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Oregon Schools Rank Near the Bottom Nationally for Hours of Instruction Time
A new study shows a wide variance among school districts in how much face time students have with teachers—a longstanding problem that lawmakers and advocates hope to solve.
Trailing in the GOP Gubernatorial Primary, Dudley Appears to Change His Views on Abortion
The former Trail Blazer recently told OJP he is pro-choice. Now he says he is pro-life.
If Elected Governor, Ed Diehl Says He’ll Keep Democrats in Line With Ballot Measures
The GOP candidate explains his plan to govern via direct democracy.
Republican Candidates for Governor Face Off at Hillsboro Forum
The four top hopefuls generally ignored each other and the elephant (not) in the room.
Opponents of Climate Protection Program Ask Court to Halt Oregon’s Controversial Emissions Reduction Regulation
Labor, industry, utilities and trade associations file suit, alleging the program exceeds the state’s authority.
Republican Candidates for Governor Raise Millions
The party’s first primary debate takes place today, leading into a heavy advertising season.
How One Candidate ‘Stepped In It’ With Trade Unions While Discussing Data Centers
Nick Walden Poublon told WW that he “stepped in it” while seeking the endorsement of the Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council.
Oregon’s Gas Prices Are Fifth Highest in the Nation
The Iran War has caused prices at the pump to surge across the country. Relief may be far off.
State Sen. Janeen Sollman Says Two Prominent Unions Resorted to ‘Bullying and Intimidation’
In an April 2 endorsement interview, WW’s editorial board asked state Sen. Janeen Sollman why she thought those unions had chosen to try and unseat her with Myrna Muñoz in the primary.
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program Costs Far More Than Other States’—and Is Far Less Accountable
Critics say the program is a poorly designed job killer.
This Oregon Think-Tank Leader Says Concerns About High Taxes Are Overblown
"The evidence is that when you cut taxes for corporations, it doesn’t supercharge the economy."
New Census Data Shows Oregon Is Losing Residents in Their Prime Earning Years—Due in Part to Costly Housing
Oregonians in their peak earning years–when they can contribute most to the state’s economy—are moving out of the state faster than their 30-to-50-year-old peers are moving in.