Intel's latest job cuts included more than 300 factory technicians, @rogoway.bsky.social reports

This massive power line was supposed to help Oregon residents. Now it'll likely serve a data center. @gosiawoz.bsky.social reports:

This leaves Intel with a little more than 16,000 Oregon workers, fewer than at any point since 2012.

Live streamers are a nearly constant presence at Portland’s ICE protests, often seeking out conflict and confrontation. That’s where the profit is.

One Oregon lawmaker’s wife made $6,000 a month working in his office at taxpayer expense, but she was not a frequent sight at the Capitol — probably because also working as a full-time fifth grade teacher at a private school @carlosfuentes.bsky.social reports:

Judge says again, louder this time: No National Guard deployment in Oregon. @maxbernstein.bsky.social reports:

The FAA will cut flights at 40 "high-volume" airports as the federal government shutdown drags on. The feds didn't say which 40 airports would be affected, but Portland International Airport, incidentally, is the nation's 30th largest by passenger volume. A list is expected sometime Thursday.

The IRS' online tax prep program, a free alternative to commercial software, is dead, federal officials informed Oregon and other states this week. @aimeegreen.bsky.social reports:

Commute hour conditions. Thanks, Standard Time

Melissa Fireside was elected to the Clackamas County commission less than a year ago. Then she resigned, facing theft allegations. Now, @noellecrombie.bsky.social reports, state officials say she's fled the country.

How’s the view from your desk?

Newly disclosed records show: • The insiders who bought Amazon’s local fiber provider appointed the people who approved their deal. • They discussed shredding an unfavorable opinion. • They bucked lawyers’ advice to get an outside ‘fairness opinion’, saying it would cost too much and take too long.

Appeals court clears way for Trump to deploy National Guard in Portland

The truth of what's happening in Portland doesn't matter to the Trump administration. But it should to all those who recognize the danger of the federal government's willingness to unleash "full force" on cities with different politics. Editorial: www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

‘Hell hole’? ‘Burning’? ‘War ravaged’? 11 Portlanders tell @lizzyacker.bsky.social what the city is really like

Many Oregonians and Oregon small businesses will face higher health care premiums next year. @kcd.bsky.social reports:

Street trees: 👍 Fruit trees: 👍 Fruit trees as street trees: 👎👎👎 My fellow dog walkers know what I’m talking about.

A federal judge Sunday night issued a new broader order barring any National Guard members from being relocated from any state for federal service in the state of Oregon.

Newsom: California National Guard ‘on their way’ to Oregon, on Trump’s orders www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

In The Sunday Oregonian: President Trump said conditions outside Portland's ICE building continue to deteriorate, necessitating the National Guard. Here’s what The Oregonian's journalists saw. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

National Guard troops temporarily blocked from deploying to Portland, judge rules www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

Judge will rule today or tomorrow on Trump’s Portland troop deployment. @maxbernstein.bsky.social reports:

Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying troops to Portland after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moves to federalize 200 members of the Oregon National Guard @maxbernstein.bsky.social reports:

@editorswindler.bsky.social visited Oregon’s 5 smallest cities. Here's what's up in places like Granite (population 32) and Greenhorn (population 0, but with a mayor and city council)

Oregonians who want a COVID-19 shot can now get one more easily at their local pharmacy. Oregon pharmacists can now give COVID-19 shots to most people without a prescription and state-regulated health plans must cover them at no cost. Read more: www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan are holding a press conference on their deal. Asked directly if Nvidia will use Intel's factories, Huang would only say that he will "continue" to evaluate Intel's factories.

Live now!

It's a done deal, @billoram.bsky.social reports — with new part-owners not previously disclosed

Until a CDC panel makes its recommendations, even people 65 and older will need a prescription to get vaccinated at an Oregon pharmacy, @kcd.bsky.social reports

Tough news for journalists everywhere

Hours after Fedor Zarkhin reported for @oregonian.com on state agencies' broken promises to wildfire victims, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the agencies to live up to their word

Deal with Trump gave government option to buy additional shares at a discount if Intel sells a majority stake in its foundry business. Zinsner said Intel had essentially ruled out selling anyway. “We do have high confidence we’re going to have this foundry business.”

Zinsner's rationale for why Intel accepted Trump's deal: Concerns about hitting CHIPS Act milestones to qualify for grants, government held clawback rights for $2.2B in grants already paid by Biden administration.

Oregonians are sharing their nightmare stories about trying to cancel gym memberships as the federal government goes after one chain Got a consumer nightmare of your own? Consumer issues reporter @aimeegreen.bsky.social would love to hear from you!

The parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC plans to lay off 100 corporate employees at its SE Portland corporate office, @oregonian.com reports. www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

As big box stores flee, Portland shopkeepers feel pressure to fuel downtown’s renaissance www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

Oregon invested considerable energy trying to win a federal semiconductor research site but the Biden administration picked California, Arizona & NY instead. That was a big disappointment to Oregon...but maybe it doesn't matter after all. Trump wants to void the Biden administration's actions.

Just last month Intel CEO said his predecessor’s $100B spending plan was “unwise” and unnecessary. Today, though, he’s all in. How does this fix Intel? problems? I guess that’s an open question. www.oregonlive.com/silicon-fore...

A coalition of Portland knifemakers aims to build broader recognition, in the industry and among Portlanders.

A lot of important nuggets related to the Trail Blazers proposed sale to Tom Dundon. From @matthewkish.bsky.social and myself: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

OHSU on Thursday announced a $2 billion gift from Phil and Penny Knight that could "revolutionize" cancer care:

Some news: I've joined @lookout-es.bsky.social to cover the Ducks. The I-5 Corridor will stay alive for The Traffic Report podcast and 2025 Timbers coverage, but after four years, I have a boss, travel budget and a lot of excitement to be on a team again. www.i-5corridor.com/p/an-announc...

Trail Blazers owner-to-be says he'll keep the team in Portland

The Custom Oregon Plate AIOLI was previously assigned, but is now available for reservation. https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/?link=custom #Oregon #LicensePlate #VanityPlate #OregonPlates #CustomPlate #AIOLI

See what all the region’s major company CEOs made last year

Finally visited Lloyd Center to see for myself, and it’s true what they say www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/... But the owners must be absolutely burning cash

This Oregon factory is building the walking, working robots of the future

This is the 300th (THREE HUNDREDTH) episode of Peak Northwest, which is incredible and insane and I can hardly believe it. Thanks to everyone who's ever listened, whether it was one episode or 300!