Oregon

The West Coast seafood industry is caught in the crosshairs of tariff uncertainty. Oregon industry and government officials asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to step in and lessen damage to the industry.

Since President Trump levied a 10% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from all countries in early April, Oregon business owners have told state leaders the cost to do business is going up. Company owners say they fear the uncertainty around tariffs has already done lasting damage to the state’s trade relationships.

Even if Democrats agree on such a move, a vote to suspend the kicker would require two Republican votes in the 30-member Senate and four in the 60-member House.

National Guard members typically respond to wars and natural disasters. The Trump administration wants them to help with immigration issues.

Oregon Homegrown is a collaboration featuring more than 20 breweries across the state that have come together to develop an array of different beers using a unique and versatile Oregon hop.

President Donald Trump's proposal would defund the 11-region Integrated Ocean Observing System — cutting off the buoys, drones and radar that feed Oregon, Washington state and other coasts the real-time wave, wind and current data vital for safe shipping, tsunami routes and storm forecasts.

State lawmakers want redemption sites to close at 8 p.m. and use mobile drop-offs after complaints of nighttime drug deals, litter and homeless camps, but people who rely on refunds object.

Officials in Oregon and Washington propose beginning with the previously shared toll rate, then raising it in later years to recover revenue, with one-way rates ranging from $1.55 to $4.70.

An investigation by OPB and ProPublica found that Oregon and Washington are trailing the nation in adding renewable energy, despite ambitious goals set by lawmakers in both states.

Several Portland-area emergency agencies have teamed up to buy new equipment that will help reduce drownings on the Sandy River.