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Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax

The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial…

Business

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

Local News

Construction nears for Woodburn’s Safe Routes to School project

The city is planning to spend $680,000 on this project, assisted by $1.1 million in funds from the…

Local News

Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge westbound lane closed due to repairs after Thursday morning crash

The center westbound lane on the Hawthorne Bridge is closed for crews to make bridge repairs, following a…

Government

Second major protest against Trump planned across Oregon, nationwide

Thousands of Oregonians are expected to take part in a wave of protests on Saturday as part of…

Crime & Justice

City Council expected to take more testimony about Portland police budget on Tuesday

A special meeting of the City Council has been scheduled to take additional public testimony on the next…

Business

Tigard approves architect for proposed police, public works facility

The Tigard City Council has signed off on an architect for the proposed police, public works building.

Government

20 state AGs, including Oregon’s, sue feds for tying transportation and disaster funding to immigration enforcement

Two new federal lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island Tuesday, May 14, against the U.S.…

Government

$1 billion-a-year Portland infrastructure crisis prompts City Council reaction

The Portland City Council is moving to address Portland’s growing infrastructure crisis, now estimated at more than $1…