Category Politics
More than 100,000 Salem voters now have chance for say on proposed pay tax
County clerks in Marion and Polk counties have mailed out ballots that include a measure to decide the fate of Salem's city payroll tax. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Chavez-DeRemer again leads all Oregon congressional candidates in fundraising
Lori Chavez-DeReamer, a Republican representing Oregon's competitive 5th district, has raised more than her three opponents combined.
Independent review: Secretary of State auditors failed to safeguard against Fagan’s moonlighting
A report commissioned by the Department of Justice finds that the former secretary of state didn’t influence an audit’s outcome, but said auditors failed to properly weigh the public perception of her outside work.
Former campaign staff blast McLeod-Skinner’s management style as she gears up for a rerun
Former staff say they were scared and anxious working for Jamie McLeod-Skinner, while her defenders said she had high expectations but treated staff well.
New Oregon House GOP leader Helfrich seeks unity, pragmatic solutions
Rep. Jeff Helfrich, R-Hood River, takes over for Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville.
Lawmakers return to Salem for meetings on homelessness, addiction and more
A series of legislative meetings this week will preview major issues facing Oregon for the 2025 session, including behavioral health, housing, tolling and the Pac-12 shakeup.
Kotek recommends 11 Salemites to state boards, commissions
Gov. Tina Kotek’s latest appointment nominations for state boards and commissions includes 11 Salem residents, who would oversee statewide drug policy, education and issues including home care and social work.
Oregon candidates line up on first day to file for 2024 election
Some Republican senators who voters tried to bar from running again filed for reelection. Candidates have until March to file.
Bentz supports Biden impeachment inquiry, Chavez-DeRemer distances herself
Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation criticized the decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.