Republican Gordon Sondland Gave Big to Trump For His Ambassadorship. In Oregon, He’s Supported Plenty of Democrats

GOP Fails in Effort to Gather Enough Signatures to Begin Recall of Gov. Kate Brown

Oregon GOP Chairman Bill Currier made that announcement today in an interview with KXL talk-show host Lars Larson.

Oregon’s Public Records Czar Abruptly Resigns After Just 18 Months on the Job, Cites “Abuse of Authority”

Oregon’s first public records advocate, Ginger McCall, abruptly resigns after less than 18 months on the job.

Rep. Mitch Greenlick Cut a Backroom Deal to Reduce Oregon Death Penalty Sentences

He traded a PERS vote to get it.

Oregon Government Ethics Commission Unanimously Rejects $44,000 Settlement With Cylvia Hayes

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission rejects a $44,000 settlement of ethics charges against former Oregon first lady Cylvia Hayes.

Cylvia Hayes “Unlikely” to Pay the $44,000 Penalty She Agreed to With Ethics Commission

Cylvia Hayes agreed to pay the Oregon Government Ethics Commission $44,000 in penalties. Her attorney says the state is unlikely ever to get the money.

As Nike Works To Help Raise New Taxes, A Bill Proposes Revoking The Company’s 2012 Tax Deal

Nike supports raising billions in new taxes. A state senator says the company could start by giving up a 2012 deal that locked in the company’s tax treatment for 30 years.

What’s Not to Like About Kate Brown?

Democrats are energized. The economy’s booming. Her opponent’s party is toxic. And yet Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s election bid is in trouble.