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Oswego Lake Access Issue Heads to Federal Court

Lawsuit says the city has a responsibility to “protect and preserve the public’s right of access to and use of the Lake.”

News A federal judge may decide if Oswego Lake is open to the public. A lawsuit filed this morning in U.... More

May 24, 2012 01:16 pm by Martin Cizmar | Comments 6

Oregonian's Sister Paper To Cease Daily Publication; Updated

News In another sign of the difficult financial realities for print newspapers, the New Orleans Times-Pic... More

May 24, 2012 09:20 am by NIGEL JAQUISS | Comments 1

Oregon Senators Back Bill Aimed At Citizens United

News Speaking of money in politics… U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is among those speaking on the Senate... More

May 23, 2012 11:08 am by Corey Pein | Comments 0

Schools Miss Out on $40 Million in Energy Savings

News An audit by the State of Oregon has found school districts missed out on $40 million of potential en... More

May 22, 2012 03:10 pm by CODY NEWTON | Comments 0

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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

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 NIGEL JAQUISS

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 COREY PEIN

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

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 NIGEL JAQUISS

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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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 NIGEL JAQUISS

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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Wednesday, September 28, 2011 NIGEL JAQUISS

Playing the Wired Card

Jefferson Smith starts the marathon mayor’s race half-blind and stumbling. Here’s why he could still catch up.

Politics State Rep. Jefferson Smith’s campaign for mayor isn’t off to an awe-inspiring start.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011 COREY PEIN

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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Wednesday, September 21, 2011 BRANDON HAMILTON

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.

Politics Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian may be the toughest candidate to beat... More

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 NIGEL JAQUISS

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

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 COREY PEIN

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 MARK ZUSMAN

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. Perfectly Legal
How one lawmaker uses campaign money to subsidize his mortgage, pay his bar tabs and explore Canada. Coverage For All
Is single-payer health care the cure for Oregon? Giving Us Flack
Portland’s $7 million, publicly funded PR Industrial Complex takes news for a spin. 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. Soup’s Off
A new bill would outlaw the shark-fin trade in Oregon. 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. Extra Credit
While the county struggled, commissioners spent money on professional fees, travel and their favorite charities. The Rite Stuff
Here’s a Catholic priest-to-gay groom story that same-sex marriage advocates ought to tell.

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