The Democratic Race for Secretary of State Gave Voters—and Candidates—48 Hours to Remember

It was a contest of enormous consequence that will long be remembered as befitting the topsy-turvy era in which it was held.

Nigel Jaquiss
1 day ago

(WW staff)

Some Familiar Oregon Politicians May Have Run Their Last Races

May 19 proved a Waterloo for four of Oregon’s establishment figures.

Some Portland Candidates Paid a High Price for the Few Votes They Received

Here’s a breakdown of the candidates who spent the most and got the least in Portland-area races.

The Portland Police Union Gave a Late Donation to City Council Candidate Mingus Mapps

In Portland, that can be a liability.

Nature is healing. (Rocky Burnside)

Murmurs: Unrest at the Oregon Employment Department

In other news: COVID-19 threatens city charter review.

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In a world where going to PetSmart for dog sweaters is allowed, shouldn’t there also be some wiggle room in the blanket “no social visits” prohibition?

Readers Respond to a Plan to Set Aside Portland Streets for Walking and Biking

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