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…
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…