There's a lot of anticipation about what the new James Beard Public Market will mean for downtown Portland's recovery. Slated to open in 2026, the market will be a hub for local food, culture and ...

Here is how our House members and New York’s two senators voted on select issues during the legislative weeks ending July 4 ...

Now that Congress has passed President Trump's so-called "Big beautiful bill" and the president has signed it, what happens now? The bill passed without a single democrat vote. Among other things, it ...

During a Senate Appropriations Committee business meeting on Thursday, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) spoke about President Trump's decision to fire many federal employees.

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During a Senate Appropriations Committee business meeting, Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Hoeven (R-ND) debated an amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriation Act.

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon is running for reelection. The Democrat announced yesterday he will be seeking a fourth term next year. Merkley says he will continue his work ...

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (Oregon) and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (Montana) have introduced the Supporting American Wood and ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to close a loophole that let CBD products like delta-8 be sold. Hemp advocates say it could crater a key Kentucky industry.

At 68, Merkley is the junior of Oregon's two senators, and his current term is up at the end of 2026. He said he wants to ...

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is running for reelection in 2026, his team announced Thursday. Read online: ...

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office and Portland police are cracking down on thieves that are targeting cannabis businesses in the greater Portland ...