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Oregon National Guard Returning Home After Controversial Trump Deployment Blocked in Court
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said yesterday that the Oregon National Guard troops federalized under Title 10 have begun demobilization activities, more than 100 days after…
Lawsuit Says Oregon’s New Union Law Punishes Anyone Who Tells Workers They Can Opt Out of Paying Union Dues
The Freedom Foundation filed a lawsuit challenging HB 3789, an Act relating to union misrepresentation, which took effect on January 1, because the new law imposed…
Oregon Stores Can Now Swipe Everyone’s ID for Age-Restricted Purchases Under New Law
Several laws passed in Oregon last year came into effect on January 1, including one that allows retailers to swipe everyone's license for age-restricted purchases.
Oregon Scientists Warn Wildfires Can Create Toxic Chromium That Lingers in Groundwater for Years
Research published in November by the University of Oregon noted that serpentine rocks rich in Chromium-3- a vital micronutrient- can become a toxic heavy metal when…
Oregon Voters Will Decide This Year Whether to Block Gas Tax and Payroll Tax Hikes after the Petition Was Certified
A statewide vote on increases to the gas tax, payroll tax, and vehicle registration fees is now certain this year after enough petitioners signed to force a ballot.
Oregon Lawmakers Warn Trump’s Venezuela Attacks Bypass Congress and Risk a New War
President Donald Trump's recent military actions in Venezuela have drawn sharp criticism from Oregon lawmakers.
Medford Man Won’t Face Charges After Fatal Home Invasion Shooting That DA Calls Self-Defense
The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office indicated yesterday that no criminal charges will be filed in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Martin Uriel Jimenez Jr.…
Oregon Pacific Power Bills Drop Slightly in January After Years of Sharp Increases
Pacific Power customers in Oregon will see a slight decrease in their electric bills starting January 1, 2026.
