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Here's how many Oregon state employees aren't actually working in Oregon
The pandemic expanded opportunities for remote work, which has a lot of upsides. But remote workers who aren't living locally also end up costing Oregonians.
The Story
Tolling part of I-205 expected to net ODOT $16-26 million per year
Slowly but surely, Oregon is moving closer to adding tolls on Portland-area interstates. But the pushback has also been growing.
The Story
Here's how many Oregon state employees aren't actually working in Oregon
The pandemic expanded opportunities for remote work, which has a lot of upsides. But remote workers who aren't living locally also end up costing Oregonians.
The Story
Tolling part of I-205 expected to net ODOT $16-26 million per year
Slowly but surely, Oregon is moving closer to adding tolls on Portland-area interstates. But the pushback has also been growing.
The Story
With billions on the line, Oregon lawmakers try to make the state more attractive to tech manufacturing
President Biden signed the $280 billion CHIPS Act into law over the summer. Now that the Oregon legislature's back in session, they want a piece of the action.
Politics
Measure 110's drug treatment rollout suffered from ambiguity, audit finds
Shemia Fagan's office has released an audit of Oregon's implementation of Measure 110, which decriminalized user amounts of street drugs.
Education
Newberg School District rescinds political display ban to settle lawsuit
School board members said the ban was content-neutral, but critics decried it as a thinly-veiled extension of a prior ban that singled out LGBTQ Pride and BLM signs.
The Story
With billions on the line, Oregon lawmakers try to make the state more attractive to tech manufacturing
President Biden signed the $280 billion CHIPS Act into law over the summer. Now that the Oregon legislature's back in session, they want a piece of the action.
Politics
Measure 110's drug treatment rollout suffered from ambiguity, audit finds
Shemia Fagan's office has released an audit of Oregon's implementation of Measure 110, which decriminalized user amounts of street drugs.
Education
Newberg School District rescinds political display ban to settle lawsuit
School board members said the ban was content-neutral, but critics decried it as a thinly-veiled extension of a prior ban that singled out LGBTQ Pride and BLM signs.
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Oregon’s Republicans in Congress join ‘Conservative Climate Caucus’
Oregon has state employees living and working remotely all over the country
The Oregon state workers who don't actually live or work in Oregon | The Story | Jan. 27, 2023
Portland launches '90-day reset' for Central Eastside Industrial district
Do Republicans have a chance of winning statewide political office in Oregon?
Portland launches cleanup of Central Eastside Industrial district | The Story | Jan. 26, 2023
How to get involved with the Oregon legislative process from your own home
One man’s story of struggling with drug addiction in The Dalles | The Story extras
Oregon’s Republicans in Congress join ‘Conservative Climate Caucus’
Oregon has state employees living and working remotely all over the country
The Oregon state workers who don't actually live or work in Oregon | The Story | Jan. 27, 2023
Portland launches '90-day reset' for Central Eastside Industrial district
Do Republicans have a chance of winning statewide political office in Oregon?
Portland launches cleanup of Central Eastside Industrial district | The Story | Jan. 26, 2023
How to get involved with the Oregon legislative process from your own home
One man’s story of struggling with drug addiction in The Dalles | The Story extras
Politics
Lawmakers kick off Oregon's long 2023 legislative session
From now until roughly the end of June, lawmakers will be working on legislation that they say will help address issues of housing and homelessness, among others.
The Story
'I have no magic, beautiful plan': Oregon's longest-serving lawmaker will miss the halls of government
Courtney was first elected to the legislature in 1980. Last year he announced that he wouldn't seek re-election — but he admits that he doesn't know how to turn off.
Politics
Lawmakers kick off Oregon's long 2023 legislative session
From now until roughly the end of June, lawmakers will be working on legislation that they say will help address issues of housing and homelessness, among others.
The Story
'I have no magic, beautiful plan': Oregon's longest-serving lawmaker will miss the halls of government
Courtney was first elected to the legislature in 1980. Last year he announced that he wouldn't seek re-election — but he admits that he doesn't know how to turn off.
Investigations
Fraudsters have been stealing Oregon EBT benefits by skimming cards
Unlike most bank debit or credit cards, Oregon Trail Cards are not equipped with smart chip technology to protect against skimming.
The Story
Below the fold: The loss of Medford's Mail Tribune is far from an isolated instance
"News deserts" are becoming increasingly common as the model that once sustained a thriving industry fails to adapt into the digital age.
Investigations
Fraudsters have been stealing Oregon EBT benefits by skimming cards
Unlike most bank debit or credit cards, Oregon Trail Cards are not equipped with smart chip technology to protect against skimming.
The Story
Below the fold: The loss of Medford's Mail Tribune is far from an isolated instance
"News deserts" are becoming increasingly common as the model that once sustained a thriving industry fails to adapt into the digital age.
The Story
Anniversary of former Clackamas County deputy's shooting marked by the release of the man who shot him
Twenty years ago Monday, Clackamas County deputy Damon Coates was shot in the face and paralyzed by a teenager in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Environment
Oregon’s new state urban forester on the promise and peril of trees in our cities
Brittany Oxford said she expects the biggest threats to Oregon's urban forests will come from climate change, increased temperatures and extreme weather events.
The Story
Anniversary of former Clackamas County deputy's shooting marked by the release of the man who shot him
Twenty years ago Monday, Clackamas County deputy Damon Coates was shot in the face and paralyzed by a teenager in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Environment
Oregon’s new state urban forester on the promise and peril of trees in our cities
Brittany Oxford said she expects the biggest threats to Oregon's urban forests will come from climate change, increased temperatures and extreme weather events.
The Story
Oregon passed a farmworker overtime law. According to California workers, their state's law has cost them
California farm workers are simply being scheduled for fewer hours so that their employers don't have to pay overtime, the Sacramento Bee reported.
Politics
Gov. Kotek to declare homelessness state of emergency in Oregon after being sworn in
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek was sworn in and delivered her inaugural address Monday, pledging to take aggressive action to tackle the state's housing crisis.
Local News
Tolls for new I-5 bridge planned to begin on existing bridge during construction
An earlier financial estimate assumed tolling would start once the replacement bridge was open, but the latest plan switches to "pre-completion" tolls.
The Story
Oregon passed a farmworker overtime law. According to California workers, their state's law has cost them
California farm workers are simply being scheduled for fewer hours so that their employers don't have to pay overtime, the Sacramento Bee reported.
Politics
Gov. Kotek to declare homelessness state of emergency in Oregon after being sworn in
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek was sworn in and delivered her inaugural address Monday, pledging to take aggressive action to tackle the state's housing crisis.
Local News
Tolls for new I-5 bridge planned to begin on existing bridge during construction
An earlier financial estimate assumed tolling would start once the replacement bridge was open, but the latest plan switches to "pre-completion" tolls.
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