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Grants Pass must fulfill court-mandated conditions before enforcing camping ban

Oregon lawmakers ask insurers to pause dropping policies based on internal wildfire risk maps

Two major law firms sue Trump administration over executive orders targeting them

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Federal judge prevents Trump administration from dismantling CFPB

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Grants Pass must fulfill court-mandated conditions before enforcing camping ban

A Josephine County circuit court judge halted Grants Pass' camping ban on Friday, requiring the city to restore lost camping capacity and ensure accessibility for disabled individuals before enforcement can resume.

Portland city employees, councilors question Mayor Wilson’s return-to-office mandate

Days before a return-to-office mandate kicks in for city managers, Portland city councilors got an earful from workers.

Oregon transit agencies warn lawmakers of service cuts without a funding hike

They are lobbying for a five-fold increase to a tax paid by Oregon workers.

Oregon’s health services impacted by nearly $120M federal cuts to COVID-era grants

It’s part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services plan to cut nearly $12 billion in health care grants for state and local health departments nationwide.

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Oregon lawmakers ask insurers to pause dropping policies based on internal wildfire risk maps

Two Oregon lawmakers are calling on major insurance companies to stop using their own internal wildfire risk maps to drop homeowner's policies — at least until next year.

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Law and Justice

Attempted murder trial in Benton County abruptly dismissed after three days amid undisclosed footage

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'OPB Politics Now': Melissa Fireside’s sudden rise and downfall in Clackamas County

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Lawmakers consider extension of Oregon’s prison time alternative for parents

Nation & World

Palestinians celebrate breaking the fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on March 6.

What Ramadan has been like this year in Gaza, from ceasefire to war

For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there's little to celebrate.

A major earthquake kills more than 150 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Southeast Asia, killing at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injuring hundreds more. At least 10 people were killed in neighboring Thailand.

Authorities say a babysitter checked under the bed for monsters — and found someone

Kansas authorities say a babysitter went to refute a kid's claims of a monster under their bed, but "came face-to-face with a male suspect who was hiding there." They later arrested a 27-year-old man.

Karen Read is on trial for murder a 2nd time. Here's what to know about her case

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston cop, in 2022. She maintains she was framed by police. Here's a refresher on the case — and a look at what's happened since last year's mistrial.

Trump's Second Term And The Northwest

Canadian leaders hope trade negotiations won’t derail Columbia River Treaty

The Columbia River Treaty has become a significant topic of discussion in British Columbia as Canadian and U.S. governments navigate its future. The 61-year-old treaty plays a crucial role in managing flood risks and regulating water flow in the Columbia River.