Oregon is dominated by Democrats, but Portland played an important role this week in the Republican National Convention.

Oregon lawmakers finished a whirlwind legislative session on Monday. They worked 15 hours. They passed 11 bills. And they managed to close a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.

There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to protecting the federal courthouse in downtown Portland.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler waded into the crowd of protesters fighting for racial justice this week — and he got tear gassed by federal officers. But did that wash away his political problems?

Federal officials described Portland this week as a city under siege. Local leaders say the only occupying force is federal law enforcement.

For a month and a half, protests over police abuse have led to clashes on Portland streets.

Oregon lawmakers met for an unusual special session last week focused on COVID-19 and racial justice.

Oregon legislators are going back to work next week for the first time since the pandemic began and protests against police brutality became two of the biggest issues of our time.

On this week's "OPB Politics Now," we discuss the police accountability push that's spurring quick action in Salem and what challenges lie ahead.

After a wild primary, two Oregon legislators will face off for the state's second-highest office — and the only statewide office currently held by a Republican.