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U.S. Rep. Bentz talks Republican power, criticizes media in speech at eastern Oregon summit

Bentz was scheduled to discuss “resilience and environment” at the 2025 Eastern Oregon Economic Summit in Pendleton Oregon’s…

Education

Oregon’s governor made a deal with Nvidia to get AI education in Oregon schools. What does it mean?

Oregon is one of several states making deals with the trillion-dollar chip maker to get artificial intelligence lessons…

Climate

State lawmakers bailed on a constitutional climate amendment. Advocates will take it to voters

Environmentalists recently filed a petition to get Oregon voters to guarantee a healthy climate in the state constitution…

Columnists

Opinion: Does Sen. Merkley running again mean just another preordained race at the top of the ballot?

Next year, the top of Oregon’s general election ballot will be anchored by the contest for U.S. Senate.…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Government

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” sending…

Business

Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

Business

Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

When many people daydream about their retirement life, they often envision simply kicking back and relaxing while enjoying…

Business

Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

Education

U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…