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Rescinding ‘Roadless Rule’ threatens Oregon’s public lands
A Trump administration proposal to rescind the 2001 law protecting 8.5 million acres of public land would deal a huge blow to forests in the Northwest and across the country. People are fighting back.
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Evictions in Oregon hit record high
Nearly 3,000 families faced eviction in court in January, roughly one-third of whom are Multnomah County residents
Legislative Bill Tracker
Here’s a breakdown of some of the bills we’re following during the Oregon Legislature’s 2026 short session
Despite Democratic supermajorities, disagreements within party lines plagued the legislative session
With differing goals across the party, the short session was not as fruitful as some hoped
Portland’s focus on new shelters may reduce opportunities to house people
Since 2021, the city all but eliminated spending that could open new doors for homeless Portlanders transitioning out of shelters into housing. The city says it eliminated housing funding because it’s the county’s responsibility.
