A business‑led effort led by Matt Donegan makes the case that targeted wildfire mitigation — home hardening, grid upgrades and forest restoration — can protect communities and boost Oregon’s competitiveness. The analysis aims to show where limited dollars do the most economic good.

Oregon's minimum wage will rise 50¢ on July 1, lifting the standard to $15.55 and Portland to $16.80. The change is an automatic, inflation‑linked adjustment.

A Portland veteran who depends on a ventilator says the VA denied benefits for a rare muscle disease tied to military service. A National Academies review could change how those claims are decided.

A coalition launched a petition to levy a 2% fee on big retailers' local profits, aiming to collect 8,726 valid signatures to reach the November ballot.

A Metro audit found staffing and control gaps at the Oregon Zoo that could affect delivery of the $380M bond and early projects this summer.

After a nearly two‑year gap, the Secure Rural Schools program will send nearly $100M to Oregon counties to restore roads, schools and public‑safety budgets.

Portland teachers and Asian garment workers launched a joint campaign pressing Nike to pay about $2 billion to Oregon and to push for higher supplier wages.

Lake Oswego's May ballot asks residents to OK a $20.6M bond to replace the 1971 South Shore Fire Station; the estimated tax is about $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed value.

Portland has filed a federal antitrust suit accusing major fire‑truck makers and private‑equity owners of consolidating the market, inflating prices and delaying deliveries. City lawyers want damages and structural fixes.

Tammy Carpenter and Ashley Hartmeier‑Prigg are locked in a May 19 Democratic primary in Beaverton; fundraising, endorsements and turnout are shaping the race.

Trump has endorsed John Braun in the competitive WA‑3 race, escalating national GOP attention against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The endorsement pits national muscle against the incumbent’s fundraising edge.

A federal judge in Eugene temporarily exempted Oregon Right to Life from the state's reproductive coverage mandate; state officials say they will defend and likely appeal.

Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 4149 to codify McKinney‑Vento protections, ordering districts to streamline enrollment, services and transport for students experiencing homelessness.