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Bringing local news coverage to Southwest Portland and neighboring communities since 1994

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Our Oregon media group has grown! Readers from all over the state can now sign up to receive free newsletters from Oregon’s largest newsroom delivered straight to their inbox.
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Your Oregon News asked readers where they stand on proposed changes to the Oregon Health Plan, or Medicaid. Did you weigh in?https://t.co/YwpNlcXBKj

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A Republican tax bill would slash billions in federal Medicaid funding across the country—and penalize Oregon for offering some Medicaid coverage. Let us know your opinion by weighing in here.

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Have you visited all of these favorite Oregon vacation destinations?

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We love a good road trip! Are you planning a vacation somewhere in Oregon this summer? https://t.co/V9ocThW7lH

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We asked readers from all around Oregon how the state should handle school budget cuts. Did you weigh in?

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In honor of May being Oregon Wine Month, we asked readers what are their favorite Oregon wineries and bottles of wine. Drink your way through our list all summer!

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What's the best bottle of wine in Oregon? Weigh in! https://t.co/FkkPgAzIfo

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Read all about it, and then weigh in. Your opinion matters. https://t.co/psJIsksmnz

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Here are some of our favorite reader photos that you entered in our Petals and Promise spring photo contest! Did you share yours?

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We asked Your Oregon News readers whether or not they already have their Oregon REAL IDs, which will be necessary to travel by airplane beginning May 7. Did you weigh in?

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Have you been to any of the favorite al fresco restaurants on this list?

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After an Oregon college announced the expansion of its free tuition program for families that earn less than $100,000, we asked readers whether they think college tuition should be free. Did you weigh in? https://t.co/WggFNJjqZE

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We asked readers if they are taking any action because of the volatile tariffs underway by the Trump Administration. Did you weigh in?

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An Oregon college has a new plan to expand its tuition-free program. What do you think? Weigh in!

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The sun is shining, so tell us your favorite places to eat outside in Oregon! https://t.co/WJFiSR2stq

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We asked readers how the federal healthcare cuts would affect them. Did you weigh in?
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Tariffs take effect today. Weigh in on our survey to let us know how or if you are taking action.

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