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Oregon’s under-resourced school districts continue to struggle to pass bonds
School districts that can’t pass construction bonds have few other options to fund needed building repairs.

Report: Oregon Department of Transportation plagued by delays, staff turnover, cost overruns
A report from an independent firm chronicled issues at ODOT as lawmakers attempt to pass a transportation package with about one month to go.

Former guard at Oregon’s prison for women set to be sentenced for sexual misconduct
Levi David Gray faces a possible sentence of up to 20 months in prison followed by three years of post-prison supervision, according to a plea agreement Gray signed in February.

Feds buys $16M of Oregon seafood to offset industry losses
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.
Business
Wheat, coffee, computer chips: How Trump’s tariffs could affect Oregon’s key exports and imports
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.
Politics
Gov. Tina Kotek now supports withholding $1B of Oregon’s ‘kicker’ for wildfire costs
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.

Politics
Will President Trump use Oregon National Guard in immigration crackdown?
National Guard members typically respond to wars and natural disasters. The Trump administration wants them to help with immigration issues.
Think Out Loud
More than 20 breweries collaborate on beer project showcasing unique Oregon hop
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.

Federal funding
‘Like turning off the headlights’: Pacific Northwest braces for ocean-monitoring blackout in federal budget slash
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.

Oregon weighs curbing late-night bottle returns amid drug and homelessness concerns
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.