Category Politics
In Warm Springs, tribal members and other central Oregon residents share budget feedback
The budget hearing last week was the first on tribal lands in at least two decades.
PHOTOS: Thousands join Salem “Hands Off” demonstration
A crowd gathered Saturday near the Oregon Capitol to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
From Florence to Baker City, Oregonians join ‘Hands Off’ protests
Across Oregon, people gathered i communities of all sizes to demonstrate their unhappiness with President Donald Trump and his policies. Signs, flags and banners carried the message on Saturday, April 5, for the local "Hands Off" demonstrations. Here's a look at those events in Oregon cities.
UPDATE: Salem protesters join in national demonstrations opposing Trump, Musk actions
Streets near the Capitol were lined with protesters Saturday, April 5, in an orchestrated nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk. Similar "Hands Off" demonstrations took place in cities across Oregon and the country.
Thousands of Oregonians slam Republican senator’s attempt to end mail ballots
Outcry against Sen. David Brock Smith’s bill to end mail-in voting overwhelmed the state Legislature’s website.
Salem residents meet to discuss DOGE at nonpartisan coffee talks
About 30 people discussed aggressive federal cost-cutting efforts and sweeping layoffs in a Friday Braver Angels event organized to promote respectful political discussion and disagreement.
U.S. Department of Education reinstates income-driven student loan repayment plans
After abruptly refusing to accept and process new online applications for loan repayment plans, federal education officials changed course.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to revive landmark climate suit brought by young Oregonians
The decision ends a decade-long fight led by 11 young Oregonians and 10 of their peers across the nation against the U.S. government over climate inaction.
Salem-area postal workers rally in Keizer in fear of job cuts, privatization
Dozens of postal workers and supporters gathered Sunday outside the Keizer post office, saying federal efforts to cut jobs would threaten mail service, particularly in rural areas.