Government

Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with immigration enforcement

Oregon and Washington’s attorneys general are suing the federal government for sharing residents’ Medicaid records with federal immigration…

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…

Features

Corbett, Sandy, Estacada plan night of fireworks on Fourth of July

Colorful displays, pancake breakfasts, live music, parades headline regional Independence Day showcases

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

Business

Revitalization grant gives Downtown Estacada a ‘main street jolt’

Revitalization Grant will fund renovations/repairs for pair of Downtown Estacada buildings

News

Estacada mourns passing of City Attorney Peter Watts

Watts brought ‘professionalism and compassion’ to municipal duties