County departments that rely on the general fund — like the district attorney and sheriff's offices — were asked to prepare for scenarios of 10-17% cuts.

Officials say legal challenges to the project have jeopardized Portland’s ability to meet a regulatory deadline and driven up ...

Washington County opened its Draft 2025-27 Planning Work Program for public comment until May 30, inviting residents to influence community development and planning.

Oregon's measure would make it the first state to provide pay for picketing public employees — who aren't allowed to strike in most states, let alone receive benefits for it. Washington's would ...

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden announced plans to hold town halls in seven Oregon counties from April 23-26. The town halls will take ...

The dismissal came after defense attorneys pointed out to the prosecutors the Washington state constitution’s definition of ...

SB 83 removes any state mandate that properties in high risk wildfire areas use fire ... Bill to protect Oregon’s ...

The forest ouster next month would be the “largest federal eviction of an encampment in recent history” by Trump-controlled ...

The city’s comprehensive zoning plan known as Memphis 3.0 has fired up some Midtown residents who are fighting against rapid density and trying to preserve Midtown’s charm. Signs that read “Don’t Let ...

SEATTLE — Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits, following recent walkouts by Boeing factory workers, hospital nurses ...

SEATTLE – The Washington women's tennis team (16-2, 8-1 Big Ten) extended its winning streak to seven Saturday afternoon with a 4-2 win over the Oregon Ducks on a beautiful day on Montlake. With the ...

The Athens-Clarke County Government is reaching out to the community for feedback on the county’s Future Land Use Map. This is the third series of public hearings since the fall of 2023. Mark Beechuk, ...