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Gov. Tina Kotek will discuss the implementation of Oregon’s POWER Act during a media availability Thursday morning.The 2025 law is designed to require large dat

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state's landmark POWER Act is beginning to deliver on its promise of shifting more electricity costs onto large data centers instead of residential customers

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Gov. Kotek's transportation workgroup hears from lawmakers as members begin crafting recommendations for a 2027 funding package.

Clackamas County is looking ahead as Oregon ranks ninth nationally for data centers, with officials weighing lessons from communities that already host them.

The complaint argues the patient's death was the result of systemic failures, not an isolated incident, and seeks independent oversight of the hospital.

City leaders say the proposal is still under review as supporters tout economic benefits and residents raise concerns over water, power and public process.

For years, many Dutch Bros customers in the mid-Willamette valley grabbed a cup of coffee and a pastry without realizing the baked goods came locally.

The long-delayed ordinances are moving toward enforcement, with counties preparing retailers as debate over a future statewide ban continues.