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"There's a big difference between 'committed' in a press release and 'committed' in a term sheet." The business dealings of the @trailblazers' would-be owner and how he parses his public statements. By @matthewkish https://t.co/fQYgl56q7m

Be sure to read @YeseniaAmaro’s latest, about a 26-year-old Oregonian picking up the pieces after her dad’s deportation. https://t.co/JdZqUpRJ8p

If you read one thing over the weekend, make it this. Great journalism from @FedorZarkhin https://t.co/C7InFY7dLU

“Why on earth do you consider a new IGA ‘normal course of business’ for consent agenda?” board chair Kathryn Harrington texted sewer CEO Diane Taniguchi-Dennis. “Just dumb or numb!!”

“I am sick & tired of surprises and the board being kept in the dark on key deliverables. You treat us like the tail of a dog … here it is approve what we want with little explanation.” @Jamiebgoldberg w/ more exclusive reporting tied to @CleanWaterNews https://t.co/6Jkkl9NdoS

Stellar reporting from @YeseniaAmaro on Trump’s deportation push — and how it’s affecting an undocumented couple who have lived in Oregon for decades. https://t.co/DcmB667COX

Unbelievable

The impact of journalism: Two weeks after @tedsickinger's reporting highlighted an alleged bribery scheme in Washington state, Oregon regulators have shut down a local trucking academy. https://t.co/jrxKXRjBMA

The CEO of @CleanWaterNews is resigning in the aftermath of an investigation by @Jamiebgoldberg. Goldberg found lavish spending by sewer executives, including business trips to five-star resorts in Hawaii and frequent meals on ratepayers' dime. https://t.co/Zdxsfnhss4

The alleged bribery scheme has gone publicly unreported until now and allowed an untold number of unqualified drivers to pilot big rigs on the nation’s highways and byways, posing a major risk to the general public. New from @tedsickinger https://t.co/ph9i3K531J

Huge haul of awards for the @Oregonian newsroom in the @HeadlinerAwards national journalism contest. https://t.co/qTJDpshUiY

Oregon lawmakers are on the verge of effectively making the identities of lottery prize winners secret. The move comes after @tedsickinger found million in winnings flowed to an Australian business + local opportunists who buy tickets from true winners. https://t.co/Dz2u5YJjkv

Thank you, @Jamiebgoldberg and @Oregonian for keeping tabs on this. It's as important as local issues get.

The board of @CleanWaterNews is going to outline new oversight measures in response to @Jamiebgoldberg's investigation into Hawaiian trips and food spending. Watch live here, now:

TFW you score nine points in the final 10 minutes.

Some of the same Washington Co. sewer officials who take annual business trips to Hawaii also enjoyed a local perk: Dining on ratepayers' dime. @CleanWaterNews spent $440k on food in 5 years, with the CEO among those who dined out often. @Jamiebgoldberg https://t.co/Io1xUnTzws

Officials from Washington County's sewer agency fly to Hawaii annually and stay in five-star resorts. The reason? To attend an insurance conference for an insurance company they created. The 2023 trip alone cost $42k. @Jamiebgoldberg's investigation: https://t.co/Bi3A7hObNB

New investigation: Equity Corps of Oregon has not disclosed a comprehensive tally of how many immigrants facing deportation actually received legal representation through the statewide program and how many avoided deportations as a result. @YeseniaAmaro https://t.co/3uztoRVwiM

She complained to regulators about the nursing home where her 87-year-old mom lived. She was told someone could investigate -- in nine or 10 months. Oregon is flooded by complaints and falling behind, putting residents in danger. By @tedsickinger. https://t.co/OIIzR3ZNgx