State
In Apparent Break From Past, ACLU Takes Sides in Oregon Governor’s Race
The civil rights group says it is nonpartisan and doesn’t get involved in candidate races but is spending heavily to support Kotek.
Bend School Shooter’s Mother Twice Accused of Assault but Never Convicted
In the years leading up to her purchase of the shotgun, OJP has determined, Shauntai Nickerson had brushes with the law that nearly made her ineligible to buy a firearm.
PACs and Megadonors Shift Millions as Oregon Governor’s Race Enters Final Stretch
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has outpaced Republican challenger Christine Drazan in fundraising for the Nov. 3 election, but both candidates’ donor bases have shifted since their 2022 race.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Bump Helps, yet Possible Cuts Still Loom
In Oregon, ranked 11th for oldest population, many counties face disproportionate financial risks if Congress fails to prevent a projected 22% benefit cut by 2032.
Oregon Journalism Project Retracts Story on Video Featuring Washington County Candidate
The headline and story incorrectly described the video as a “deepfake.”
The Secret Behind the Attendance Numbers at Ducks and Beavers Football Games
More than 20% of fans’ tickets went unused last season, a trend that continues this fall.
Ethics Commission Launches Probe of State Rep. Lamar Wise
State watchdog looking at whether first-term lawmaker failed to properly disclose income
Your Potluck Might Be a Crime in Oregon
One North Oregon Coast couple learned the hard way. Here’s what they’re doing about it.
State Housing Agency Regularly Exceeds Benchmark for Construction Costs
Oregon has the nation’s second-highest rate of homelessness, yet the state keeps funding affordable housing that costs far more than the national average.
Congressional Republicans Target Oregon Environmentalists
The House Committee on Natural Resources criticizes Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wildlands for their ‘lawfare.’
First Oregon Governor’s Debate Gets Feisty
Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan trade barbs and call each other disingenuous.
Audit: Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates
Measure 98 diverted funding to more rigorous instruction, but state officials aren’t tracking results.











