Top Political News

October 23, 2020
  • Seattle, Portland, NY Sue Over Trump's 'Anarchy' Label
  • Oregon a top 5 state at risk of election-time violence from militias
  • Ore. Supreme Ct. Affirms Dismissal of Climate Change Lawsuit
  • Canzano: Gov. Brown is officially adrift in college sports sea
  • Kenosha, Portland huge voter turn-out (riot effect?)
  • Pacific Power hit with two new wildfire-related lawsuits
  • NFIB pushes Paycheck Protection Program Act
  • Oregon lawmakers look to buy hotels to house homeless during coronavirus pandemic
  • Oregon Democrats enthusiastic for 2020 election, 36% already returned ballots
  • Auditors: Oregon could improve processes, avoid risks in spending federal COVID funds
  • Drivers parked: Oregon takes $27M hit in gas tax revenue
  • Oregon has yet to distribute millions in federal rent assistance; an end of year deadline looms
  • Oregon secretary of state not aware of any foreign election interference
  • Oregon Supreme Court rules against young plaintiffs in climate suit
  • Unemployment numbers indicate Oregon women are disproportionately affected by the pandemic
  • Deschutes Brewery, industry oppose proposed tax hikes on beer, wine and cider
  • Investigation finds Oregon City mayor urged businesses to defy coronavirus order
  • Hermiston Christian School sues Oregon Gov. Kate Brown for religious discrimination
  • Oregon sees spike in opioid deaths; many involving fetanyl or meth
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    October 22, 2020
  • Merkley bill would end sales of gas-cars by 2035
  • Video: Oregon State Treasurer debate
  • Skarlatos outpaces DeFazio in 3Q campaign contributions
  • Oregon 8th most restrictive state! …Yet, Gov. expands mask mandate
  • Environmental groups sue DHS over tear gas use during Portland protests
  • Oregon virus rules reveals double standard
  • As wildfires explode in the West, Forest Service can't afford prevention efforts
  • Oregon audit shows how government is spending COVID funds
  • Retired cop accused of driving into vandalism suspect
  • Walden: how much more of our forest must burn?
  • 545 children still can't find their parents three years after Trump admin's separation policy
  • Oregon Senators co-sponsor small business relief bill
  • Unemployed workers still waiting on $300 Lost Wages Assistance benefit
  • Metro accused of using tax dollars to promote wage tax
  • Metro's 26-218 tax loots Clackamas to fund other counties
  • Rural health care system struggling seven months into COVID19
  • In Bend, big money fuels partisan fight for Oregon House
  • School Board passes resolutions urging Brown to allow districts to reopen
    • October 21, 2020
  • Disband the Portland Police Bureau?
  • Former Ethics Chair Backs Kim Thatcher for Secretary of State
  • Metro transportation package in a lot of trouble
  • Mondainé issues immediate resignation from Portland NAACP
  • Oregon's COVID-19 vaccine plan unveiled
  • Campaign 2020 Podcast: Extreme Election
  • Clackamas County addiction professionals in favor of Measure 110
  • Day of action planned for Klamath dam removal
  • Displaced by wildfires? Here's how to vote in Marion County
  • Dozens protest at ICE facility in South Portland
  • Eudaly, Mapps differ on style of getting things done, backers
  • Feds bring body armor charge against Portland man
  • Hardesty, Eudaly want to cut PPB by $18 million
  • Healthy young volunteers agree to be infected with coronavirus
  • High-priced House race in Bend could be key to power in Salem
  • Highway 224 to remain closed due to wildfire damage
  • Leith, Reschke vie for state House seat
  • Linthicum, Palcic face off for Dist. 28
  • Litter not just an eyesore, it's environmental hazard
  • Local ballot measures seeking Portland voter approval
  • Measure 108 would ratchet up cigarette and vape taxes
  • Natural gas rates are going up for most Oregonians
  • OPINION M26-218: $7 billion for Metro transportation tax? No way.
  • OPINION: Demanding times require a new state treasurer, one with vision
  • OPINION: If reelected as treasurer, I'll stay focused on improving our state for the long run
  • Oregon health care systems created plans for surge in cases
  • Oregon wants companies to help pay for a new recycling system
  • Other statewide races: Attorney general, Measures 107 and 108
  • Portland to Vancouver ferry would cost at least $40 million
  • Portland's independent movie theaters continue in limbo
  • Property taxes rise in Marion, Polk counties
  • Tigard Bowling alley struggles to survive amid COVID-19 closure
  • U of O Professor Conducting Study on Statues and White Supremacy
  • Washington's 3rd District race again sets money record