A sign in Lane County shows support for state Rep. Paul Holvey
Eugene voters reject recall against state Rep. Paul Holvey in resounding fashion
The campaign featured big spending on both sides, but ended in a decidedly lopsided outcome as initial returns show the Eugene Democrat surviving one union's efforts to oust him.
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Oregon, Washington lawmakers vote with parties in ousting McCarthy
No Republican lawmaker in the two states was part of the eight who voted to punt McCarthy from the leadership position.
McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House vote
The 216-210 vote was forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.
McCarthy’s last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses, making a shutdown almost certain
A robust faction of hard-right holdouts rejected the package.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Fentanyl, overdoses and Measure 110 in the spotlight
Fentanyl use in Portland and other cities is a national crisis, but in Oregon the passage of Measure 110 harkened something entirely different. Now the political repercussions about that measure continue to reverberate. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake and Jonathan Levinson discuss fentanyl, Measure 110's critics and much more.
The federal government may shut down. Here’s what it means for Oregon
Nearly 30,000 Oregonians could stop receiving paychecks if Congress doesn't pass a funding deal by Saturday. Most people in the state won't immediately feel a pinch, but if a shutdown drags on, the impacts are likely to mount.
Federal shutdown could mean political peril for Oregon swing district Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Vulnerable "Biden District Republicans" will most likely face political backlash if the federal government shutters for an extended period.
Oregon’s bid to juice semiconductor activity has paid off, governor says
Kotek is getting ready to dole out $240 million that could lead to more than $40 billion in investments.
Former John Day employees file criminal complaint against mayor
The group sent the complaint to the Oregon Department of Justice and Oregon State Police Sept. 19 with the hopes of pushing back against Mayor Heather Rookstool, who they accuse of violating the city charter.
Oregon House Republicans tap Rep. Jeff Helfrich as new minority leader
A former police sergeant, Helfrich is serving in is first full term in the House He replaces Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, who stepped down.
Portland’s $32 million transportation budget gap could lead to layoffs, street maintainance and safety delays
Years of historic revenue shortfalls have left the Portland Bureau of Transportation with a gaping $32 million hole in its operating budget and leaders say beloved community events, critical safety projects, and dozens of jobs are on the chopping block.