Starting in 2026, Oregonians won’t have to worry about unpaid medical bills ruining their credit or car dealers changing loan terms after they’ve driven off the lot. That’s thanks to two of the new state laws that Gov. Tina Kotek, lawmakers and consumer advocates gathered in Salem to celebrate on Monday. A third measure that […]
Oregon lawmakers have just a few months to decide if they’ll let state tax policy automatically couple with federal tax cuts passed in the July GOP megalaw that could reduce the state income tax burden on Oregonians and businesses but leave the state government without hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for public services. […]
THE GORGE — The union at Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) presented its fourth financial counteroffer on Aug. 28, bringing a letter of …
CASCADE LOCKS — Following a brief work session to discuss the acquisition of a second electrical substation for the city, the Cascade Locks Ci…
A bill to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation, pay for road infrastructure projects and temporarily boost funding to public transit agencies moved forward Sunday after a rocky start. Republican lawmakers who were absent and upset Friday about the Democrats’ proposal to pay for it — by raising gas and […]
(The Center Square) – When Congress reconvenes following the Labor Day holiday, it will likely be pressured to extend Washington, D.C.’s state of emergency and take up legislation on the district's future.
Much has been made of the recent reports from Las Vegas, which show an alarming drop in visitor rates. Investopedia reports a 7% decline in visitors to Las Vegas over the first six months of 2025. Sadly, these numbers aren’t merely a reflection of that city; it’s a problem seen globally. A post on Our … Read more
A recent Beat of Hawaii post betrays worry for the current state of tourism in Maui, Hawaii. The post’s title suggests that Maui visitors are in silent mutiny. “Maui Visitors Are Quietly Saying It: ‘We’re Not Coming Back’,” reads the headline. The article bemoans the fall of Maui as a place once trusted by its … Read more
Young drivers today are facing financial pressures their parents never imagined. Recent research shows that nearly half (41%) of Gen Z run out of money each month, with less than 25% considering themselves financially stable. … Read more
