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SALEM — Housing will remain a top focus when the Oregon Legislature returns to work in January, a top Democratic lawmaker tells the Capital Chronicle.

A handful of hotels across Oregon work a lot differently now than they did three years ago.

The new governor will face a $560 million funding gap as she crafts a budget proposal

A stalled emergency housing project could get a shot in the arm Thursday if Medford City Council approves the purchase of Redwood Inn. Rogue Retreat began transforming the motel in 2021 into emergency...

On Thursday, the Medford City Council will consider purchasing the Redwood Inn from the region’s largest homeless services provider, Rogue Retreat.

Medford City Council could help plug an almost $2 million shortfall for the area’s largest homeless organization. The council Thursday authorized city staff to develop an agreement by Dec. 15 that wou...

[Phew! Putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] Governor: Tina Kotek While choosing who we elect for governor is always important, can we be so bold as to suggest this race is particularly critical? Thanks to an influx of millions of dollars from national Republican PACs (and Oregon’s own Phil Knight—tha...

Ballots have begun mailing on October 19. All registered voters should receive their ballot by October 27 and anyone who has not should call 503-988-VOTE. Starting this year, if your ballot is postmarked (and signed) by Election Day and received within 7 days after the election, your vote will be counted. If using a dropbox, ballots must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. Drop sites are listed here. You can track your ballot here.

Ballots have begun mailing on October 19. All registered voters should receive their ballot by October 27 and anyone who has not should call 503-988-VOTE. Starting this year, if your ballot is postmarked (and signed) by Election Day and received within 7 days after the election, your vote will be counted. If using a dropbox, ballots must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 8. Drop sites are listed here. You can track your ballot here.

[Phew! Putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. Show your appreciation for the Mercury with a small contribution, please, and thank you!—eds] Governor: Tina Kotek While choosing who we elect for governor is always important, can we be so bold as to suggest this race is particularly critical? Thanks to an influx of millions of dollars from national Republican PACs (and Oregon’s own Phil Knight—tha...