Oregon firm’s sale reportedly valued the business at $2.5 billion

Oregon regulatory compliance firm Navex Global changed hands last week, with investment funds led by Goldman Sachs and Blackstone taking a majority stake. Bloomberg reported that the deal valued Navex at $2.5 billion. Navex, based in Lake Oswego,...

Oregon districts plan for student phone ban, some schools ask for donations to cover costs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Starting next year, Oregon students will be banned from using cell phones during school hours in K-12 schools. Governor Tina Kotek signed executive order 25-09 earlier this year, which mandates districts across the state to...

Oregon to tax nicotine to fund wildfire prevention, suppression

"Fire suppression is not enough. To protect our forests, homes and public health for the long-term, we must build more resilient, fire-adapted communities across our state," said Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.Oregon Governor's Office Oregon Gov. Tina...

Governor, Mayor & former Blazers put on full court press to try to keep team from moving

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Rip City Forever, a new group formed by sports executives from the area, is concerned about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. The group issued a press release Wednesday morning calling for the community to rally to...

Taxpayers to foot legal bills for school board conflict in one of Oregon’s wealthiest districts

School board members in the tiny, affluent Riverdale School District voted unanimously this month for the district to reimburse any legal fees incurred by one of their members who is being sued by a former board colleague. Board member Michele...

United States: states fill the gaps in the absence of a federal privacy law

Scope of data protection laws relevant to cross-border investigations What laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regulate the collection and processing of personal data? Are there any aspects of those laws that have specific relevance to...

2025 Season of Sharing campaign is now accepting applications from Oregon, SW Washington nonprofits

It’s no secret that 2025 has been a challenging year for nonprofit organizations. Some groups have seen contributions dip as consumers continue to worry about inflation. Others have seen once-dependable federal grant money cut significantly or...

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Over Planned Parenthood Funding

Posted Less Than An Hour Ago by 24/7 News Source (Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 22 states in a lawsuit against the federal government over a law that cuts funding to Planned Parenthood. The lawsuit argues the Defund Provision violates the rights...

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US appeal court signals scepticism over Trump’s tariff authority

A federal appeal court just steps from the White House signalled scepticism on Thursday over whether a broad swathe of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are legal, while lawyers representing the administration asserted that the US judiciary...

Art of Politics

Cassy Steuerwald’s art installation was titled “We Tried Throwing Them a Dinner Party.” It consisted of a small dining table with a pink tablecloth and place settings for University of Oregon President Karl Scholz, Nike billionaire and UO...

The Legal Architecture of Psychedelic Therapy: Risks, Responsibilities, and Reimbursement Realities

As the therapeutic potential of psychedelics continues to draw national attention, health care professionals across disciplines are grappling with how to responsibly engage with this rapidly evolving treatment landscape. Once relegated to the...

GUEST COLUMN: Trump-GOP budget is a dire threat to Oregon’s patients, hospitals and nurses

GUEST COLUMN: Trump-GOP budget is a dire threat to Oregon’s patients, hospitals and nurses Published 6:47 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Health care workers are warning of dangerous conditions in hospitals for patients and nurses alike under the new...

LATEST: Tsunami advisory canceled for Oregon Coast, but officials urge caution

Published 9:25 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Update: 11:06 a.m.: The tsunami advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from the Oregon California Border to the Washington border. However, (the Oregon Department of Emergency...

Oregon joins California, other states, to sue Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cuts

The Trump administration exceeded its authority and violated constitutional protections in attempting to defund Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed today by California Attorney General Rob Bonta along with Oregon, 21 other states and...

'Build things and blow things up' - Dani Audino combines US military service with civilian pursuits in pro peloton and footwear design

Dani Audino uses the phrase "blow things up" to describe one of her jobs, but she was not referring to scenarios in the fast-paced peloton for criterium racing with Fount Cycling Guild. Among her past duties as a combat engineer in the US Marine...

Over or Under?

Image Courtesy of Safariland The debate over outer vest carriers vs “under the shirt” soft armor isn’t as tiresome as 9mm vs .45, but it’s not far off. Unlike caliber contention, though, there’s less room for debate. A significant majority of...

Portland man accused by federal government of assaulting ICE officer

A 24-year-old Portland man has been arrested and accused of assaulting a federal officer during last month’s protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Robert Jacob Hoopes, who was raised a Quaker and pacifist, pleaded...

Medford anesthesiologist still practicing after fellow Colorado doctor settles suit over patient death

Bart Writer, 56, died after routine cataract surgery; Michael J. Urban obtained a license to practice medicine in Oregon only months after the man’s death A Southern Oregon doctor currently being investigated by law enforcement for his role in the...

Kotek considers vetoing funding for Willamette Falls Trust, three other bills

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is considering vetoing a plan to allocate $45 million to the Willamette Falls Trust, along with three other bills from the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative session adjourned June 27. Kotek has 30 days to sign a...