Oregon Republican nominee for governor Christine Drazan, in pink, and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, in red, campaign together at a wedding venue in Aurora, Oregon. (Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By […]
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Oregon survey says most believe some type of homeless shelter should be guaranteed – but not how to do it
By ZACK DEMARS/Oregon Capital Bureau Most Oregonians agree that shelter should be guaranteed, but they don’t always agree on how to make that a reality. That’s one takeaway from a […]
The Oregon governor’s race: What the three candidates say they would do to help state’s economy
Third in a 6-part series. Thursday: Health By MIKE McINALLY/YachatsNews.com The governor of Oregon doesn’t have much control over the larger economic forces that determine whether the state’s economy […]
GOP nominee Alek Skarlatos has money edge in Oregon’s 4th Congressional district, but some polls still favoring Val Hoyle
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Two of three Democrats running in competitive Oregon congressional districts raised more money for their campaigns over the summer and early fall than their opponents, […]
Oregon Chief Justice Martha Walters announces her retirement at year’s end
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The head of the Oregon Supreme Court announced Wednesday she’ll retire at the end of the year. Chief Justice Martha Walters, 72, has […]
Gomberg works hard to support small businesses
To the editor: David Gomberg and his wife, Susan, have lived here 35 years and built a world-famous kite business. Very few legislators have small business experience and the know […]
HD 10 candidate Celeste McEntee understands forestry, farming issues
To the editor: I like trees. I have been growing forests in Lincoln and Benton Counties for more than 40 years. Actively managed forests implementing commercial thinning, increase ecological function […]
Skarlatos would bring needed change to Congress
To the editor: I am voting for Alek Skarlatos to represent Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a five-year veteran of the Oregon Army National Guard, Alek Skarlatos […]
City of Waldport making offer to Lincoln County School District to buy 2.81-acre former Seashore property downtown
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city of Waldport is going to make a run at purchasing the hulking, former middle school building and garden area that the Lincoln […]
The Oregon governor’s race: What do three candidates say they will do to help solve statewide housing crisis
Second in a 6-part series. Wednesday: The economy By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon has been in a housing crisis for years. State economists say the state is short about […]