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.
Splinter Group of Multnomah County Democrats Calls for U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum’s Resignation
A faction within the party objects to her alleged support for ICE and preference for capitalism over socialism. Most of her district is outside the metro area.
Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-Long Growth in State Spending
Federal matching dollars allowed a massive expansion of health insurance for low-income Oregonians. Now the feds are pulling back and the state is left holding the bag.
DEQ Makes Long-Awaited Announcement on Controversial Climate Program
The agency selected a California nonprofit to distribute what industry sources expect will be billions of dollars in carbon taxes.
Massive Prison Payout Highlights Dismal Financial Picture for State Insurance Fund
Escalating liabilities soar faster than lawmakers appropriate money to pay settlements.
Prosperity Council’s Report Challenges Kotek to Signal That Oregon Is Open for Business
The 15-member panel of business and labor leaders proposed four modest tax code changes, replacing the Climate Protection Program, and some less controversial reforms.
Prosperity Council Likely to Streamline State’s Economic Development Agency
The agency missed its job creation target nine out of the past 10 years. The solution: a lower target.
The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees
It’s not every day that a public employee in Oregon walks away from a job that pays nearly $850,000 a year.
After Coasting to GOP Primary Win, Drazan Says Governor’s Race Will Be Different This Time
In front of a crowd full of wide grins, Willamette Valley wines, and Coors Light, Christine Drazan described her next objective: “Fire Tina Kotek,” she said. “She cannot have a second term. We cannot afford it.”
One Member of Kotek’s Prosperity Council Wanted Recommendations to Push Harder for Tax Cuts
Jordan Schnitzer told his colleagues on the panel a draft document lacked “urgency and weight.”










