Oregon

Lawmakers are weighing two plans that would divert to so-called "kicker" rebate issued to taxpayers when income tax revenues exceed the forecast.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released an earthquake preparedness plan as she battles to win re-election.

As Oregon schools, municipalities and public agencies face another major increase in public pension costs come July, some are considering a risky solution.

Gov. Kate Brown says the plan would reduce child and veteran homelessness and accelerate the construction of new housing.

Most of the damage caused by the region's many summer blazes has been contained to wildlands.

Portland Public Schools may need another $200 million to complete projects promised in a $790 million bond measure.

Issuance was down 27% in the region from the first half of 2017, and almost 30% in California, its largest market.

A report on cyber-related risks released Wednesday by S&P Global warned that “a successful attack on an entity with limited resources could have a credit impact.”

More than 100,000 residents are enrolled in the 529 program.

The state program invests retirement savings for workers whose employers don't offer pension plans.