Category Politics
Oregon quietly halts noncitizen voters investigation
The Oregon Secretary of State’s office in February 2025 had referred three cases for criminal investigation to the Oregon Department of Justice.
Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
Administration officials said it could take weeks or month to distribute partial food benefits to 42 million Americans who receive assistance through SNAP.
Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness
President Donald Trump in March signed an executive order denying student loan forgiveness to agencies and nonprofits that help immigrants living in the U.S. without proper documentation, provide gender-affirming health care to transgender youth and promote diversity and inclusion.
Republican Christine Drazan mounts 2026 bid for Oregon governor
Former House Republican Leader Christine Drazan narrowly lost to Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in a three-way race in 2022.
Rep. Christine Drazan fills seat of former Senate Republican leader amid local support
The Canby representative emphasized that Bonham had endorsed her for the position before his resignation for a job in the Trump administration.
Multipartisan effort aims to open Oregon’s primaries through ballot initiative in 2026
Former Gov. Ted Kulongoski, former Republican state Rep. Cheri Helt of Bend and Independent Party leaders are trying to open primary elections to all voters regardless of party affiliation.
Oregon’s Merkley holds US Senate floor overnight in Trump protest
Oregon's junior senator spoke for 23 hours on the Senate floor, reading from "How Democracies Die" and objecting to the president's deployment of National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities.
Salem police investigate report of man brandishing gun at No Kings protesters
A Salem woman said she saw a man in a pickup truck block an intersection where protesters were crossing the street near the Oregon Capitol Saturday before brandishing a handgun.
Salem protesters join in as millions across U.S. raise voices, signs against Trump
In a peaceful rally, protesters by the thousands flocked to central Salem on Saturday, Oct. 18. They came with signs, bullhorns and cartoon costumes to object to conduct of the Trump administration.