Legislative Counsel clears Sen. Reynolds of conflict of interest
The Portland pediatrician introduced a bill that would increase compensation for her and other primary care providers. …
Lawmakers hamstrung in overseeing Travel Oregon’s spending
Gov. Tina Kotek avoids saying the agency needs more oversight. BY JAMES NEFF Oregon Journalism Project The…
Massive federal recovery grant following 2020 wildfires remains largely unspent
Oregon was unprepared for the unprecedented loss of housing. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project Nearly four years…
Vote-by-mail foes pass key milestone
Ballot title is now subject to challenge by anyone who objects to the title’s wording between now and…
Trump’s new tax bill could penalize Oregon for providing health care to all undocumented immigrants
Oregon was the first to provide such coverage and remains the most committed. Hard decisions loom. BY NIGEL…
A Nice Place to Visit
But nobody’s minding the state agency that promotes Oregon tourism. By James Neff Oregon Journalism Project During commercial…
Longtime director of Democratic Party of Oregon steps down
Brad Martin ran the DPO for 12 years. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project Brad Martin, who…
Longtime Travel Oregon CEO steps down amid Oregon Journalism Project investigation
Todd Davidson has led the lodging tax-funded agency since 1996. BY JAMES NEFF Oregon Journalism Project The longtime…
Controversial cap and trade policy re-emerges in Salem
Hoping to generate revenue for a transportation funding package, lawmakers revisit a concept that caused two previous Republican…
Racing Commission abruptly reverses policy that reduced disclosure of revenue sources
The panel will resume reporting the dollar value of bets each online wagering platform books. BY NIGEL JAQUISS…
Statewide arts group sues DOGE, National Endowment for the Humanities
Oregon Humanities says that in cutting federal arts funding, Trump’s team usurped congressional authority. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon…
Vaccination avoidance rises in Oregon
Nonmedical exemptions for kindergartners rose to 9.7% for the 2024–25 school year. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project…
DEQ pauses enforcement of controversial Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
Gov. Kotek cites lack of federal support for transitioning to electric vehicles. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project…
State policy stands in way of major housing expansion on Eugene waterfront
Developers aligned with the city of Eugene are challenging a state ruling that threatens their plan to transform…
Oregon Racing Commission no longer wants Oregonians to know its funding sources
The move caught Gov. Tina Kotek by surprise. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project WHAT HAPPENED?…
Oregon to exit dog-racing business
Gov. Kotek signs a bill prohibiting the state’s vast online gambling books from taking bets on greyhounds. …
Pioneering Oregon journalist Russell Sadler dies
‘The legal profession also benefits from the greater trust in a system that is visible to the public.’…
Legendary Oregon investigative reporter puts down his pen
Les Zaitz and his wife and business partner, Scotta Callister, are retiring after more than a combined century…
University of Portland strips Robert Pamplin Jr.’s name from its business school
The move comes after labor officials found Pamplin violated federal pension laws in his management of retirees’ money. …
Dismal financial results threaten Oregon hospitals
Costs are rising much faster than reimbursements, and a lack of discharge options is costing big bucks. BY…
PGE’s CEO makes last-minute appearance at trial over disputed fishing platform at Willamette Falls
Maria Pope was not on the witness list but was summoned to rebut the Grand Ronde’s version of…
Legislature: Senate bill would make tech giants share ‘strip mining’ proceeds with news business
Idea draws on a concept that has been piloted in California, Canada and Australia. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon…
Whistleblower sues Oregon Department of Forestry
The lawsuit adds to the troubles at ODF. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project The embattled Oregon Department…
Feds threaten Oregon transportation funding over DEI and driver’s license policies
Oregon is one of many states that offer licenses to undocumented immigrants. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy disapproves. …
Scientist who observed Santiam Canyon Fire disputes Forestry Department’s report on cause
Dean Warner calls the department’s conclusion “pretty wild.” BY JEFF MANNING Oregon Journalism Project A fire behavior…