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Dependent on foreign sales, U.S. wheat farmers hoping longtime partners stick with them
As President Trump's tariffs kick in, American companies that rely on imports are worried about rising costs and passing them onto consumers. But some U.S. exporters are worried too.
Business
Trump administration considers stake in Intel as condition of CHIPS funding, official tells CNBC
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the government should get a nonvoting stake in Intel, which is among Oregon’s largest private employers.

First Look
OPB’s First Look: Funding drought on the Oregon range
Central Oregon ranchers have been forced to delay wildfire resilience projects as the federal government yanks financial support for that work. Here's your First Look at Wednesday's news.

Medford airport expands runways, plans new terminal upgrades
Rogue Valley International Medford Airport officials are planning a $180 million expansion to keep up with growing passenger traffic.
Politics
Oregon, Washington governors reject federal calls to scrap sanctuary laws
The governors were responding to a letter threatening consequences sent by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to sanctuary jurisdictions last week.

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OPB’s First Look: Previewing Oregon’s high-stakes special session
Republican state lawmakers say they plan to make it hard for supermajority Democrats to pass the Oregon governor's transportation bill over Labor Day weekend. Here's your First Look at Tuesday's news.

Politics
Trump wants to end mail-in voting. Oregon Democrats say he can’t
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will lead a campaign to end mail-in voting, a practice Oregon and Washington have used for decades.

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OPB’s First Look: The budget crisis in Oregon timber country
A paradigm shift in federal funding for Oregon timber counties could affect crucial public services. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.

Air Canada suspends restart plans after union defies return to work order
Air Canada will resume flights Monday evening, claiming the union illegally directed flight attendants to defy a return-to-work order.

After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire
When President Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.