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Oregon News
TRANSPORTATION
Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill
Oregon Capital Chronicle | By Mia Maldonado
Average Oregonian making $68,000 would pay $136 each year in payroll transit tax under transportation proposal.
POLITICS
Portland mayor suggests Trump could crack down on city’s homelessness crisis, solicits donations for new shelters
The Oregonian | By Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, Lillian Mongeau Hughes
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson asked residents Wednesday to donate their time and money to his newly launched homeless shelters, suggesting stark consequences for the city should it fail to tame the crisis on its streets.
Marion County Commissioners draw the ire of residents. This is why
Statesman Journal | By Bill Poehler
More than 20 residents testified during a commission meeting on Sept. 3, expressing support for Oregon's sanctuary law.
The county is suing state and federal leaders, saying it is seeking clarity regarding federal requests for parolee records.
County officials say lawsuit is not an attempt to overturn the sanctuary law but to understand their legal obligations.
Former Oregon Youth Authority employee indicted by grand jury after sexual misconduct, supplying contraband
KGW | By Amy Xiaoshi DePaola
Cherie MacDougall, while working at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, allegedly smuggled vapes to several individuals, then provided one with two firearms.
‘Flood the zone’: Trump’s border czar warns of ‘collateral arrests’ amid threat of feds heading to Portland, Seattle
KOIN 6 | By Aimee Plante
President Donald Trump’s so-called border czar is putting Portland front and center once again, warning of “collateral arrests” and of federal law enforcement agents being ordered to “flood the zone” in the event of a crack down on sanctuary cities in the Pacific Northwest.
2026 ELECTION
Marion County District Attorney to retire, chief deputy to run for top job in 2026
Statesman Journal | By Isabel Funk
Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson will retire in 2026 and her chief deputy will run for the position.
Brendan Murphy, who has worked in the Marion County DA's office for 18 years, announced his candidacy Sept. 2. Murphy began his career at the DA's office as a law clerk, working his way up to chief deputy DA, according to a news release.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Trail Blazers have dream plans for revamped Moda Center. Will a new owner use them?
The Oregonian | By Joe Freeman, Jonathan Bach
Somewhere in the executive offices at One Center Court, a collection of colorful renderings sits tucked away, hiding the possibilities of what could be in a dream world where Moda Center and the Rose Quarter are reimagined.
Powell's Books begins layoffs amid financial struggles, cites slow Portland recovery
Portland Business Journal | By Sara Edwards
Powell’s City of Books, citing industry challenges and financial constraints that began during the pandemic, has begun a series of layoffs.
An email President Emily Powell sent to employees last month said the company began the process of eliminating employee positions in July.
Spirit Airlines to ghost 11 airports, including PDX, after second bankruptcy filing
KOIN 6 | By Jashayla Pettigrew
Spirit Airlines has announced that Portland travelers are among those who will no longer see service as the company downsizes its network to prioritize its “strongest performing markets.”
Paid parking in downtown Salem is a moneymaker. Businesses wonder what’s next.
Salem Reporter | By Joe Siess
Paid downtown parking has proven lucrative for Salem, bringing in nearly as much in its first month as an annual parking tax on downtown businesses brought in last year.
The first month brought $228,000 into city coffers, city Director of Community Planning and Development Kristin Retherford told Salem Reporter.
If revenue continues at that pace, the city would earn about $2.7 million from downtown parking over its first year — around double what city officials budgeted as they rolled out the program.
HEALTH CARE
Facing Budget Strain and Haggling for Funds, CareOregon Turns to Consulting Firm McKinsey
Willamette Week | By Andrew Schwartz
The major Oregon Health Plan insurer says it lost $230 million in operations last year. It’s making internal changes and bringing in consultants to help.
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