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A Stranger Comes to Town
Who is Nick Green? For nearly a decade, citizens of John Day, the largest but steadily shrinking town in Grant County, have disagreed.
State Defers Action on Ross Island Penalty
At a long-delayed hearing, the state said it wants to pause enforcement to add to previous allegations of noncompliance.
Judge Abruptly Recuses Himself in Douglas County Election Dispute
The move comes more than two months into the case and after the plaintiff files an incendiary second amended petition for review.
New Study Finds PGE’s Efforts to Restore Deschutes River Aren’t Working
A peer-reviewed paper says measures to mitigate harms from dams have “resulted in a net reduction in water quality and aquatic habitat.”
As Special Session Looms on Transportation Funding, ODOT Quietly Offers Alternative to New Taxes
The agency has money, but without statutory changes, it cannot be spent on maintenance.
Edtl Out and Election Certified in Douglas County
On Aug. 13, Ben Edtl submitted his resignation.
ODOT’s Most Persistent Critic Says the State Could Solve Its Road-Funding Crunch—by Scuttling Some Projects
Joe Cortright says the state agency is misleading lawmakers and the public about its budget.
Six Oregon Tribes Blast Kotek’s Office and Out-of-State Tribes
As tribal tensions rise, the governor is caught in the middle.
Meek Demands Wagner Resign as Senate President
Friction inside the Senate Democratic caucus erupts as lawmakers prepare for special session.
Drazan Tests Waters for 2026 Run
Signs indicate House Minority Leader Christine Drazan is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year.