Oregon’s rural counties are hardest hit by the federal government shutdown
Nearly 23,000 Oregonians aren’t getting paid, but many must keep working. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project As…
Kulongoski lends his name to new ballot initiatives pushing for open primaries
The former governor was a key architect of Democrats’ dominance of Oregon. He says the current system isn’t…
State policies not reducing cost of subsidized housing
Officials’ decisions undercut pledges to address Oregon’s ongoing “humanitarian crisis.” BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project As…
Hundreds of millions of dollars later, Oregonians disproportionately suffer from mental illness
No other state in the country has a higher prevalence of mental illness. At the same time, access…
Battle over canned cocktails enters another round
Oregon producers want to sell their products in grocery stores. Grocers want that too, but the OLCC and…
Travel Oregon board member’s company gets six-figure, no-bid contract from agency
Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the…
Port of Arlington faces dissolution
It’s extremely unusual for a government entity to miss filing audited financial statements three years in a row.…
Gas Tax referral campaign kicks off
Leaders of the effort will have little time and, potentially, little money. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism…
Wagner strips Meek of chairmanship of key Senate committee
The Senate president made other changes, but the fracture between the two Democratic Clackamas County lawmakers widens. …
Oregon’s most dangerous job may not be what you might expect
Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon…
State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41
The Democratic lawmaker battled cancer throughout the past legislative session. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project State…
Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, former MMA fighter Chael Sonnen to address GOP Reagan Dinner
The two former athletes are among those mulling 2026 challenges to Gov. Tina Kotek. By Nigel Jaquiss…
Kotek raising money, Drazan stays mum
Rep. Christine Drazan is seeking appointment to succeed Sen. Daniel Bonham in Senate District 26. By Nigel Jaquiss…
As state lawmakers ponder federal funding cuts, initiative advances that would end estate tax
Oregon’s estate tax is the nation’s most aggressive. Kevin Mannix hopes to kill it. By Nigel Jaquiss…
These three Oregon counties will be hit hardest by Obamacare cuts at the heart of federal budget shutdown
By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Proejct [email protected] A key sticking point of the current federal government shutdown is…
Judge declines to dismiss Douglas County elections case
Plaintiff Todd Vaughn’s challenge of his May defeat in a race for Umpqua Public Transportation District board remains…
Elections expert explains why federal government doesn’t need Oregon voters’ private data
By James Neff Two weeks ago, President Trump’s Department of Justice, in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, sued Oregon and…
Canadians and other international tourists shun Oregon this summer
By Khushboo Rathore Spending by international travelers to Oregon this summer has dropped sharply, down 21% this July…
Oregon’s early child care crisis impacts all but two of the state’s 36 counties
By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project When Courtney Eggleston gave birth to her son, she knew…
Secret Stash
Oregon’s public workers in the dark on which private investments in their PERS fund actually made money. …
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…