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Robert AppleBaum: Congress still deadlocked as health cost crisis looms
Dec. 15, 2025 — the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable Care Act for 2026 — came and went without an agreement on the federal subsidies that kept ACA plans more affordable for many Americans. Despite a last-ditch attempt in the House to extend ACA subsidies, with Congress adjourning for the year on Dec. 19, it’s looking almost certain that Americans relying on ACA subsidies will face a steep increase in health care costs in 2026.
Planners give green light to McMinnville Landing overlay
... on one of the largest development parcels in the state. The project is estimated to bring over 2,100 jobs to the area, according to city documents.
The three parcels are split between landowners Kimco Realty ...
Along the Street: Park & Main changing owners
... growth
The Oregon Employment Department is projecting the state’s total employment will grow by 141,000 jobs by 2034. The estimate reflects “modest job growth in the economy” along with increasing ...
Petition against transportation law pauses gas tax and fee
With a transportation funding referendum likely headed to Oregon voters in November 2026 and a short legislative session approaching, it’s unclear if and how Republicans and Democrats can compromise on a sustainable plan to fund road maintenance and operations.
Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek called upon Oregon’s business community on Monday to support her plan to create more jobs and streamline the permitting process, as the state battles lagging economic growth and a reputation for crushing businesses with taxes and regulation.
Oregon researchers test Christmas tree species
As Oregonians prepare for Christmas, researchers are looking into how they can keep the state’s Christmas tree industry alive for decades to come.
Along the Street: New El Torito market opening soon in Mac
... of “a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown.”
Employment gained 3,500 jobs in August. In September 2025, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by ...
Vintage NR/Memory Lane Dec. 12, 2025
... closure of Newberg’s WestRock paper mill at more than $223 million, based on the loss of 220 mill jobs. The mill closed before Thanksgiving. Company officials say the facility was idled because of poor market ...
School board will offer permanent superintendent position to Ferrua
After receiving numerous emails and in-person comments praising interim Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua, McMinnville School Board voted unanimously Monday night to offer her the superintendent position on a permanent basis.
New Mac swim coaches Martins, Armour aim to uphold winning traditions
... all walks of life are aspects Armour and Martins learned from Hafner. The now former coach would find jobs for kids and help make the expense of swimming less of a burden for those who could not afford it.
Hafner ...
Vintage N-R/Memory Lane: Nov. 21, 2025
... the answer.
-- Eleven years ago this month, George and Edwina Meitzen of Lafayette left production jobs at The Oregonian to take over operation of The Dayton Tribune, now the last letterpress newspaper in ...
Stopping By: A neighborhood tradition continues
... school is so central,” Martin said.
Soon, numerous people agreed to help plan, and the various jobs were parceled out to volunteers: charting the route, making cocoa, baking treats for the runners, etc. ...
Economy ‘Found money,’ economic resilience dramatically shrink Oregon’s budget deficit
Like putting on an old winter coat and pulling an unexpected $20 bill from the pocket, or getting a birthday check that covers a surprise bill, the $373 million budget deficit Oregon faced just yesterday is being shrunk, for now, by what state economists call “found money.”
Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for agencies
As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years — and brace for the possibility of a bigger shortfall in the state’s next quarterly revenue forecast expected Wednesday — they asked all state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their legislatively approved budgets.
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 14, 2025
... erased. We are to believe that slavery wasn’t that bad?
Those in government service are losing jobs for disagreeing with this administration’s alternative reality. How much scientific and governmental ...
Offbeat Oregon: WPA Writers’ Project captured snapshot of pioneer Oregon
... their existing skills to use, rather than treating them like charity cases or giving them make-work jobs raking leaves or doing litter patrols.
It’s an idea that never worked perfectly; but it worked ...
Ministry provides clothing to those in need
... she can supply “a full set of nice, wearable clothing” that helps people in recovery find jobs and be involved in the community.
The ministry also provides clothing for Encompass and sometimes for ...
John R. Gibson II 1932 - 2025
... he began his career selling petroleum products for ARCO. Throughout his life, he held various other jobs, including delivering flowers for Poseyland Florist of McMinnville, Oregon. He also enjoyed his hobbies ...
Jonah Goldberg: Trump is not a dictator, but may be set on worse
Julius Caesar still casts a long shadow. We have a 12-month calendar — and leap year — thanks to Julius. July is named after him (though the salad isn’t). The words czar and kaiser, now mostly out of use, simply meant “Caesar.”
