These 11 People Will Decide the Fate of a Portland Baseball Stadium

The decision whether Portland gets a ballpark hinges on finding enough money. These are the 11 people who could get the cash—or stop the deal from happening.

Murmurs: New Gun-Sale Restrictions May Violate State Law, So One Oregon Official Aims to Change the Law

In other news: Roger Stone makes a visit, accompanied by Proud Boys.

Oregon Labor Commissioner Says Stores’ New Gun-Sale Restrictions May Violate State Law

The restrictions were meant to “make public places safer,” but Oregon may have to change its laws to authorize new age limits on gun sales.

On Twitter, Oregon’s Top Officials Are Swarmed by Bots

Oregon’s governor and both U.S. senators, all Democrats, have huge followings. Most of those friends are imaginary.

Portlanders Mourn Vera Katz, the Rose City’s Last Successful Mayor

“She was sweet, she was kind; she was wonderful. But ‘polite’ doesn’t come to mind. She was fun, entertaining, loved a good joke. But if she was pissed off, look out.”

A New Bi-State Columbia River Crossing Legislative Task Force May Be on Horizon

Legislative leaders say they won’t re-start Columbia River Crossing panel yet.

Former Rep. Shemia Fagan Will Challenge Oregon Sen. Rod Monroe

The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers

This year’s session is likely to be remembered for gridlock. Here’s what Capitol insiders really think of the people you elected.