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PacifiCorp wins victory in Oregon wildfire lawsuit brought by 2020 Labor Day survivors
Published: April 8, 2026 23:26
PacifiCorp has won a notable victory in a lawsuit tying it to four major wildfires that burned in Oregon over the 2020 Labor Day weekend.
Report on alleged ethics violations by Rep. Greg Smith could be delayed until after primary
Published: April 8, 2026 22:17
A longtime state representative who’s implicated in multiple ethics investigations secured a time waiver that will ensure officials won’t rule on one of those investigations at least until May primary ballots are out, and potentially not until after the…
New report puts outstanding Oregon criminal court sanctions at more than $1B
Published: April 8, 2026 20:55
Oregon’s patchwork system for collecting fees, fines and restitution from people facing criminal charges has resulted in more than $1 billion in uncollected debt that has drained revenue from the state and made it harder to pursue rehabilitation efforts,…
A day after Iran-US ceasefire declared, doubts linger amid continuing Gulf strikes
Published: April 8, 2026 18:32
WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran both claimed victory Wednesday, a day after agreeing to a two-week conditional ceasefire, though doubts loomed following continued strikes across the Gulf nations and an indication by Iran that it will continue to…
Despite court ruling, WA still blocked from inspecting immigrant detention center
Published: April 8, 2026 16:45
Washington state health inspectors have been trying for months to enter the Tacoma immigrant detention center amid longstanding concerns about the conditions there. A federal appeals court ruling last summer paved the way for them to get in, but the…
Billions in unpaid taxes could help states fill budget holes, report says
Published: April 8, 2026 13:00
Though states are missing out on billions in unpaid tax dollars, few have any mechanism to measure how much is being lost, according to a new report. The so-called tax gap — the difference between the taxes legally owed to the government and the amount…
Appeals judges consider reinstating restrictions on officers at Portland ICE facility
Published: April 7, 2026 19:53
In back-to-back hearings on federal agents’ use of excessive force and chemicals on crowds outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility, three federal appeals judges seemed disturbed by videos of officers’ conduct and skeptical that…
Relying on mail for your Oregon income tax return? State officials say time is running out
Published: April 7, 2026 19:27
The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging nearly 1 million Oregonian taxpayers who rely on paper filing to mail their state income tax returns by Thursday. The agency in a news release warned that “gone are the days when US post offices stayed open late…
Trump announces 2-week Iran ceasefire, backing off threat ‘a whole civilization will die’
Published: April 7, 2026 17:06
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday evening to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, at least delaying his threat of a catastrophic attack on the country’s civilian population as he said the countries were near a long-term peace agreement. The…
More business openings than closings in Oregon in last decade, despite economic stigma
Published: April 7, 2026 13:00
In 2023, following the end of the COVID pandemic, Oregon experienced more new business registrations than any other state in the nation. It was part of anomalous growth in new business ventures across the U.S. following the pandemic, but Oregon has for…
Oregon DOJ probe into sanctuary law compliance at Salem courthouse faces legal hurdles
Published: April 6, 2026 23:27
A high-profile late March arrest by federal immigration agents at a courthouse in Marion County appears to have violated the state’s sanctuary law, but it’s unclear whether an inquiry into the incident from the Oregon Department of Justice will result in…
Oregon to offer free webinars to help rural communities respond to disasters
Published: April 6, 2026 18:16
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is hosting free webinars this spring for anyone interested in helping rural communities prepare for and respond to disasters such as floods, extreme heat and wildfires. The two-part series, “Rural Communities…
Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits
Published: April 6, 2026 17:21
WASHINGTON — Congress will look considerably different next year, after dozens of its members move on to other political offices or retire, a number that’s likely to grow as some of those hoping to stay lose their reelection bids. A turnover of at least…
Forecasters predict, prepare for increased drought and wildfire risk after NOAA climate outlook
Published: April 6, 2026 13:00
While the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades is known for its seemingly constant rain, much of Oregon is preparing for drought conditions and increased wildfire risk for the summer. This comes after Oregon’s uncharacteristically mild winter. Much of…
Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
Published: April 3, 2026 22:38
A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid could have improperly given out $15 million in payments related to benefits for recipients, according to a recent audit of state-managed federal programs. The…
Reporter’s Notebook: Capital Chronicle’s intern reflects on covering the Oregon Legislature
Published: April 3, 2026 22:17
Despite attending university across the street from the Oregon State Capitol for the past three years, reporting inside its marbled walls was one of the last things I thought I’d be able to do. Now, as a third-year student at Willamette University, today…
Measles cases are increasing in Oregon. Here’s what to know
Published: April 3, 2026 22:12
Oregon is on track to surpass the number of measles cases it had during its peak outbreak year in 2024, according to the Oregon Health Authority. A total of 13 measles cases have been reported in Oregon since the start of 2026, according to the agency.…
Oregon joins lawsuit over Trump’s latest election order
Published: April 3, 2026 18:14
Oregon, the first state to adopt universal mail voting more than 25 years ago, is joining other Democratic-led states suing over President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail ballots. The 49-page lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in…
Oregon sees drop in largest foreign tourist group following Trump political tensions
Published: April 3, 2026 17:00
Before Oregon could rebound to its pre-pandemic international tourism levels, the state experienced another setback in 2025 that is persisting into this year. Shifts in the political climate and global trade tensions under the Trump administration are…
Reports: US fighter jet downed over Iran, status of crew unknown
Published: April 3, 2026 15:49
WASHINGTON — A U.S. fighter jet went down over Iran Friday but the status of the plane’s crew remained unclear, according to several media reports. Iranian state media reported the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was responsible.  The attack marks the…
Wyden urges federal officials protect Social Security info despite Trump order
Published: April 3, 2026 13:00
Oregon’s senior U.S. senator on Friday urged federal officials to uphold their duty to protect Social Security data despite demands from President Donald Trump to use that information to create a national voter database. In a letter to U.S. Social…
Record low number of threatened species get new protections under Trump, zero in second term
Published: April 2, 2026 23:20
President Donald Trump’s administration listed fewer vulnerable species for protection than any other presidential administration since Congress passed the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Trump’s first term added 22 species to…
Public comment extended on future of offshore wind in Oregon, including none at all
Published: April 2, 2026 21:20
Oregonians have one more month to weigh in on the future of floating offshore wind energy in the state, including a path forward that would abandon the effort for now. State officials extended the deadline to submit comments on the Oregon Offshore Wind…
It’s time to discuss Oregon’s urban growth boundaries
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/04/02/its-time-to-discuss-oregons-urban-growth-boundaries/
Published: April 2, 2026 20:29
Sooner or later, the Oregon Legislature will have to face up to redesigning a state creation that now looks like two icebergs on a collision course. One iceberg is the wildly high cost of housing along with other living costs including electric power and…
Pam Bondi out as Trump’s attorney general
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/04/02/repub/pam-bondi-out-as-trumps-attorney-general/
Published: April 2, 2026 18:10
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Department of Justice and will be replaced for now by President Donald Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, the president announced Thursday. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal…
A Biden student loan plan has ended. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Published: April 2, 2026 17:32
WASHINGTON — A federal court order last month to effectively axe a Biden-era student loan repayment plan capped years of chaos for more than 7 million student borrowers enrolled in the program. The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan marked a…
Trump administration pushed Oregon to end its LGBTQ+ foster policy. The state ignored it
Published: April 2, 2026 13:00
A high-ranking U.S. Department of Health and Human Services official issued a subtle warning last year when he challenged a longstanding Oregon policy mandating foster and adoptive parents affirm a child’s potential LGBTQ+ identity. “These developments are…