Category Government
Chris Hoy appointed mayor as Bennett steps down
City councilors on Wednesday also appointed councilor-elect Julie Hoy (no relation) to Hoy's council seat.
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.
House committee dismisses complaint against Democratic governor nominee Tina Kotek
Former Rep. Diego Hernandez had accused Kotek of threatening his career and legislative priorities.
Marion County prosecutor weaves judge’s election into sentencing discussion
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy asked Judge Erious Johnson last month to sentence a defendant before the Nov. 8 election so voters could be informed about his candidacy.
Marion, Polk counties rush to send out 800 late ballots after state software error
Oregon teens haven't been automatically pre-registered to vote for years when getting an ID or permit at the DMV, the Secretary of State's office said Monday, affecting nearly 7,800 voters statewide.
AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners reconsider funding for behavioral health housing
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment. The board postponed a vote to accept the funding at a Sept. 21 meeting.
4 statewide measures on ballot, with 2 that would change state Constitution
Oregonians will vote on tightening gun laws, banning legislative walkouts and slavery and making health care a right
Republicans face best chances in years to gain state Senate seats
Analysts say five seats in the Portland and Salem areas, southern Oregon and north coast are highly competitive.
Rural Democrat, suburban Republican duke it out in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
Either Jamie McLeod-Skinner or Lori Chavez-DeRemer would make history if elected.