Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
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Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households
Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…
Environment
Two Republican state senators attempt to kill bipartisan proposal to raise lodging tax for wildlife
Raising the state hotel tax by 1.25 percentage points could send millions to the Fish and Wildlife Department,…
Features
Corbett, Sandy, Estacada plan night of fireworks on Fourth of July
Colorful displays, pancake breakfasts, live music, parades headline regional Independence Day showcases
Business
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…
News
Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 reported
Carrier likely contracted disease overseas; Possible spread at Portland International Airport
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
Government
No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails
Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…
News
Estacada installs stop signs, speed bumps throughout city
Traffic control changes meant to improve safety for pedestrians, drivers