OLYMPIA… State Sen. Keith Goehner today raised serious concerns about the Senate majority’s support of House Bill 1296, criticizing the measure as an unwarranted expansion of state authority that would sideline parents and erode local oversight in education. Goehner, R-Dryden, […]
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.6% in March and 4.5% in February, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in March 2024. Oregon’s 4.6% unemployment rate was the highest since August 2021, when the rate was […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. […]
Climbing season is picking up on Oregon’s iconic Mt. Hood. Visitors planning to travel above an elevation of 9,500 feet need a climbing permit. Permit fees fund climbing rangers, climbing safety information, and natural resources […]
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information. The 2025 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet outlines rules and regulations for big game […]
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