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Thousands of Oregonians Finally Get Lawyers as Public Defense Plan Slashes Unrepresented Cases by…
The number of unrepresented defendants in Oregon courts decreased by 30% over the last 6 months as the Oregon Public Defense Commission’s (OPDC) 12-month plan started delivering results.
OPDC Public Defenders Shrink Number Of…
Multnomah County May Soon Charge People Who Drop Out of Drug Deflection Programs After Poor…
The Multnomah County District Attorney proposed on Tuesday that people who fail to complete the county's Deflection Program face criminal penalties, following disappointing results from the Deflection Center.
Multnomah County May…
Oregon Triples Down on Rent Assistance and Supportive Housing as 3,000 Residents Seek Help Monthly
Everyone deserves safe and stable housing, says Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) in its recently released annual report. The organization collaborates with Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties to reduce homelessness through…
Oregon Puts Federal Officers on Notice After Reports of Tear Gas, Forced Arrests, and Excessive…
The Oregon Attorney General co-signed a letter with District Attorneys from 3 counties- Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas, yesterday to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) Pam Bondi and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Kristi…
Oregon’s Economic Forecast Shows Resilience With Recession Risk Now Diminishing
The fourth quarter economic outlook for Oregon shows continued resilience. However, the risk of recession is diminishing, with a modest improvement in 2026 forecast by the Office of Economic Analysis (OEA).
The Forecast Helps the…
Oregon Governor Signs Sweeping Executive Order to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order yesterday that targets transportation and building emissions, strengthens grid reliability, and addresses energy affordability.
Oregon Carbon Pollution And Clean Energy…
Oregon Jobless Data Still Delayed as Unemployment Claims Rise 20% in 2025
The monthly non-farm job estimates and unemployment rate are still not available beyond August 2025, according to a news release from the Oregon Employment Department (OED).
The OED reports that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
Oregon Employment Department Holds 2026 Employer Tax Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Oregon Employment Department (OED is not increasing either Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Paid Leave Oregon in 2026.
Director Andrew R. Stolfi says keeping rates unchanged is important for the state’s economy in increasingly…
Oregon Home Prices Surpass $300/Sq Ft as Housing Crisis Worsens
At $303.88 per square foot, Oregon is the 10th most expensive state to buy a house in the US, where prices soar to $711.05 in Hawaii and average $147.66 per square foot in West Virginia.
Most Expensive States To Buy A Home In US…
Wildfire Smoke Is Sending More Oregonians to the ER, Especially in Latino Communities
Breathing-related illnesses, such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), increase when air quality deteriorates, according to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) data.
According to the OHA’s recently updated Air Quality …