Kotek’s gift to trade unions contradicts her own agency’s analysis
The Oregon Department of Transportation found that a new requirement to negotiate labor contracts for state highways will be costly and disproportionately hit rural Oregon.
Earl Blumenauer to retire, dealing blow to Oregon’s seniority in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer anounced retirement plans Tuesday, joining longtime Reps. Peter DeFazio and Greg Walden, who retired in 2023 and 2021.
Salem history moment: the first Oregon State Fair
As the city of Salem goes through its historic Ben Maxwell photo collection, Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem's historic preservation officer, is reviewing the text accompanying photos and sharing her findings with readers.
Harney County judge temporarily blocks Oregon firearms measure
The Oregon Department of Justice intends to dispute the ruling but for now sales will proceed.
BOLI runoff pits former state lawmaker against civil rights attorney
Cheri Helt, who owns a restaurant in Bend with her husband, and lawyer Christina Stephenson both want to be Oregon’s next labor commissioner.