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Commentary: The road to transportation funding is long
The debate over paying for transportation needs in Oregon may have paused with the end of the legislative…
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Business
ODOT director calls Legislature’s transportation bill failure ‘shocking,’ ‘scary’ warns of layoffs
In an email to ODOT staff Saturday, Director Kris Strickland said the agency will be forced to eliminate…
Business
Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails
Oregon Democrats’ last-ditch effort to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation by passing…
Government
Transportation package clears committee hurdle, goes to Oregon House for Friday vote
It’s been a bumpy road for the now $11.7 billion Transportation Reinvestment Package that moves closer to passage…
Business
Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…
Lifestyle
Review: Families will appreciate redesigned 2025 Chevy Equinox SUV
The Chevy Equinox gets no respect from the automotive press, and that’s a mistake. The compact crossover SUV…
Lifestyle
Review: 2025 Land Rover Defender is a go-anywhere luxury SUV
The 2025 Land Rover Defender is the direct descendant of the most rough and rugged SUV ever built,…
Lifestyle
Subaru adds Hybrid model to Northwest favorite Forester SUV
Traditional hybrids are having a popular revival and Subaru has now joined the craze with the first hybrid…
Lifestyle
Review: 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD is the small truck you want
Small truck fans rejoice, Ford is finally offering the version of its subcompact Maverick pickup everyone should want…
Lifestyle
Best Northwest outdoor activity vehicles tested
After completing two days of on-pavement and off-road testing at the Mudfest 2025 Outdoor Vehicle of the Year Competition, the…