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Oregon Journalism Project is building a newsroom of enterprise and investigative journalists, covering the entire state, focused on accountability and solutions — with decades of collective experience holding power to account in Oregon.
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…
Wheels of justice grind slowly in Douglas County election dispute
“But I know this: there are going to be fireworks.” BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project A…
Veteran GOP lawmaker sided with Democrats on transportation. Why?
Kevin Mannix changed his vote after a large appropriation to a project he favors. He says there’s no…
National for-profit Medicaid provider’s difficulties relevant to Oregon, Linn County
Centene disclosed bad news to Wall Street. It owns a large coordinated care organization that serves six counties…
As Gov. Kotek scrambles to save ODOT union jobs, here are positions being cut and vacated
The layoffs are slated for the end of July. ODOT would also erase vacant positions. BY NIGEL JAQUISS…
Merkley will run for re-election in 2026
“It was a difficult decision.” BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) told…
New lawsuit says Oregon’s closed primaries violate the constitution
The challenge comes as more Oregonians than ever are excluded from primary contests that decide many general elections.…
Big Pink has new owner
Auto dealer Jeff Swickard places a big bet on Portland—and Oregon’s—future. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project Jeff…
Gov. Kotek prepares to launch reelection bid; Merkley not talking
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s continued silence is fanning speculation he will not run. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism…
Man who wants to kill vote-by-mail in Oregon contests a May election result
Ben Edtl is working to save his job—and change the way Oregonians cast their ballots. BY NIGEL JAQUISS…
ODOT chief details layoffs in staff email
Kotek warns of dire consequences for Oregonians from funding shortfall. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project …
Passage of Trump tax bill imperils Rose Quarter freeway expansion and caps
Although the bill rescinds “unobligated” funds, Albina Vision Trust remains optimistic about $488 million in federal highway grants. …
Drazan blasts ODOT messaging after legislative failure
As the agency prepares for layoffs, the House Republican leader chastises the department’s director. By Nigel Jaquiss…
Mysterious liquor privatization initiative moves forward
The Oregon Beer and Wine Distributors Association, which has opposed previous privatization attempts and opposes this one also…
Feds say Robert Pamplin Jr. dragged his feet in making pensioners whole
The industrialist admitted violating pension laws. As he slowly makes amends, other creditors are coming for him. …
ODOT layoffs will hit Key Democratic constituency
SEIU represents half of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s nearly 5,000 employees. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project…
Controversial Willamette Falls funding proceeds
The project rests in the district of Salem’s most powerful lawmaker. BY NIGEL JAQUISS Oregon Journalism Project As…