State
Democratic Primary Fight Escalates With Donation to Legal Fund for Man Accused of Harassing Senator
Sollman calls incident at Forest Grove public forum an ‘act of political violence.’
Petitioners Behind Police Initiative Sue City, County and State Elections Officials
The plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to order a new, independent review of all gathered signatures.
Kotek’s Focus on Increased Housing Permits Ignores Larger Shortfall
Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor highlights gains in Oregon as national permitting numbers trend downward.
Kalshi Hires Oregon Lobbyists and Gives Rayfield $12,500
Ascendent New York City-based prediction market Kalshi has hired a pair of experienced Oregon lobbyists and made a $12,500 campaign contribution to Attorney General Dan Rayfield.
New Filings in Oregon Youth Authority Sex Abuse Lawsuits Allege Long-Term Cover-Up
Thirteen former OYA staff say top management ignored years of complaints about ‘Dr. Cold Fingers.’
This Harney County Republican’s District Covers 37% of Oregon. Much of It Is Burning This Summer.
‘I don’t think the average Oregonian who lives away from where this is actually occurring understands,’ says state Rep. Mark Owens.
This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight
The record 2.3 million acres burned have far surpassed the previous 2024 record—even before the peak season.
What Happens When the Most Powerful Law Enforcement Officer in a Rural County Goes Rogue?
Curry County Sheriff John Ward faces allegations of misconduct, including mismanagement, potential financial fraud, and failure to supervise his deputies.
Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Use Postal Service to Restrict Vote-by-Mail
“We've beaten them in court repeatedly, as have many other states. We're prepared to do that as many times as it takes because we're defending the Constitution and the right of Oregon to determine how we run elections.”
State Removes New Oregon State Hospital Leader One Month Into His Tenure
The vital psychiatric institution has churned through leaders in recent years.
Big Contribution From Electrical Workers Puts Kotek in a Difficult Spot
Major supporters of data centers, IBEW Local 48 gave governor’s campaign $400K.
Regular Attendance at Oregon Schools Jumped by 7,000 Students This Past School Year
The state still has far to climb just to reach the national average.











