The Pandemic Hits Portland—and a Few Key Numbers Will Determine What Damage It Can Do

Portland doesn’t have a huge number of intensive care beds.

Republican Senators Walking Out of the Legislature to Again Block a Carbon Cap

Republicans said Sen. Peter Courtney’s gamesmanship left them no choice but to flee the Capitol—and the state.

Do Oregon’s Craft Distilleries Need a Tax Break? They’re About to Get One.

The Oregon Senate Moves Toward Greater Government Transparency By Approving More Independent Public Records Advocate

Is the Second Time the Charm for Oregon Democrats’ Carbon Dreams?

Murmurs: Jeremy Christian Trial Opens Contentiously

In other news: The price of wholesale weed rebounds.

Oregon Unions File Initiative Petitions Seeking to Eject Lawmakers Who Skip Town

“Do the union members get fired for when they go on strike?” asked Senate Minority Leader Herman Baertschiger, Jr.

Poll Results Suggest Oregonians Favor Political Consequences for Republican Walkout Tactics

Public sector unions says they’ll file a measure as soon as next week to remove legislators who have 10 or more unexcused absences.