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Oregon Department of Forestry approves controversial plan that protects endangered species by limiting logging

The Oregon Department of Forestry approved a plan, which preserves almost 700,000 acres of state forest land for endangered species over the next 70 years....

An Oregon sawmill closes after decades, company says possible new state policy is to blame

Hampton Lumber said they closed the Banks sawmill due to a proposed habitat conservation policy proposal. It would limit how much timber can be harvested....

Despite poor snowpack, Oregon skiers are optimistic more snow could revitalize ski season

Climatologists said western Oregon has seen about 60% less snowpack than in an average year, though more snow appears to be on the way. ...

Portland Bureau of Development Services cuts dozens of jobs due to downturn in construction industry

The Bureau of Development Services cut 72 jobs because they are making less money than usual from permitting fees. The department is almost entirely self-funded....

Portland stores incentivize customers to shop at locally on Small Business Saturday

Workers at stores in northwest and northeast Portland said events like Small Business Saturday are imperative for their success. PORTLAND, Ore. — With Christmas...

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in the Northwest hit the picket lines for national strike

PORTLAND, Oregon — Seventy-five-thousand Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike on Wednesday around the country, including in Oregon and Washington. Union members...

Exotic dancers at a Portland strip club become second club nationally to unionize

Dancers at Magic Tavern have been on strike since this spring, citing unsafe working conditions. Last week they voted to unionize. PORTLAND, Oregon —...

Portland firefighter memorial near Providence Park damaged by vandals

Some name plates of firefighters who died on duty were stolen from the David Campbell Memorial. Lanterns were shattered and Italian limestone was chipped. ...

Jefferson High School students, parents push back against Portland Public Schools plan to relocate: 'It's completely unfair'

The plan is for Jefferson students to attend class at Marshall High School, 11 miles away, while it undergoes a three-year renovation project. PORTLAND,...

Congregants return to Salem church to worship after fire damaged the building

A fire that damaged St. Joseph's Catholic Church was likely caused by arson, investigators said. On Sunday, worshipers held mass in the parking lot of...

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