Voters

“Portlanders, they love our parks, our trails, our safe and clean community spaces. Without this funding, Portland risks the decline of some of our greatest assets," said Councilor Loretta Smith, who represents East Portland’s District 1.

Voters will weigh in on library funding during an Aug. 5 special election in four Southwest Washington counties. Library services could shrink by 30% if the levy fails.

Secretary of State Tobias Read, a Democrat, says the order would disenfranchise eligible voters without increasing security.

Republican lawmakers are plainly still skeptical of the Motor Voter Program, which automatically registers people to vote when they get a new driver’s license. In recent months they have argued the program should receive far more oversight or be scrapped altogether.

Oregonians are protesting the Trump administration and filling town halls with members of Congress on a regular basis. And the frustration with both parties is clear.

It's the latest fallout from revelations that state officials mistakenly registered more than 1,600 people to vote in Oregon.

The state revealed last year it had registered more than 1,600 potential noncitizens to vote.

One bill introduced this week would require more scrutiny before Oregonians are automatically added to voter rolls. Another would end the practice.

As lawmakers search for billions of dollars to maintain deteriorating roads, it's one of many options under consideration.

That's a 5% drop compared to 2020 and lower than prior elections.