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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

Business

Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

When many people daydream about their retirement life, they often envision simply kicking back and relaxing while enjoying…

Business

Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

Environment

Alder Springs Fire grows to 2,500 acres, prompts evacuations in Crooked River Ranch

Wildland firefighter crews continued to battle a large, wind-driven brush fire on Tuesday that has burned over 2,500…

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Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district

Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing…