Willamette Week

House Speaker Tina Kotek Demotes Two Oregon Lawmakers for Their Rude Remarks

Kotek explained her decisions as part of an effort to change Salem’s culture following a sexual harassment scandal.

Oregon Lawmakers Are Pushing for Dense Housing on Portland’s Transit Lines

The new bill goes even further than the bill banning single-family zoning.

Oregon Beer Awards, Wizard World and 9 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Feb. 20-26

The 11 Portland events we’re most excited about this week.

Former Sen. Jeff Kruse Hits Back at Former Interns Who Sued Him for Harassment

Jeff Kruse scoffs at a new lawsuit filed against him by two former legislative interns.

Jeff Merkley Worries Republicans Could Target His Senate Seat If He Runs for President

Merkley seems to have more faith in Oregon Republicans than about anyone else.

Celebrate Oregon’s 160th Birthday by Giving Yourself “the Most Oregon Gift Ever”

On this day in 1859, the Beaver State was officially born. And to celebrate, one of the state’s most iconic businesses is giving Oregon a present befitting an elderly loved one—a nice blanket!

A Mysterious Aardvark Death Is Just One of a Number of New Questions About Management at the Oregon Zoo

The issues at the Oregon Zoo raise questions about the zoo’s management.

Basic Rights Oregon Is Fighting For LGTBQ+ Rights—and Winning

“Now, Oregon is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly states,” spokeswoman Liz Sauer says, “but our fight continues with a focus on transgender and racial justice.”

Portland Has a Sixth Quadrant Now

Here are six awesome things you’ll find in Portland’s newest district, from a longtime South Portlander.

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson Proposes Fining Defend Oregon $94,750 For Held Ballots

Oregon’s top elections official proposes fining Defend Oregon, the campaign arm of the union-backed group Our Oregon, for failing to turn in 93 ballots it collected for the November election.

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