Oregon Gov Tina Kotek has signed a multi-billion-dollar road funding bill into law. But opponents say they’ll try to block taxes in the bill from taking effect. Dirk VanderHart reports.

Oregonians who received SNAP benefits last week can still use them to buy food. That’s the message from Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, as the Trump administration demands states take back the funding at the center of a legal battle. Emily Cureton Cook [like puritan took] reports.

A Portland-based variety show is facing a financial crisis after federal funding cuts for the arts and public radio stations. Emily Cureton Cook (like puritan took) reports…

Yesterday [FRIDAY], federal immigration authorities released a longtime Hillsboro resident from detention. That’s after Democratic political leaders say he was wrongly arrested. Emily Cureton Cook (rhymes with puritan took) reports…

A federal judge in Oregon blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard. From Oregon Public Broadcasting, Conrad Wilson reports

The city of Hermiston plans to launch a curbside recycling program next year. The Eastern Oregon city will join dozens of communities that need to expand their recycling services to comply with state law.

More than 750-thousand Oregonians will get their full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits this month. The Oregon Department of Human Services announced it will start re-loading E-B-T cards today/yesterday [[Friday]] despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. Kyra [[KYE ruh]] Buckley has more.

The U.S. government shutdown has turned off the spigot of federal aid for people who need help to keep the heat on.

The situation in Washington state is not as dire as in other places.

KUOW’s John Ryan reports.

SNAP benefits are reportedly back for many– but food banks have been very busy during the program’s week-long stall. N-W-P-B’s Renee Diaz has more.

A warming climate means Oregon now has a growing olive oil sector. And as Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, those in the industry are celebrating the ‘Olio Nuovo ((OH-lee-oh nu-OH-voh)) Festival’ this month ((NOV)).