Economic hotspot: Oregon state hiring
Oregon gained state government workers in the past year while manufacturing ranks fell By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism…
OJP HOTSEAT: John Tapogna
One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over By OJP Staff As Oregon’s political…
State defers action on Ross Island penalty
At issue is Ross Island Sand and Gravel’s failure to comply with its agreement with the state to…
More questions arise about state investments in private equity
The Oregon Investment Council faces tough questions from lawmakers, unions and advocates. An email shows the former state…
New study finds PGE’s efforts to restore Deschutes River aren’t working
A peer-reviewed paper says measures to mitigate harms from dams have “resulted in a net reduction in water…
Edtl out, election certified in Douglas County
Umpqua Public Transportation District CEO Ben Edtl submitted his resignation on Aug. 13. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism…
ODOT’s most persistent critic says the state could solve its road-funding crunch — by scuttling some projects
Economist Joe Cortright says the state agency is misleading lawmakers and the public about its budget. BY NIGEL…
Updated: Oregon cries poverty, but its transportation spending is typical of western states
An OJP analysis of five recent years’ spending figures show that Oregon falls roughly in the middle of…
Six Oregon tribes blast Kotek’s office and out-of-state tribes
As tribal tensions rise, the governor is caught in the middle. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project In…
Why Oregon’s governor had to intervene on pumpkin patches
The latest rulemaking dispute is part of long-standing tensions over land use. By Khushoo Rathore Oregon Journalism…
Meek demands Wagner resign as Senate president
Friction inside the Senate Democratic caucus erupts as lawmakers prepare for special session. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism…
Drazan testing waters for 2026 run
Signs indicate she is considering a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek next year. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism…
Mysterious ballot measure to privatize liquor sales crosses another threshold
The effort now has a certified ballot title but lacks a website or political action committee. BY NIGEL…
Kotek will not veto Willamette Falls appropriation
A former congressman called the $45 million appropriation a “slush fund,” while a key trade union urged Kotek…
Off Target
How the managers of Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund ignored expert guidance and lost big. By James Neff…
Judge in PacifiCorp wildfire trials wants to quadruple court’s pace
Many victims of the 2020 wildfires still await resolution of their damages. BY JEFF MANNING Oregon Journalism Project…
Secretary of State opens investigation of Umpqua Public Transit District’s response to May election
The district’s CEO disputes one of the results and won’t pay his district’s share of election costs. This…
Ballot initiative seeks to repeal new permit fees on standup paddleboards and kayaks
Lawmakers recently levied fees on the human-powered vessels to raise funds to fight invasive species. By Nigel…
Kotek threatens to veto money for tribal acquisition at Willamette Falls
Two Oregon tribes opposed funding for a trust that includes four other tribes. BY NIGEL JAQUIS Oregon…
OBRC: Big layoffs at glass plant will not imperil Bottle Bill
Despite a partial shutdown, Owens Brockway will continue taking Oregon’s glass for recycling. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon…
GOP official responds to allegations stemming from Inaugural Ball
“Other than a couple sponsorships, I paid for everything.” BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project Don Powers, chairman…
Internal GOP investigation finds party official diverted proceeds from an inaugural celebration
Don Powers organized a big bash in D.C. His colleagues are trying to follow the money. BY NIGEL…
ODOT Can’t Use Cash From Projects to Avert Layoffs
Restrictions prevent the agency from temporarily diverting capital funds to operations and maintenance. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism…
Kevin Mannix files ballot initiative to end estate tax
Legislators have tried and failed to raise Oregon’s threshold, the lowest in the nation. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon…
Oregon hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts that are expected to hit harder here than in most states
Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody. BY KHUSHBOO RATHORE Oregon Journalism Project When President Donald Trump…