MCMINNVILLE— In 2021, Richard Smith and Serengeti Savage took over the downtown McMinnville tea shop where they had their first date. The shop sits along the town’s popular Third Street, which is lined with antique shops, restaurants, wineries and other unique gift stores. Right as the couple was feeling ready to hire employees at Velvet […]
About 21,000 fewer people enrolled in health insurance plans through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace compared with a year ago, according to a new report. The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday released its annual report giving insight into what enrollment rates are for the state’s health insurance exchange and explaining why those rates are changing. […]
Donald Trump told the New York Post US-Iran talks could take place 'over the next two days'
US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after posting a social media image that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ
US President Donald Trump has feuded with Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war -- setting off an unholy row that could have serious political implications for the Republican leader at home.
US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from religious leaders that he was being blasphemous.
Like a child trying to find ways around a parent’s “no,” President Donald Trump is still trying to find ways to justify his tariffs after the Supreme Court in late February struck them down, Oregon’s top legal officer said. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield met virtually with reporters Friday following a three-hour hearing at the […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed eight bills into law Thursday defending immigrant rights as the Trump administration ramps up federal immigration enforcement. Oregon, a sanctuary state, already has some of the most comprehensive immigration protection laws. The new laws, however, represent the state’s response to a series of controversial federal actions in late 2025 and […]
Free employment and training services are available to Oregonians receiving food assistance and needing to meet new work requirements imposed by the Trump administration. The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Employment Department, both WorkSource Oregon partners, are encouraging Oregonians receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to seek free […]
As Oregon lawmakers weigh how to balance the state’s budget, hundreds of Oregonians visited the Capitol to plead with them not to cut funding for public defense, career and technical education and kids with disabilities. In the fall, Gov. Tina Kotek asked all state agencies to put together proposed cuts of 2.5% and 5% to […]
