That is why the editorial team at the Portland Business Journal talked recently to business, nonprofit and political leaders in all 36 Oregon counties to get a better sense for how the cuts and ...

Nearly half of Oregon’s 36 counties had 40% or more households unable to make ends meet in 2023, according to the report. Other Portlanders said even when you do have enough money to pay for the ...

The Oregon Department of Forestry has declared the start of fire season today at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger level will begin ...

Oregon counties have diverted taxpayer-funded grants intended for addiction recovery services to cover expenses for ...

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden was in Jackson County today, holding a town hall at the Medford Armory. It’s part of Senator Wyden’s ...

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold town halls on Saturday, May 24 in Coos and Curry counties with U.S. Rep.

Dave Miller: This is Think Out Loud on OPB. I’m Dave Miller. Right now, 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are facing budget shortfalls and difficult decisions about which programs and services to cut.

Oregon has more accurate datasets. But statute requires that the funding formula use on child poverty estimates the U.S.

School district leaders argue the bill presents too much financial strain when they're already on rocky footing.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed 53 new laws this week, covering rental assistance, education, consumer protections, and state ...

Morrow County voters in the Tuesday, May 20, special election approved a $204.4 million bond to replace aging school ...