Politics State Sen. Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro) has cause to be irate. Starr is running for state labor commissioner, a nonpartisan race that suddenly appears partisan. More
Brown’s Labored Credibility
A legal opinion shows the Secretary of State mishandled the labor commissioner’s race.
Politics State Sen. Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro) has cause to be irate. Starr is running for state labor commissioner, a nonpartisan race that suddenly appears partisan. More
Senator of Fortune
A lawsuit lifts the curtain on Sen. Brian Boquist’s military deals—and how Republicans may be benefiting.
Politics State Sen. Brian Boquist (R-Dallas) may be the most adventurous lawmaker in Salem. He’s described his best-known business, International Charter Inc. of Oregon, as a humanitarian organization, More
Not What the Doctors Ordered
Physicians who treat medicaid patients join forces against Kitzhaber’s health reforms.
Politics The biggest bet Gov. John Kitzhaber has placed in his third term is that he can save Oregon billions by shaking up the way the state pays for medical care. Right now, Oregon pays the medical bill More
Reversal of Fortune
In the fight for the Oregon House, Dems usually raise more money than Republicans—but not this year.
Politics Maybe money can’t buy you love—legally, anyway—but it helps when trying to sway voters. For much of the past decade, Oregon House Democrats have out-raised
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Pedaling By Her Own Rules
A 2003 police report says Eileen Brady told an officer to back off because she had ‘close friends’ at city hall.
Politics Eight years ago, Eileen Brady ignored a police officer’s order to walk her bike through Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
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Playing the Wired Card
Jefferson Smith starts the marathon mayor’s race half-blind and stumbling. Here’s why he could still catch up.
Political Courtship
Candidates to replace state Rep. Ben Cannon woo precinct committee persons, who will pick finalists.
Politics In the past few weeks, Peter Geiger has played host in his backyard to two people who want to win a seat in the Oregon Legislature.
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Not Paying His Dues
Labor Commish Brad Avakian, now running for congress, has a record of paying taxes late—and hitting up lobbyists for a job.
The Campaign Cash Trail
Financial reports for the mayor’s race show key differences between Charlie Hales and Eileen Brady.
Politics Even the joyless, pitiful souls who spent this summer paying attention to a City Hall election... More
The Enduring Book of Mark
The death of former U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield reminds Oregon why he still matters.
Politics The timing was fitting: One week after the far right wing of the Republican Party held the economy hostage... More
Top Articles from Politics
Asleep At The Wheel
David Wu totaled a parked car in 2010 and blamed it on his hectic travel schedule. Wu’s World
Police reports detail one set of problems in the congressman’s marriage. Brown’s Labored Credibility
A legal opinion shows the Secretary of State mishandled the labor commissioner’s race. Perfectly Legal
How one lawmaker uses campaign money to subsidize his mortgage, pay his bar tabs and explore Canada. Giving Us Flack
Portland’s $7 million, publicly funded PR Industrial Complex takes news for a spin. Coverage For All
Is single-payer health care the cure for Oregon? Pedaling By Her Own Rules
A 2003 police report says Eileen Brady told an officer to back off because she had ‘close friends’ at city hall. Not What the Doctors Ordered
Physicians who treat medicaid patients join forces against Kitzhaber’s health reforms. Not Paying His Dues
Labor Commish Brad Avakian, now running for congress, has a record of paying taxes late—and hitting up lobbyists for a job. Playing the Wired Card
Jefferson Smith starts the marathon mayor’s race half-blind and stumbling. Here’s why he could still catch up.
David Wu totaled a parked car in 2010 and blamed it on his hectic travel schedule. Wu’s World
Police reports detail one set of problems in the congressman’s marriage. Brown’s Labored Credibility
A legal opinion shows the Secretary of State mishandled the labor commissioner’s race. Perfectly Legal
How one lawmaker uses campaign money to subsidize his mortgage, pay his bar tabs and explore Canada. Giving Us Flack
Portland’s $7 million, publicly funded PR Industrial Complex takes news for a spin. Coverage For All
Is single-payer health care the cure for Oregon? Pedaling By Her Own Rules
A 2003 police report says Eileen Brady told an officer to back off because she had ‘close friends’ at city hall. Not What the Doctors Ordered
Physicians who treat medicaid patients join forces against Kitzhaber’s health reforms. Not Paying His Dues
Labor Commish Brad Avakian, now running for congress, has a record of paying taxes late—and hitting up lobbyists for a job. Playing the Wired Card
Jefferson Smith starts the marathon mayor’s race half-blind and stumbling. Here’s why he could still catch up.
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