Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2025 tax year. Through February 17, the department has processed more than 500,000 electronically filed tax returns. Most taxpayers can expect to receive their […]
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today after assaulting a federal officer at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland. Robert Jacob Hoopes, 25, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a federal employee […]
Legislation aims to speed up sharing of overdose data for prevention and public health response. On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 2168, legislation sponsored by Rep. Deb Manjarrez to facilitate the rapid sharing of […]
PORTLAND, Ore.— The owner of a tree removal business was sentenced to prison today for willfully failing to pay over employment taxes to the IRS on behalf of the company she owned and operated. Joyce Leard, 47, […]
Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media The icicles of the Klickitat County hiring freeze dripped a bit more yesterday, when commissioners approved hiring some part-time bus drivers for public transit. Senior Services Director Sharon […]
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