Electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest could double over the next two decades, according to a new forecast released Tuesday by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

Despite concerns about a $1.83 billion bond on the May ballot, the need to continue rebuilding and repairing Portland Public Schools' aging schools is undeniable, the editorial board writes. Provided the school board provides additional specific commitments, voters should approve the bond.

Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.

The sheriff’s office said the teenager was arrested and charged with first-degree disorderly conduct.

Democrats put up nothing but 'woke' in its place, he says

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A dozen grants to help homeless youth in Oregon are set to end in September. It’s unclear when or if those grant opportunities will reopen.

The program allows landowners to obtain hunting tags for their own property despite potential limits on deer, elk and antelope harvests.

U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon said he was struggling with the "ambiguity" of Measure 119.

It’s unclear where the campers, many of whom are disabled, will go.

Oregon lawmakers are continuing negotiations for a massive transportation funding package.

I began to doubt my sanity, my reality. How could such a switch happen? How long would it take?

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