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First Japanese American rep named to House, as Oregon legislators begin 2025 work
The Oregon House has its first Japanese American representative after Multnomah and Washington county commissioners voted to ...
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Old Mill Apartments At Full Occupancy
Just three months ago, previously unhoused residents began moving into the Old Mill Apartments, a new supportive rehousing ...
Oregon governor to stand by sanctuary law despite Trump-allied group’s warning of ‘serious consequences’
As purported evidence of the negative impact of Oregon’s sanctuary law, Rogers cited a March 2024 case in which Florida Gov.
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Governor Tina Kotek gives 2025 Oregon Legislature preview
Governor Tina Kotek is outlining key priorities as the 2025 legislative session approaches. During a meeting in Salem ...
With 2025 legislative session days away, Oregon lawmakers set out their priorities for the year
The Oregon Legislature meets Tuesday for a 160-day "long" session, one facing big demands for funding toward some of the ...
Portland nonprofit lands $2M, teams with PSU, PBA to expand public safety work
A venerable Portland nonprofit is partnering with TriMet, Portland Metro Chamber, Governor Tina Kotek’s Central City Task Force, Portland State University, OHSU and other groups on a multi-pronged ...
Gov. Kotek pauses environmental rules for Port of Morrow, citing 'risk of economic shutdown'
In a region rife with contaminated wells due to nitrates, the Port of Morrow is usually restricted in how much wastewater it ...
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Why it matters that Oregon just lost its chief forester
The resignation of Oregon’s top forestry executive last week comes at a pivotal moment for environmental policies in the ...
Kotek calls for more readily available mental health care in State of the State address
The most specific new promises and recommendations she offered in her speech were in the mental health care arena.
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Kotek Appoints Karin Power to the Public Utility Commission
Gov. Tina Kotek today released a slew of new appointments to the state’s 265 boards and commissions. Among the more ...
Oregon State lands $45 million federal grant for microfluidics research
The Biden administration awarded $45 million Tuesday to a research hub at Oregon State University that is working to develop applications for microfluidics, the science of manipulating fluids at ...