Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
THPRD's board warned Washington County commissioners that a proposed OSU Extension and 4-H taxing district would worsen property tax compression that has already cost the park district $907,687 over two years, and asked the county to consult special districts before moving forward.
Local Government
Washington County commissioners ended an Oct. 20 work session without agreement on a data center resolution after a compromise proposed by Commissioner Jason Snider collapsed over legal concerns, with a possible vote now pushed to Nov. 10, a week after the election that will decide the next board chair.
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
PCC Rock Creek's free "Getting Your Recipe to Market" program, which teaches food entrepreneurs to move from home kitchen to retail shelf in 12 weeks, celebrates 20 years of partnership with New Seasons Market and OSU's Food Innovation Center.
Local Government
A federal lawsuit by national lending groups could strike down Oregon's new 36% interest rate cap law, potentially re-exposing Bethany-area borrowers and small businesses to out-of-state lenders charging rates up to 200%.
©2026 Bethany Beacon
Powered by Surround Sound Media