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Oregon News
2026 ELECTION
Trailing in the GOP Gubernatorial Primary, Dudley Appears to Change His Views on Abortion
Willamette Week | By Nigel Jaquiss
The former Trail Blazer recently told OJP he is pro-choice. Now he says he is pro-life.
Who is running for Oregon's House District 17?
Statesman Journal | By Dianne Lugo
A committee assistant to the Joint Ways and Means Committee at the Oregon Legislature, a Turner city councilor and lawyer and a businessman are seeking the Republican nomination to represent Oregon House District 17 in the May 19 election. A single Democrat filed to run in the district.
Eugene petitioners begin push to get new climate tax on November ballot
KLCC | By Nathan Wilk
Environmental activists in Eugene have started gathering signatures to get a new climate tax on this fall’s ballot.
The Eugene Clean Energy Fund would raise taxes on some large retailers and banks, taking 2% of gross profits from their retail sales in the city.
POLITICS
Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit
Fox News | By Peter D’Abrosca
A convicted killer who transitioned from male to female while in prison was awarded a large settlement with the Oregon Department of Corrections after a lawsuit claiming abuse by staff while housed in a male prison.
Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries
Oregon Capital Chronicle | By Mia Maldonado
Oregon’s new housing laws let cities expand urban growth boundaries under requirements and offer loans for developers willing to build housing units.
A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works
Oregon Capital Chronicle | By Shaanth Nanguneri
Oregonians will soon be able to sue private companies that sell or otherwise improperly use data captured by license plate-reading cameras under a new state law.
Senate Bill 1516, signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek on March 31, went into effect immediately due to an emergency clause lawmakers tucked into the legislation.
Oregon farmworkers union, nurses, educators sue to bar ICE from hospitals, schools, churches
KPTV | By Julia Lopez
Churches, educators and healthcare workers have joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration as Oregon’s farmworkers union aims to bar immigration enforcement from places like hospitals and schools in initial arguments in federal court.
Gov. Kotek declares drought emergency in 6 more Oregon counties after uncommonly warm winter
KGW | By Jamie Parfitt
The emergency applies to Crook, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Morrow and Wallowa counties, joining three other counties previously declared.
Oregon, Washington lawmakers warn USPS of ‘unconstitutional’ voting executive order
KOIN 6 | By Michaela Bourgeois
Senators from Oregon and Washington are warning the United States Postal Service to not comply with President Trump’s executive order that would transform voting systems nationwide.
Leader cites security, maintenance as concerns in proposed cuts to Portland parks
KATU | By Tanvi Varma
Portland’s proposed parks budget is about 10% smaller than last year, i.e., the budget is roughly $60 million smaller for parks.
Mayor Keith Wilson says the cuts are necessary as the city faces a significant financial gap.
VOTE: Are you worried crime will increase if the Portland Police Bureau's budget is cut?
KATU
Portland Police Chief Bob Day will speak Thursday about Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget, which includes a $17.6 million cut to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
DHS shutdown delays Salem Center Street Bridge project
Statesman Journal | By Anastasia Mason
Seismic improvements on the Center Street Bridge have been delayed again, this time until fall 2026 or early 2027 in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's shutdown, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
TriMet adopts ordinance to make cuts, saving $27M
KATU
TriMet's board has voted to pass a service plan that will make more significant cuts and changes to bus and MAX service.
Wednesday was the second reading.
The changes will go into effect in August.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Oregon housing among the least affordable in the US, study finds
KOIN 6 | By Michaela Bourgeois
A new study from WalletHub ranks which states are paying the highest percentage of their income on housing – ranking Oregon among the top 5.
Amazon’s Oregon buildout shifts to smaller warehouses and, sometimes, bigger fights with local residents
The Oregonian | By Mike Rogoway
As Amazon expands its Oregon footprint, though, it is bumping up against residents in some places who are worried about traffic and environmental impacts, or about the Seattle company’s business practices.
Oregon’s minimum wage is going up again: Here’s how much
The Oregonian | By Mike Rogoway
Oregon’s standard minimum wage will rise by 50 cents an hour on July 1, an annual pay hike for the state’s lowest-paid workers that is tied to inflation.
Tariff refunds bring hope but leave Portland businesses empty-handed
KATU | By Victor Park
This week the Trump administration started taking steps to refund $166 billion in tariffs.
This comes after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's sweeping tariffs earlier this year.
Downtown's historic 'Gayborhood' eyes comeback with new bar
KGW | By Katherine Cook
Once the heart of Portland's LGBTQ+ nightlife, Southwest Harvey Milk Street fell quiet after its last gay bar closed in 2024. A new bar aims to start a revival.
Featured on 'Portlandia,' Slide Inn to shut down as longtime owners step away after 32 years in food industry
KGW | By Alex Jensen, Jake Holter
Portland's Slide Inn, known for serving German dishes with vegan and gluten-free options will close May 10.
EDUCATION
Oregon ranks near bottom in classroom time as new tool shows district differences
KDVR
A new report and interactive tool are highlighting major differences in how much time Oregon students spend in the classroom, with the state ranking near the bottom nationally for instructional time.
PPS starts district 'rightsizing' amid budget gap, declining enrollment, aging buildings
KATU | By Jennifer Singh
The Portland Public Schools Board is hearing from families and staff as it looks to reorganize the district amid a multi-million dollar budget deficit and declining enrollment.
PPS Seeks Big Emissions Reductions With New High School Buildings
Willamette Week | By Joanna Hou
The district’s Climate Crisis Response Policy, developed in conjunction with students, aims for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
EV sales are going down, but now's your chance to get one cheap
KGW | By Chris McGinness
Do high gas prices have you thinking about an electric vehicle? The used EV market might be a more affordable option.
Regional & National News
Starbucks’ expansion in Nashville brews bitterness in Seattle
The Seattle Times
As the magnitude of Starbucks’ ambitions in Nashville comes into focus, reaction in the global coffee giant’s home base of Seattle is also sharpening.
Nike announces 1,400 layoffs, mostly in operations and technology
The Oregonian | By Matthew Kish
Nike on Thursday said it will lay off 1,400 workers, mostly technology workers in its operations division, as part of its ongoing turnaround effort.
Lululemon stock dips after company names former Nike executive as new CEO
The Oregonian | By Matthew Kish
Lululemon’s stock fell more than 11% on Thursday after the company named former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill its next CEO.
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