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Oregon Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration Threats Over Gender Care for Youth
The Court issued a Final Written Order in a lawsuit filed by Oregon in a 22-state coalition that blocks the unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten…
Oregon Gas Sales Keep Falling as Fewer Drivers Fuel Up and Tax Revenue Slips
Oregon’s gasoline sales have been in a sustained decline since before the pandemic, reflecting a mix of economic, behavioral, and technological shifts. But falling sales…
After Years of Criticism Portland 911 Has Slashed Answer Times by 80%
Portland's 911 center's average answering time dropped 80% since the summer of 2022, after the agency implemented several interventions, including reducing the number of…
Oregon Health and Science University Turns a Profit After Last Year’s $130 Million Loss
After losing over $130 million last fiscal year, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) posted a $65 million operating gain for the past nine months, driven mainly by…
New Fast Charging Stations Planned Along I-84 and Other Major Oregon Routes
Following the approval of a second round of grants, 24 new DC fast-charging stations (over 120 ports) will soon be added to major routes, including I-84 and US 20, 26…
Oregon Asks Federal Court to Permanently Block Trump Order Targeting Mail Voting and Voter Eligibility
In a coalition of 25 states, Oregon asked a federal court to permanently block President Trump's executive order, which unlawfully restricted mail voting and efforts to…
Nike Plans Another 1,400 Layoffs as Cutbacks Continue in Oregon
For the 4th significant round of layoffs in as many years, Nike plans to lay off another 1,400 workers, mostly in operations and technology, the company announced…
Oregon Restaurant Must Pay Over $200,000 to Workers After Labor Investigation
McMinnville’s Taste of India 1 restaurant must pay over $200K to 19 workers after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found they didn’t pay legally…
