Government
Kotek Data Center Advisers Won’t Say ‘Moratorium,’ Want More State-Local Partnership, Transparency
The seven-member group will send regulatory, policy recommendations for the state Legislature to consider in 2027
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Education
Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027
Lawmakers established Quality Education Commission in 1999 to set funding needs for public schools, but some lawmakers argue its model…
Government
Oregon Minimum Wage Workers will get 50-cent Bump in July
Oregon workers making minimum wage will get an additional 50 cents per hour beginning in July, the state’s Bureau of…
Education
Oregon School Leaders Call for Funding Formula Changes after Federal Poverty Data Leads to Cuts
Some districts will lose millions in funding because of the Oregon Department of Education’s reliance on poverty rates in a…
Outdoors
Forecasters predict, prepare for increased drought and wildfire risk after NOAA climate outlook
After a mild winter and dry spring outlook, here is how Oregon is preparing for the potential of its warmest…
Government
Pacific Power, PGE Raise Residential Electricity Rates Again for Oregon Customers
The Public Utility Commission on Tuesday approved rate increases for the two monopoly utilities that will take effect Wednesday
Government
Washington Charges Drivers for Buying Studded Tires. Why Doesn’t Oregon?
Oregon drivers have until April 1 to remove studded tires on their car if they want to avoid a $165…
Government
Journalists, Oregon Publishers Call on Governor to Veto Bill Changing Public Meetings Law
Professional journalist groups and Oregon news publishers are calling on Gov. Tina Kotek to veto a bill passed that publishers…
Outdoors
These Oregon State Parks Will Have Parking Fees by the End of the Month
Visitors will have to pay parking fees at 22 more Oregon state parks by the end of the month
Education
Oregon’s High School Graduation Rate Inches Up to Record High
The class of 2025 was the first since the pandemic to attend all four years of high school in person…