Wyden Trying To Stop The Selling Of Personal Info To Data Brokers

The Oregon senator urges federal authorities to prevent credit reporting agencies from passing data through "shady middlemen."

Portland-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Multnomah County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Rep. Peter DeFazio Announces Retirement, Will Not Run In 2022

The longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon's history has been a staunch advocate for environmental issues.

Oregon Ends Outdoor Mask Mandate, Covid Tests For Schools Secured

The Oregon Health Authority says that masks are no longer required at large public gatherings.

Portland-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Multnomah County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Portland Homeless: City Picks West Side For New Homeless Village

Portland announced a new homeless village will be built on the Southwest Multnomah Boulevard as part of its Safe Rest Village program.

Oregon Redistricting: Court Tosses Republican Line Challenges

The Oregon Supreme Court rejected two challenges to the states new redistricting lines that have been filed by Republicans, saying the lines

Sen. Betsy Johnson Surges To Fundraising Lead In Governor's Race

Betsy Johnson, a longtime conservative Democrat is running as an independent.

Oregon Child Welfare Director Nominated For Biden Administration

Rebecca Jones Gaston has been tabbed as commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, pending senate confirmation.

Senators Make Friendly 'Wager' Ahead Of Oregon Versus Utah Game

Both sides will pay out regardless of the score, with food from each state being donated to food banks in the other state.

Oregonian Former Managing Editor Named To Head USAGM By Biden

Amanda Bennett led a team of Oregonian reporters to a Pulitzer Prize. President Biden named her Friday to head US Agency for Global Media.

How Reliable Is Your Oregon Power Provider?

Extreme weather has made electric reliability a challenge in the U.S. Here is how Oregon compares.

Portland Budget: Council Hears Public For Hours, Vote Next Week

The City Council on Wednesday heard four hours of testimony from people concerned about what will and won't be in the budget.

Oregon Governor Race: Kristof Leads Fundraising With $1 Million

In just over two weeks, former New York Times columnist Nick Kristof has raised more than $1 million for his campaign for governor.

Judicial Redistricting Special Master's Credibility Destroyed

Henry Breithaupt, appointed to serve as the “special master” in Oregon’s congressional redistricting case, has failed his due diligence.

Portland Property Complaints Higher In Community Of Color: Study

The Ombudsman's Office found racially diverse neighborhoods more likely to have complaints filed.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Looks To Hire 300 Officers, Offer Signing Bonus

Mayor Wheeler announced plans to hire hundreds of officers as the city struggles under a wave of gun violence.

Settlement Talks Fail In Oregon Youths' Anti-US Climate Suit

The youth plaintiffs alleged in the original 2015 lawsuit that they have a constitutional right to a climate that sustains life.

Multnomah Homeless Crisis Gets $38 Million In City, County Aid

Portland and Multnomah County both had multimillion-dollar surpluses. they're using some of that money to boost services foe the homeless.

White House: Oregon Single-Family Zoning Law Could Be Model For Nation

The Biden administration asked House Speaker Tina Kotek to join a panel on solutions to a housing crisis.

Multnomah Gun Violence Prompts County Leaders To Hold Town Hall

With shootings and homicides on the rise, Multnomah County officials held a town hall meeting to discuss the issues related to the violence.

Oregon COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases More Than 25% Total Last Week

The Oregon Health Authority says that last week, 27.9 percent of all new cases were breakthrough cases, the rest were in unvaccinated people

Oregon Coronavirus Fight Sees 80 Percent With At Least 1 Shot

More than 2.5 million 18 and older have had at least one of their shots, the Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday.

Portland Months Of Protests Take A Toll On City's Tourist Appeal

Travel Portland went to the city council on Wednesday and delivered some bad news. Fewer people want to travel here.

Oregon Governor's Race: Nick Kristof Makes Campaign Official

Nick Kristof, an Oregon native and former New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner, is running for governor.

Jo Ann Hardesty Announces Bid For Second Term On City Council

Hardesty, who was first elected in 2018, joins colleague Dan Ryan in seeking a second term.

Oregon COVID-19: Brown, Other Western Governors Approve Boosters

People in Oregon, California, and Washington can now get booster shots if they meet certain qualifications.

Oregon COVID-19 Death Count 550 Higher Than Previously Reported

The Oregon Health Authority says a technical error led them to undercount by 550 the number of people whose deaths were related to COVID-19.

Federal Judge Rejects Last-Ditch Effort To Block Oregon COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Vaccination requirement for state employees, teachers, health care workers was left to take effect

Old Town And Its Neighbors Deserve Better

Old Town, nominally considered a Portland neighborhood, is actually Oregon’s largest Public Housing Compound

Wyden Pushes Tax Incentives For Clean Energy As Dems Salvage Plan

Senator Wyden says that a carbon pollution tax is the most effective way to cut fossil fuel emissions.

Overloaded Or Underserved? New Public Housing Location Maps

Metro/Oregon Public Housing Location Maps, the first of its kind in Oregon and the United States of America

Portland-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Multnomah County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Nicholas Kristof Files Campaign Committee Eyeing Run For Governor

New York Times columnist, author, and Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof took a big step toward adding political candidate to his resume

Portland Needs More Police, Union Says, And They Have A Plan

The union representing Portland's police officers has a five point plan to increase the number of officers on the street.

Oregon Settles With Revolucion Coffee House Owner On Pandemic Aid

Maria Garcia, who owns Revolucion Coffee House downtown, sued Oregon over its Oregon Cares Fund, which only provided aid to Black residents.

Oregon Judge Rejects Vaccine Mandate Halt Requested By Troopers

Nearly three dozen Oregon State Troopers wanted a judge to stop a mandate that they be fully vaccinated by October 18. The judge said no.

Wheeler Recall: If At First You Don't Succeed, Sue For More Time

The effort to recall Mayor Wheeler failed to come up with enough signatures to get on the ballot. So, they filed suit asking for more time.

Right-Wing 'Terrorist' Convicted For Role In Portland Violence

A jury in Portland convicted Alan Swinney on assault and weapons charges stemming from his role in protest violence in Portland during 2020.

Portland Sets First 3 Locations For Sanctioned Homeless Camps

Portland announced the locations of the first three locations for sanctioned homeless camps that will essentially be small villages.