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Oregon transportation bill gets panned by Republicans – even those who negotiated it
With 20 days left in this legislative session, Republicans ripped a Democratic proposal that would raise gas taxes and roughly 10 other taxes and fees, simplify how heavy trucks are taxed and more.

Politics
Oregon Democrats prepare to release major transportation funding bill
It will include a 15-cent increase in the state’s gas tax along with other tax and fee hikes.

Environment
Oregon slowed enforcement of its clean truck rules. Now federal Republicans could axe the rules entirely
Oregon's chances to implement stricter vehicle emission regulations could de derailed by the federal government, after a vote by the U.S. Senate.

Why Pacific Northwesterners are driving tiny, right-hand drive firetrucks from Japan
They’re tiny, they’re bright red, and you’ve probably seen them scooting around Seattle: mini Japanese firetrucks known as kei trucks. However, they can't be registered as vehicles in Oregon.

New summer bus connects Beaverton to Oregon Coast on weekends
A new seasonal bus service begins this weekend from Beaverton to the Oregon Coast.

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.

Mexican navy ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge, snapping its masts and killing 2 crew members
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage Saturday, but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.
I-5 bridge tolls won’t begin until 2027. That could mean bigger bills for drivers
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.

Politics
Closed-door negotiations create hard feelings as the Oregon Capitol awaits a transportation bill
Two House Republicans recently began meeting with Democrats in secret, infuriating colleagues.

Politics
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.