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Oregon Consumers Sue Nike and Other Major Brands Over Tariff-Driven Price Hikes
Nike is among several major companies, including FedEx, Costco, Ray-Ban, and Nintendo, that have been named in a class action lawsuit filed in Oregon last Thursday on behalf of consumers.
The lawsuit claims that the sportswear giant…
Hillsboro Data Centers Face New Scrutiny Over Millions in Oregon Tax Breaks
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Occupying more than 430 acres of Hillsboro’s scarce industrial land, Hillsboro social media sites TikTok, Meta, X, and LinkedIn, as well as several other large companies that host data for other companies, have facilities…
Oregon Abortion Pill Access Remains in Place as Supreme Court Weighs New Restrictions
Oregon women will have access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, until at least Thursday, while the Supreme Court considers whether to enforce restrictions.
The abortion pill remains available nationwide without in-person visits to a…
Oregon Cold Case Finally Solved After DNA Identifies Man Found Near Portland Cemetery
With the help of advances made in DNA technology, the fully skeletonized remains of a man found in a wooded area of Southwest Portland in 2004 have been positively identified as Robert Lee Horton, a 47-year-old man from Hawaii who had been…
Eugene Officer Resigns After Racist Remarks on Bodycam Spark Outrage in Oregon
A Eugene police officer has resigned with immediate effect following racist remarks captured on his body camera.
Meanwhile, Independent Police Auditor Craig Renetzky says he will take action against any other Eugene Police Department…
Oregon’s Retail Sector Takes a Hit as Job Losses Add to Economic Concerns
With the retail industry in Oregon facing several headwinds, it is showing strain, with job numbers falling, giving substance to those already pessimistic about the state's economy.
Oregon Retail Jobs Decline
The retail job…
Oregon Data Centers Race for Tax Breaks as Hillsboro Applications Surge Before Deadline
As a moratorium on tax breaks for data centers in Oregon is about to take effect, Hillsboro has received 18 zone tax break applications in recent weeks, according to the watchdog group Tax Fairness Oregon group.
The new legislation –…
Oregon Cracks Down on AI Chatbots With New Mental Health Safety Rules
Oregon enacted a landmark piece of legislation on Thursday, aimed at establishing critical guardrails for the use of artificial intelligence in mental health contexts. AI chatbots will now have to refer users to real-life helpers.
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Oregon Lithium Drilling Plan Near Nevada Border Faces Lawsuit Over Water and Wildlife Risks
Environmentalists are fighting a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to allow an Australian lithium mining company to build 168 drill sites, 21.5 miles of new roads, and pump 18,000 gallons of groundwater daily in the McDermitt Caldera…
Interstate Theft Crew Targets Oregon Gyms as Stolen Card Charges Reach Nearly $19,000
An organized gang of interstate thieves is robbing gym patrons while they are working out, often purchasing high-value items at nearby retail outlets before the thefts are detected.
The Beaverton Police Department warns that the gang…