Trump Signs Memo Directing DHS To Pay All Workers Amid Shutdown
President Donald Trump has ordered all Department of Homeland Security employees to be paid during the ongoing partial government shutdown, while House and Senate leaders are working to pass a bill to restore funding for DHS.
These Common Drug Tests Lead To Tens Of Thousands Of Wrongful Arrests A Year,...
Colorado has passed the first law in the US banning arrests based solely on colorimetric drug tests, which have a high false positive rate and can lead to innocent people being arrested and jailed.
Trump’s New Role For USPS In Mail Balloting Is Unconstitutional, Three Lawsuits Say
Democrats have filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's latest executive order, which instructs the US Postal Service to determine who does and doesn't receive a mail ballot, arguing that it violates the Constitution and several laws, and would create a "personal dossier" on citizens.
Health And Government Groups Spend Millions Advertising On Websites That Promote Misinformation, Sometimes Unintentionally
Health and government organizations have spent millions of dollars on advertising that appeared on websites that regularly promote health misinformation, according to a new study by Yale University.
Here’s Who Is Getting Paid At DHS And Who Isn’t
President Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, while other DHS staffers, including FEMA workers, Coast Guard, and CISA employees, are still not being compensated.
What $4-A-Gallon Gasoline Means For You And The Economy
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $4 for the first time since 2022, which could have significant implications for the US economy, including higher inflation and reduced consumer spending.
Health Officials Confirm Measles Case Linked To Gresham Grocery Store Exposure
Public health officials in Multnomah County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a March 7 exposure at a Gresham grocery store, though the risk to the general public remains low and most Oregonians are vaccinated against measles.
Urban Forestry Event To Spotlight Climate Impact On Communities Of Color
Urban Forestry will host Tree Summit 2026 on April 11th at Mt. Scott Community Center in Portland, featuring presentations from environmental advocates and local leaders on the role of urban forests in addressing climate change and environmental equity.
Oregon Airports Receive Over $4 Million In Federal Funding For Infrastructure Upgrades
Oregon's Redmond Municipal Airport and Albany Municipal Airport have been awarded over $4 million in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements and meet growing travel demand.
PPB Arrests Numerous Suspects In Major Copper Theft Operation
The Portland Police Bureau has arrested multiple suspects in connection with a large-scale copper theft operation that disrupted critical infrastructure and impacted businesses across the city.
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Bynum Requests More Than $36 million For Oregon Projects, Including Key...
Rep. Janelle Bynum has requested over $36 million in federal funding for 20 community projects across Oregon's 5th Congressional District, including infrastructure and public safety investments in the Portland metro area.
