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Kulongoski Lends His Name to New Ballot Initiatives Pushing for Open Primaries
The former governor was a key architect of Democrats’ dominance of Oregon. He says the current system isn’t working.
Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Later, Oregonians Disproportionately Suffer from Mental Illness
No other state in the country has a higher prevalence of mental illness. At the same time, access to care in Oregon is improving.
The Battle Over Canned Cocktails Enters Another Round
Oregon producers want to sell their products in grocery stores. Grocers want that too, but the OLCC and Oregon beer and wine distributors are opposed.
A Travel Oregon Board Member’s Company Got a Six-Figure, No-Bid Contract From the Agency
Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the contract, but DOJ disputes that.
Gas Tax Referral Campaign Kicks Off
Leaders of the effort will have little time and, potentially, little money.
Port of Arlington Faces Dissolution
It’s extremely unusual for a government entity to miss filing audited financial statements three years in a row.
Oregon’s Most Dangerous Job Is Not What You Might Expect
Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job.
Wagner Strips Meek of Chairmanship of Key Senate Committee
Sen. Mark Meek (D-Gladstone) is no longer chair or even a member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue.
State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn Dies at 41
The Democratic lawmaker battled cancer throughout the past legislative session.
Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley and Former MMA Fighter Chael Sonnen to Address GOP Reagan Dinner
The two former athletes are among those mulling 2026 challenges to Gov. Tina Kotek.
Kotek Raises Money, Drazan Stays Mum
Rep. Christine Drazan is seeking appointment to succeed Sen. Daniel Bonham in Senate District 26.
As State Lawmakers Ponder Federal Funding Cuts, Initiative Advances That Would End Estate Tax
A ballot initiative to eliminate Oregon’s estate tax, Initiative Petition 51, is moving forward even as Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers digest the coming budget hole created by President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act.