Politics & Elections
Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez called 911 to report ‘light assault’ after encounter on MAX train
Video obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive in February showed that the woman may have at most brushed Gonzalez’s arm as she moved to the front of the nearly empty train car.
Oregon prosecutors won’t charge state Democratic Party leaders, convicted crypto exec with breaking campaign finance law
The Oregon Department of Justice announced Wednesday that did not find enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that former FTX executive Nishad Singh and state Democratic Party leaders knowingly misreported the source of the crypto trading company's 2022 donation.
Democrats post huge fundraising hauls for contested congressional seats
Janelle Bynum raised more than $1 million in the last two months in her bid to unseat Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
After Portland’s teacher strike and statewide budget cuts, Kotek backs ‘significant’ changes to school funding formula
Gov. Tina Kotek's office estimates that formula revisions could generate an additional $515 million or so for schools in the 2025-2027 biennium.
Federal bridge grant toward replacing I-5 span is largest by far among dozens awarded
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants.
Multnomah County’s new vision, mission statements cost $250,000
Officials said it was a pivotal first step to shape the future of the county's operations.
Portland commissioner, already provided 24/7 security, receives enhanced protection following online threat
“An increased security footprint is a standard response to safeguarding the city’s elected officials."
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump’s prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump’s campaign
Closed-door sessions on Multnomah County’s post-Measure 110 plans draw pointed pushback
The county chair said the “leadership team” she convened has opted to work behind closed doors.
Supreme Court could see term limits, ethics code under new Biden proposal
President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law, amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable.
Former Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith launches bid for Portland City Council
“East Portlanders deserve an experienced leader with a real record of accomplishments.”
Steadfast, scrappy, compassionate: Oregon leaders salute Peter Courtney as a leader and person
At the news the state's longest serving lawmaker and Senate president has died, tributes pour in
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