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Prosecutor Kevin Barton Wins Washington County District Attorney Seat Despite His Opponent Spending Nearly Twice As Much

Together, the candidates spent almost $1 million on a race for a position that is rarely contested in Oregon.

Old Rich Guys Continue to Write Big Checks in Hotly Contested Washington County DA’s Race

Money continues to pour into the Washington County DA’s race—Phil Knight gives another $75,000.

More Big Bucks Rolling into Washington County District Attorney’s Race—This Time From Conservatives

ActionPAC gives Washington County DA candidate Kevin Barton nearly $50,000, as money continues to flow into the race.

Murmurs: Jordan Schnitzer Snags Wapato Jail and Sees a Homeless Shelter

In other news: Washington County race is a battle of billionaires.

Campaign Contribution of the Week: George Soros Makes His First Donation to an Oregon Candidate

Campaign contribution of the week: Financier George Soros gives Gov. Kate Brown $25,000.

Gov. Kate Brown Picks Up an Unprecedented Donation From Financier George Soros

The contribution marks the first time the New York-based fund manager and philanthropist has donated directly to an Oregon politician.

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A Key Indicator of Real Estate Investors’ Interest in Portland Shows a Precipitous Decline

IN THE BASEMENT: Events of the past year left Portland’s reputation in tatters. (Henry Cromett)

Protester Arrested for Smashing Windows in Portland Allegedly Carried Four Molotov Cocktails in His Backpack

Portland police arrest a protester on Jan. 20, 2021. (Chris Nesseth)

Gov. Kate Brown Reversed Herself Twice Last Week on the Date Elderly Oregonians Could Get the Coronavirus Vaccine

Vaccinations in Portland. (Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County)

Pok Pok Is Gone, but Andy Ricker’s Other Restaurant Is Getting a Sudden Second Life

Ping (Christine Dong)

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A Neighbor Describes What Happened When Law Enforcement Stopped Responding to an Armed Encampment in North Portland 204

Oregon’s Most Prominent QAnon Proponent and a Timber Unity Spokeswoman Attended the Insurrection at U.S. Capitol 114

Gov. Kate Brown Delays Vaccination of Oregonians Ages 65 and Older 110

A Key Indicator of Real Estate Investors’ Interest in Portland Shows a Precipitous Decline 108

U.S. Rep Kurt Schrader Votes Against $2,000 Federal Stimulus Check 102

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