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Oregon News
POLITICS
Oregon lithium drilling faces legal challenge over habitat
The Oregonian | By Ted Sickinger
Environmental advocates have filed suit to block exploratory drilling for a potential large-scale lithium mine in a remote corner of southeast Oregon near the border with Nevada.
The groups say the mineral exploration project, potentially the largest on federal lands in Oregon history, threatens some of best remaining habitat for sage grouse and other species, as well as scarce water resources and tribal and local communities.
As thousands of Oregonians lose SNAP benefits, pressure falls on food pantries
KGW | By Blair Best
At least 13,000 people in Oregon have lost food stamps since the beginning of the year due to new federal requirements, with more expected by the end of April.
Portland looks to charge residents, businesses a monthly street fee
OPB | By Alex Zielinski
Portland City Council appears to be supportive of a street maintenance and safety package that is similar to a plan that died in 2014.
Federal appeals court grants unrestricted use of crowd control weapons at Portland ICE building
OPB | By Conrad Wilson, Troy Brynelson
The court’s ruling eliminates restrictions imposed by two federal judges in Oregon that strictly limited when federal officers could use tear gas on crowds outside the facility.
Oregon wolf population grows despite accidental deaths of two wolves
KOIN 6 | By Amanda Rhoades
Federal employees say they accidentally killed two gray wolves in a portion of Oregon where the species are protected.
2026 ELECTION
More than 80 Republicans vie for party’s nomination in legislative races ahead of May primary
Oregon Capital Chronicle | By Alex Baumhardt
Republican strategists hope party winners in the primary will flip several House and Senate seats in the Willamette Valley and along the Oregon Coast.
Christine Drazan is ready for a rematch
OPB | By Dirk VanderHart
The frontrunner in the Republican race for Oregon governor argues she’s the clear choice to take on Gov. Tina Kotek in November.
What Republican candidates for Oregon governor have said about Trump’s policies
The Oregonian | By Carlos Fuentes
The leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor have largely avoided mentioning President Donald Trump or his more controversial policies, instead directing criticism at Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and her party colleagues.
Why Republican Chris Dudley wants to be Oregon's next governor
Statesman Journal | By Anastasia Mason
Former Portland Trail Blazer and 2010 Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Dudley says Oregon is in a crisis and needs a political outsider to fix it.
Six rural Oregon Democrats compete to oust U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz
Oregon Capital Chronicle | By Mia Maldonado
Frustrated by Trump policies and unresponsiveness from Bentz, six Democrats are running against each other in May to challenge him.
Too many data centers, beefing up school performance: Candidates for state representative debate solutions
The Oregonian | By Aimee Green
Longtime Democratic state Rep. Susan McLain is facing a primary challenge from tech company founder Mark Watson in the May election for District 29, which encompasses Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Cornelius.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
No Driver, No Problem: Waymo eyes Portland streets
KATU
Waymo plans to bring its autonomous vehicle service to Portland.
The company announced Tuesday that it has begun early preparations by manually driving its vehicles through city streets.
HEALTH CARE
Oregon passed the nation’s strictest law to stop corporate control of medicine. It faces first major legal test
The Oregonian | By Kristine de Leon
A closely watched legal fight over who controls emergency room care in Lane County is shaping up to be the first major test of the nation’s toughest law limiting corporate influence in medicine — and the stakes are high for patients and the future of physician staffing across Oregon.
In a Warning Shot, Oregon Insurance Regulators Oust Alternative Health Plan From the State
Willamette Week | By Andrew Schwartz
Oregon regulators said Monday they have moved to ban ClearShare Health from the state, alleging the “health share” is in fact health insurance—and that it has been offering such insurance here without a license.
CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY
3 hurt as bullets pierce Northwest Portland bar during shooting
KPTV | By Julia Lopez
Three people were hurt in a shooting in Northwest Portland early Monday morning when bullets went through the walls of River Pig Saloon and hit people inside.
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