Local News
Legislature earmarks $45 million for Willamette Falls Trust Inter-Tribal Public Access Project
Public access to Willamette Falls from the West Linn side of the Willamette River took a huge step…
Business
Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households
Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…
Business
Troutdale’s Crooked Tine Farm protected through easement program
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District creates “forever farms” throughout region
Government
Transportation package clears committee hurdle, goes to Oregon House for Friday vote
It’s been a bumpy road for the now $11.7 billion Transportation Reinvestment Package that moves closer to passage…
Environment
Two Republican state senators attempt to kill bipartisan proposal to raise lodging tax for wildlife
Raising the state hotel tax by 1.25 percentage points could send millions to the Fish and Wildlife Department,…
Business
Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…
Business
Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill
House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…
Business
At Hillsboro’s newest rooftop restaurant, it’s small plates, big flavors with a view
Overlooking downtown Hillsboro, Restaurant AMA whisks diners from suburban sprawl to the sun-drenched coasts of Spain — all…
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Government
Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment
The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing…