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Here's how Oregon power companies are adapting to the reality of wildfire weather

Pacific Power's recent judgment for liability in the 2020 Labor Day fires drives home how utilities need to adapt to hot, dry and windy conditions...

Should Oregon make legislative walkouts a thing of the past?

After the longest walkout in Oregon history, we checked in with some legislative veterans to get their take on the minority party strategy of hitting...

Plaintiffs in Pacific Power wildfire lawsuit may not receive much in the way of punitive damages

Between the state of Oregon, attorney fees and the IRS, most punitive damages awarded to plaintiffs will not actually reach them. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Multnomah County chair stresses collaboration with city of Portland on homeless issues

Elected county chair in November, Jessica Vega Pederson now helms a governing body with a $3.5 billion budget for the coming year — but homeless...

Oregon explores suing Fox leaders for financial mismanagement after voting machine settlement

Oregon officials say Fox Corp. harmed investors by exposing the company to lawsuits when it allowed Fox News to repeat lies about the 2020 election...

Clackamas County sends referendum on Measure 110 to voters

Commissioners approved two ballot measures for next May, both asking voters if they want to see the drug decriminalization law repealed or overhauled. CLACKAMAS,...

Did Measure 110 take away 'rock bottom'? Oregon cops seem to think so

Researchers at PSU are partway through a 3-year study on Measure 110 and just released their first report. Drug decriminalization has not been popular among...

Newly commissioned poll finds dismal outlook on homelessness, public safety in Portland

In the poll commissioned by advocacy group People for Portland, 75% of respondents agreed that homelessness in Portland is an "out-of-control disaster." PORTLAND, Ore....

HB 2002 still at the top of Oregon Senate agenda, chamber president says

Republicans have indicated they won't be returning unless House Bill 2002 is dropped. Senate President Rob Wagner has no intention of obliging them. SALEM,...

What will it take to end the Oregon GOP walkout? We asked Senate President Rob Wagner

Senate President Rob Wagner says he won't sacrifice any of the Democrats' high-priority bills to try to bring back the Republicans. SALEM, Ore. —...

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