of several recent increases. The administration already raised its rates by about 9% this

Washington · 1d

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LET’S TALK TILLAMOOK: The State of Small Business

A conversation with David Gomberg, Oregon State Representative for District 10, covering Lincoln County and portions of Polk County and Lane County, and was recorded on Monday, October 26, 2026. Q1 – You represent a coastal district and have a background in small business. How does that shape how you...

Polk County, OR · 1d
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The Underrated Oregon City Where Renting For Just $900 A Month Is Still Possible

Somewhere between Portland’s relentless rent increases and the general feeling that affordable Oregon is a thing that used to exist, La Grande has been sitting quietly in the Grande Ronde Valley, doing just fine. This northeastern Oregon city of about 13,000 people has mountains on multiple sides, a historic...

La Grande, 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 · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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Fired employee of Portland roofing company was given blackface doll by coworkers, lawsuit says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A northwest Portland roofing manufacturer has been sued for millions of dollars on claims of racial discrimination. Zachery Fuller, a 49-year-old Black man, is suing the company CertainTeed for $3.7 million. He says while he was employed there, he was racially harassed and that the company discriminated against his medical condition before […]

Portland, OR · 2d

Lake Oswego Review

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Developer asks community to invest in completion of Lake Oswego hotel, housing project

The developer of the planned North Anchor development on B Avenue and First Street in downtown Lake Oswego is asking the local community to consider investing in the project so […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 2d

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Good Morning, News: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns, Portland Police Arrest Alleged Miniature Horse Figurine Thief, and the Mercury‘s Holiday Issue Is Here!

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered!. Good Morning, Portland! This morning I have watched an AI drama where aliens...

Portland, OR · 10h

Statesman Journal

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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 · 1d

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South Carolina Retailer Takes Over Six Ashley Furniture Stores in Oregon

Broad River Retail, a South Carolina-based Ashley licensee, has acquired six Ashley stores and a distribution center in Oregon. The company, based in Fort Mill, S.C., already owns Ashley stores in the Southeast and in Eastern Washington, and the deal marks its first move into Oregon. Broad River plans to remodel the Clackamas store and add an Ashley outlet inside it, but it hasn’t announced a timeline.

Oregon · 3h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Portland Inventory Climbs Above the National Rate as Prices Soften

Portland buyers found more homes and softer prices last month, with a high share of listings cut and real room to negotiate.

Portland, OR · 2d

Wilsonville Spokesman

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Gerber Gear opens new Wilsonville facility and headquarters

Gerber Gear, the Oregon knife and outdoor gear company, has made Wilsonville its new home. The company relocated from its longtime headquarters in Tigard to a new 80,000-square-foot building in […]

Wilsonville, OR · 1d

Lincoln Chronicle

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Jensen Huang’s Oregon story: Playing ping pong in Portland and waiting tables at Denny’s

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang began working at age 15 in the Portland area and at 17 went to Oregon State. He later co-founded Nvidia, one of the most valuable companies in the world. But his future and the company's are now in limbo after Huang admitted to an affair with a technology executive suspected of being a Chinese spy.

Portland, OR · 1d

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$4.6M Washington Gastroenterology data breach class action settlement

Washington Gastroenterology agreed to a $4.6 million class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to protect patient and employee data in a 2024 cyberattack. The Washington Gastroenterology settlement benefits individuals in the United States whose private information was compromised in the data breach, including those who received a breach notice.

Portland, OR · 3d

The Portland Mercury

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Reconnecting With Your Lloyd Ones

No matter your stance on the Lloyd Center mall’s closing, future demolition, and redevelopment, it’s difficult to deny that this year’s holiday season will feel a little hollow without it. While most of the mall’s 100+ storefronts had been vacant for the past five years, the owners’ offers of reduced rent to fledgling businesses, art spaces, and market pop-ups earned Lloyd Center a new reputation as a startup incubator and growing community for Portland’s weird.

Portland, OR · 16h

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Vancouver gets a factory for floating wave-energy data centers

An Oregon startup that’s raised more than $300 million this year to use wave power to generate energy for artificial intelligence hubs unveiled the Southwest Washington factory Friday, where it aims to build nodes to power this new kind of renewable energy. Panthalassa — the company takes its name...

Vancouver, WA · 2d

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These 7 Oregon Lavender Farms Fill Winter Shelves With Bundles and Sachets That Smell Like Summer

Picture a gray Oregon afternoon, rain tapping the windshield, when you pull into a quiet farm lane and open a shop door to a wave of pure July. That surprise is what these small lavender farms do best, long after the purple rows have been cut back for the season.

Oregon · 2d

Forest Grove News Times

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Pho Pot works to reopen months after Forest Grove shopping center flooding

While two Forest Grove businesses have bounced back from a sewer line backup that flooded several storefronts at Ballad Towne Square in August, a neighboring Vietnamese restaurant is still trying […]

Forest Grove, OR · 2d

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Portland pot shops seek tax relief as owners cite rising costs and security concerns

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Pot shop owners in Portland are speaking out about the challenges they face, saying city taxes and fees are piling up and hurting their ability to succeed. Portland’s cannabis businesses say they are part of a billion-dollar industry, but many owners argue they do not...

Portland, OR · 2d