By KELCIE GREGA/Oregon Capital Bureau State Treasurer Tobias Read has officially entered Oregon’s gubernatorial race. The former Beaverton lawmaker announced his bid in a campaign video Monday highlighting his personal […]
Oregon News
New Oregon poll indicates that 66 percent of residents feel there’s little chance of stopping climate change
By ZANE SPARLING/Oregon Capital Bureau We’re doomed. That’s the pessimistic point of view espoused by the two-thirds of Oregonians who believe there’s a slight chance, or no chance at all, […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 22: 2,312 new cases, 28 in Lincoln County; 26 more deaths
Oregon reports 2,312 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 26 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 26 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,649 […]
Oregon rent hikes capped at ‘relatively tame’ 9.9 percent in 2022
By ZANE SPARLING/Pamplin Media Group SALEM — Landlords across Oregon may increase rents as much as 9.9 percent in 2022, state officials say. The Department of Administrative Services approved the […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 21: 1,707 new cases, 19 in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 1,707 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 30 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,624, […]
COVID-19 cases in the Oregon Legislature on Tuesday pauses House work on redistricting; walkout by GOP possible
By GARY WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — A political showdown in the House over political redistricting was put on hold for at least a day amid reported COVID-19 cases traced […]
Oregon lawmakers begin special session Monday to try to draw new political boundaries
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Oregon lawmakers began a special session Monday to consider new congressional and legislative district maps shaped largely by Democratic majorities after the 2020 […]
Oregon governor calls special session of the Legislature for Monday to discuss House and Senate redistricting
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The shape of the 2022 election could take a step forward next Monday with a special session of the Legislature called by Gov. Kate […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 16: 2,069 new cases, 34 in Lincoln County; 46 more deaths
Oregon reports 2,069 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 46 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 46 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,536, […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 13: 4,700 new cases over the weekend, 56 in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 4,700 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths, surpasses 300,000 cases PORTLAND — There are 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death […]