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Oregon House Republicans have a new leader to replace Christine Drazan, who is looking to move to the Oregon Senate.

It seems like only yesterday that Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) flipped Oregon’s 5th congressional district in 2024, defeating now Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

Oregon Parks and Rec director reflects on challenges, goals for the state parks system

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents of an African-American student previously at Portland Catholic school say they have reached an agreement with the Archdiocese after an alleged racist incident …

Portland’s new 12-person City Council is now about eight months into their term. With that many councilors on board, it’s no surprise that coalitions would form.

Pearl District community leader highlights concerns over opening of new shelter

Oregon lawmakers are convening in a special session to pass a transportation bill that will fund road projects and prevent layoffs at ODOT, which includes tax and fee increases proposed by Gov. Kot…

Oregon residents are giving their lawmakers an earful ahead of Friday’s special session called by Gov. Tina Kotek to deal with a transportation funding shortfall.

Morris Banks was a photographer at KOIN from 1980 to 1994. Largely self-taught, he broke the story of LA gangs moving into Portland in the 1980s by going out on his own time and providing the visua…

As the City of Portland’s development agency, Prosper Portland says its mission is to drive inclusive growth in the Rose City and to create vibrant neighborhoods and communities.