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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.
Mysterious Ballot Measure to Privatize Liquor Sales Crosses Another Threshold
The effort now has a certified ballot title but lacks a website or political action committee.
Kotek Will Not Veto Willamette Falls Appropriation
A former congressman calls the $45 million appropriation a “slush fund,” while a key trade union urges Kotek to approve it.
Douglas County Election Case Heats Up
Two new players have joined the dispute over May 20 election results for the Umpqua Public Transit District board.
Secretary of State Opens Investigation of Umpqua Public Transit District’s Response to May Election
The district’s CEO disputes one of the results and won’t pay his district’s share of election costs.