Kotek said an August shooting in Bend brings more momentum to conversations around gun violence.
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Patterson, Moore-Green to debate at City Club Friday
The Senate District 10 race, which includes much of Salem, is among the most competitive legislative races on the ballot this November.
Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan argues Christine Drazan can become Oregon’s next governor
Hogan joined Drazan in Portland Tuesday to discuss law enforcement and homelessness
3 on school board targeted for recall following concealed carry ban, efforts to remove books
In recall petitions submitted to the Marion County Clerk, Casity Troutt alleges Ashley Carson Cottingham, Osvaldo Avila and Karina Guzmán Ortiz have been dismissive of parents objecting to policies and books related to LGBTQ students, and failed to appropriately moderate public comment during board meetings.
Bend shooting draws mixed response from Oregon officials
A state lawmaker says he plans to push for stronger gun control regulations during the legislative session next year.
Patients from Idaho, Texas, elsewhere seek abortion care in Oregon
Planned Parenthood, which provides about two-thirds of the abortions in Oregon, has hired staff and is working on a new facility in eastern Oregon
Betsy Johnson qualifies as nonaffiliated gubernatorial candidate for November ballot
The Oregon Elections Division announced Thursday it had verified enough signatures on her nominating petitions to be in the race.
Biden to wipe out $10,000 in student loan debt for many borrowers
The administration will cancel $20,000 in federal student loans for Pell Grant borrowers and pause all loan repayments until Dec. 31.
In homeless death data, Patterson sees need for more resources
This is the first year the Oregon Health Authority reported on deaths among homeless Oregonians
After a decade of work, Wyden seizes opening to advance climate change funding
From his seat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden thought the only chance forward for meaningful energy legislation was to “drop the sticks and hammering on people.”
