State
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.
Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Use Postal Service to Restrict Vote-by-Mail
“We've beaten them in court repeatedly, as have many other states. We're prepared to do that as many times as it takes because we're defending the Constitution and the right of Oregon to determine how we run elections.”
State Removes New Oregon State Hospital Leader, One Month Into His Tenure
The vital psychiatric institution has churned through leaders in recent years.
Big Contribution From Electrical Workers Puts Kotek in a Difficult Spot
Major supporters of data centers, IBEW Local 48 gave governor’s campaign $400K.
Regular Attendance at Oregon Schools Jumped by 7,000 Students This Past School Year
The state still has far to climb just to reach the national average.
16 Democratic Lawmakers Press Treasurer Steiner for a Full Audit of Retirement Fund Risks
Sixteen Democratic lawmakers want Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner to conduct what they say is a long overdue comprehensive audit of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund.
New Polling Shows Most Oregonians Wary of AI and Data Centers
As politicians struggle to grasp new dividing lines, fresh polling shows a majority of Oregonians across the political spectrum hold negative views on artificial intelligence and data centers and support restrictive policies to regulate them.
Oregon Is the Top-Ranked State for Breastfeeding Right After Birth
All 36 counties surpass the national average, with Hood River the highest and Clatsop the lowest, a new study shows.
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.
Hunting and Fishing Ban Fails to Make November Ballot
Initiative Petition 28, an animal rights proposal which sought to criminalize hunting, fishing, ranching and pest control in Oregon, has failed to make the November ballot after state election officials said it failed two rounds of signature verification testing.
The Truancy Mutiny
The Oregon Legislature banned truancy citations. But Oregon’s poorest county brought them back and now posts the state’s best attendance numbers, offering lessons for the coming school year.











