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Assuming those signatures are legit, Gov. Tina Kotek will want to start getting ready to lay off hundreds of ODOT workers -- or finding another option.

A successful referral would freeze taxes Dems say they need to fund those positions. #orpol

Opponents of Oregon gas tax increase say they’ve cleared key hurdle to let voters weigh in The initiative needed roughly 78,000 signatures by Dec. 30 to qualify for next year’s election. Backers say they have more than 150,000.

Oregon Republicans say they have way more than enough signatures to refer a new gas tax to the ballot. Could be a tough run for Democrats who say the state needs the tax to pay for roads and workers.

A federal defense contractor seeks hundreds of coastal Oregon hotel rooms, city of Newport says It’s just one recent sign that interest over an immigrant detention facility on the coast hasn’t faded.

Might be harder to get a summer vacation if this ends up being the case.

A photo of a USB stick chewed up by a very bad doggie.

In this house, we take data security TO THE EXTREME

I'm glad this issue is getting national attention, but this story is largely a recap of what Oregon media has been reporting for years.

The big hook — data centers are accelerating nitrate pollution — is mostly sourced from a single former DEQ employee. I'd love to see more context than that.

Oregon AG, county prosecutors warn federal officers that excessive force will be investigated Elected prosecutors from Oregon’s three largest counties along with Oregon’s attorney general say they’ll investigate federal law enforcement officers when their actions appear criminal.

One recently released document showed federal officers apparently shot pepper balls at a Portland Police Bureau sergeant during a protest on Oct. 20.

Several officers then exited the ICE facility and confronted the sergeant in-person outside, reportedly telling him “help or get out of our way.”

The Salem City Council meeting ran so long with public testimony last night, it almost bled into the next day. The bulk of the hours-long testimony urged council to take more action against ICE sweeps. (Thanks to @isabeldfunk.bsky.social for photos)
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US Coast Guard must return rescue helicopter to Newport, judge rules The temporary order comes just three days after a lawsuit challenging the removal. The U.S. Coast Guard has stationed a rescue helicopter in Newport since 1987, not long after three fishermen died whe...

"In an opinion issued Monday evening, U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken found that the sudden relocation of the helicopter last month could imperil lives as crabbing season gets underway."

OPB: Hush Hush

Some folks like pump-up jams on their long runs. I've been jamming to Hush S2 and loving it (I mean, discussions of Truman Capote, forensics AND journalism ethics?!?!). Kudos to @leahsottile.bsky.social + @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and all OPB crew for an outstanding series.
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City.

The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.

You, too, can mainline Hush before the final episode drops this week!

weird guy in chair company. don't know his name sorry.

i have been watching "Chair Company" on the hbo and have decided to start "stanning" this man

It happened outside the school, according to the school's statement

Two lawsuits seek return of Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Friday that the state is filing a lawsuit to force the federal government to return a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport. Lincoln County and t...

And speaking of ICE, an Oregon coast community is now suing the federal government after its rescue helicopter was relocated to potentially make way for a new detention center in the state.

ICE arrests McMinnville High School student during Friday lunch period Family told local news the 17-year-old is a US citizen.

ICE arrested a 17-year-old Oregonian during school lunch today, according to the superintendent.

Gov. Kotek orders state agencies to move faster on clean energy projects, electrification A recent investigation from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica found the Northwest is woefully behind other parts of the country in adding new sources of renewable energy, because Oregon and Washington have left most of the grid transmission work to the federal Bonneville Power Administration.

With the Trump administration phasing out tax credits for renewable energy projects, the governor has issued an executive order for state agencies to fast-track permitting and processes to connect more energy projects to the state's electrical grid.

Episode 7: Cornered

This week's episode of Hush answers a question we heard throughout our reporting on this series: What were Jennifer Massey's motivations when she took up the Sarah Zuber case on behalf of the community?

I hate to break this to you, but there are two episodes left.

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A live look at @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and I trying to figure out this season of Hush.

100 Oregon troops remain under Trump’s control as California National Guard return home Federalized members of the California National Guard who deployed to Oregon on orders from President Donald Trump are set to return home “in the coming days."

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek also confirmed Monday that 100 members of her state’s National Guard would demobilize, but another 100 who had been federalized would remain under the president’s control.

Adding solar to already built infrastructure helps keep utility-scale projects from harming traditional cultural spaces, Tribal Chairman Jarred-Micheal Erickson said.

A freaky image of Olivia Nuzzi looking like an alien in a Star Trek standing next to the words: EXCLUSIVE Olivia Nuzzi's American Canto: Read the Exclusive Excerpt She flamed out and she faded away. Vanity Fair’s West Coast Editor returns to the written word to survey scorched earth. By Olivia Nuzzi November 17, 2025

Whoa, Vanity Fair got an exclusive excerpt of the book by its west coast editor. How on earth did they land this huge get?

"She flamed out and faded away."

No, she didn't. She got a book deal and she is now your west coast editor. There was no fading.

Rogue Brewery closes at Pier 39, other locations Employees learned about the closure that same morning. The company operates pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland and Salem.

Rogue Brewery abruptly ceased operations at all of its facilities Friday morning. Employees learned about the closure that same morning. The company operates pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland and Salem.

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Federalized California National Guard to return home from Oregon deployment soon Federalized members of the California National Guard who deployed to Oregon on orders from President Donald Trump are set to return home “in the coming days."

That's at the same time National Guard troops from other states are being sent back home (possibly to avoid having them deployed on nothingburger assignments through the holidays, according to the NYT.)

Trump administration files emergency appeal to keep control of Oregon National Guard troops The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court late Sunday to immediately place a hold on a court ruling preventing the president from sending National Guard troops to Portland. The U.S. Justi...

Last night, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, asking the courts to let it keep control of federalized National Guard troops.

Oregon lawmakers return to Salem to talk federal funding pinch Oregon lawmakers are trying to figure out how to adjust for federal funding cuts made through the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

“The Trump administration’s budget bill created a nearly $900 million hole in the state budget—threatening critical services like schools, health care, food assistance, natural resources, and public safety,” Oregon Democrats said in a statement Friday.

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair over Oregon skies to be sentenced in federal case A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 is set to appear for sentencing in federal court in Portland, Oregon.

"Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty or no-contest to all charges against him in September as part of agreements with state and federal prosecutors. "