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…
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…
City Development
Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters
People paying more than 30% of their income in rent face a higher risk of premature death.
Government
Oregon SNAP benefits to be fully funded for November, Gov. Kotek says
The more than one in six Oregonians who rely on federal food assistance will have fully-funded benefits for November, Oregon…
Government
Kotek Frees Up $5 Million in Emergency Aid for Food Banks
Just days before SNAP benefits are set to be cut off, the governor provides modest relief.
Government
Oregon Legislature wraps for 2025 after eleventh-hour strife, historic funding shortfall
Oregon lawmakers closed the 2025 legislative period with an ill-fated race to finish a gutted major transportation package
Newberg Notices
Newberg Notices | April 2
Governor Kotek proclaims April is Oregon Arbor Month, Storrs Smokehouse is altering hour, and Kopitos Cocina is preparing for their…