More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Gas tax, party switch are undercurrents in North Coast Oregon House race • Oregon Capital Chronicle

In November, Rep. Cyrus Javadi, a Tillamook Democrat, will face Republican Max Sherman, a retired teacher and farmer.

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Oregon GOP PAC hires same group Elon Musk used to canvass across swing districts • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Blitz Canvassing is receiving thousands from Republican supporters to help canvassing efforts in Oregon's legislative swing districts.

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New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say • Oregon Capital Chronicle

A new federal law will ban the sale most hemp-derived products by end of the year.

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New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say • Oregon Capital Chronicle

A new federal law will ban the sale most hemp-derived products by end of the year.

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All of Oregon’s congressional districts are considered safe this year. Here’s why. • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Political analysts don’t expect any of Oregon’s six congressional seats to change hands in the November election. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes congressional elections and campaigns, marke...

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Oregon has one of the nation’s largest funding gaps to meet road maintenance needs • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Beaver State has the second highest gap-to-expenditure ratio in the country, behind New York and tied with Connecticut.

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Oregon isn’t on track to meet transportation emissions goals, forecast shows • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon has lost much of the progress it had made toward its transportation greenhouse gas emissions goal, according to a new forecast.

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Nearly 170 Oregon families reported losing food purchased with SNAP because of summer fires • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The human services department received most wildfire replacement requests in July, when 107 households applied for replacement benefits.

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Oregon officials urge use of ballot boxes while defending mail voting • Oregon Capital Chronicle

More Oregonians had their ballots rejected for late postmarks during the May primary than in any prior election.

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Oregon workplace safety complaints rise amid record-breaking wildfire season • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The rise in complaints coincides with Oregon’s record-breaking wildfire season that has scorched 2.5 million acres across the state.

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Study finds Oregon had the second highest rate of state lawmakers leaving office early • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon between 2020 and 2025 had the second highest rate of state lawmakers leaving office before their term ended, according to a new study.  A collaborative study between the Center for Tech and Civ...

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‘There will be another family’: Newberg family scrutinizes feds over father’s detention • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Juan Aldape, 50, was detained Aug. 24 while purchasing materials for a construction job.

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Oregon labor department urges feds to continue collecting workforce demographic data • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s employment rights agency is joining a coalition of states in opposing the federal government’s move to rescind a 60-year-old rule used to inform antidiscrimination practices in the workplace....

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Oregon lawmaker to propose financial support for small cities left in financial limbo • Oregon Capital Chronicle

A state lawmaker will propose a new fund to provide small Oregon cities with emergency financial assistance to keep community spaces open.

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Jury finds Idaho faith leader guilty of trespassing in protest of anti-trans bills • Idaho Capital Sun

A jury found the Rev. Sara LaWall guilty of trespassing after prosecutors say she stayed in the Idaho governor’s office after it closed.

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Idaho Department of Correction signs federal 287(g) immigration agreement  • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Department of Correction on Aug. 28 joined the 287(g) program. It's the second state agency to enter into the agreement with ICE.

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Immigration arrests in Oregon under Trump 2.0 by the numbers • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Federal immigration agents have arrested more than 700 people in Oregon this year as of early August, according to new data.

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‘A lot of fire season left:’ Gov. Kotek urges caution ahead of Labor Day • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Gov. Tina Kotek warned Oregonians to stay alert as the state still has more than a month until the end of the fire season.

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ODOT staff cuts would reduce maintenance and responses to severe weather events • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Diverting resources to respond to severe weather events is becoming increasingly common for the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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Oregon lawmaker says she’ll push for more cannabis regulations in 2027 to protect kids • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Reynolds earlier this year proposed a cap individual edibles at 10 milligrams of THC. Her bill passed the Senate but died on the House side.

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Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The USDA decision to rescind the 25-year-old forest and wildland protections was made without officials hosting any public meetings.

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Idaho judge ruling allows abortion if it protects mother’s health, prevents self-harm • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho federal judge's decision, released Thursday, marks a major change to Idaho abortion ban’s exemptions.

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Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Salinas’ bipartisan proposal is similar to a 2017 law that provided funding for mental health programs for law enforcement.

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Oregon to start testing ropeless crabbing gear next spring to stop whale entanglements • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon fishermen will begin testing ropeless crabbing technology next spring in an effort to save whales from often-fatal entanglements.

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New survey asks Oregonians how they want transportation dollars spent • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The survey asks Oregonians their transportation priorities, how the agency should spend its funding and what reductions would impact them.

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Measles cases in 2026 surpass Oregon’s peak measles year • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon has officially surpassed the number of measles cases it had during its peak outbreak year two years ago.

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