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NW Natural linked to another Oregon lawmaker trip to tour Danish biogas facilities
Environmentalists criticized the trip, saying NW Natural is trying to persuade legislators of the viability of controversial fuels in Oregon.
Influence sought by Oregon first lady isn’t unique nationally, but has caused trouble for Kotek
While novel in Oregon, other states have offices like the one First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson is pursuing.
Oregon first lady will bring staff, security detail to out-of-state conference
The details emerge as First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson's role in her wife's administration have raised questions.
Oregon State heads back to the Sweet 16 with 61-51 win over Nebraska
Talia von Oelhoffen had 19 points and eight assists, and third-seeded Oregon State advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 61-51 second-round victory over No. 6 Nebraska on Sunday in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Oregon’s agriculture department reverses ‘burdensome’ requirement on small dairy farms
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is reversing a policy decision some farmers say would have been too burdensome on small dairies.
Oregon’s bridge conditions improve, but a long-term decline is still expected
Oregon Department of Transportation's Bridge Program manager Bert Hartman said the replacement process is still happening too slowly.
Tribes oppose federal offshore wind projects in Oregon and California
Some tribes don’t believe there’s been enough research into the impacts on the environment.
Oregon hospital revenues rebound, but costs also surge
After pandemic, Oregon hospital systems inch back toward profitability, but many still report operating losses, latest filings show.
Records detail preliminary cuts to individual Portland schools, as district confronts $30M budget hole
Individual school reports obtained by OPB show how many full-time positions each Portland school was allotted under the district’s initial budget proposal.
Salem-Keizer teachers union votes to approve possible strike
After an authorization vote this week, educators in Oregon’s second-largest school district are prepared to strike. A strike would likely take place shortly after spring break, but the union has not announced a start day.