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Oregon lawmakers failed to find billions for roads. Now what?
Layoffs appear certain. But a lot more could happen, too.
Oregon Gov. Kotek slams ‘disappointing’ legislative inaction on road funding
She says the state may begin layoffs next week.
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ODOT criticized for ‘credibility problem’ as Rose Quarter project’s price tag expected to top $2B
The fresh estimate is unwelcome news as the agency presses Oregon lawmakers for major new funding.
Oregon drivers must remove studded tires before April 1
When Oregon road conditions call for extra traction outside studded tire season, drivers must use tire chains or other types of traction tires.
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Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this year
Much of Oregon's infrastructure was built decades ago. The cost of maintaining it — let alone improving it — has grown immensely.
Greyhound cancels intercity bus service in northeastern Oregon
This ends bus service between Baker City, Ontario, La Grande and Pendleton on Jan. 16.
Oregon has registered more than 100,000 electric vehicles
More than 3% of registered vehicles in Oregon are EVs, making up 102,461 electric vehicles.
Interstate 5 Bridge northbound to close for several hours over weekend
The bridge was damaged by a dump truck, leading to traffic signals needing to be replaced.
Backers of wildlife road passages eye 4 sites on Hwy 20 in Central Oregon
A group of 18 organizations say they are one step closer to building four wildlife passages or crossings over Highway 20 in Central Oregon.
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Freeway opponents file yet another lawsuit over Portland highway widening project
A coalition of advocacy groups say federal officials illegally glossed over major impacts the state's I-5 Rose Quarter project would have on its surroundings.