Oregon lawmakers opened the 2026 legislative session Monday with a clear rift between Democrats and Republicans over how best to spend their time sprinting to the finish line of the 35-day short legislative session. That work began in the newly renovated Oregon State Capitol, which has for years closed off its iconic rotunda and most […]
PORTLAND— Three of Oregon’s top Republican gubernatorial candidates on Saturday offered some of the clearest insight yet into how they’d take the reins of the state’s highest office at their first forum together ahead of the May primary. The ex-Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley, State Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell […]
Three of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s top potential Republican challengers are set to gather on Saturday for their first candidate forum together ahead of the May primary, with one notable absence. Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley and State Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, will meet in the ballroom of North […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy alongside some of the state’s top business and industry leaders as the state continues to battle unemployment and slow economic growth. The 16 members of Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” represent different Oregon regions and sectors such as labor, technology and construction, with businesses […]
One of the leaders behind the effort to block increases to Oregon’s gas tax has entered the race for governor. Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, made the announcement Wednesday afternoon ahead of an evening campaign launch at Stayton’s Snow Peak Brewing. “I’m running for governor to restore accountability, affordability and competence to state government,” Diehl said […]
For the first time in nearly 50 years, an annual study backed by America’s largest moving network found that Oregon led the country in the year of 2025 for the most inbound movers. United Van Lines announced its findings in late December for its 49th Annual Movers Study, a leading industry analysis which offers a […]
One of the top GOP challengers in Oregon’s 2026 governor’s race is facing investigation from the state Government Ethics Commission over allegations she used her position as a county commissioner to benefit her children. Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, a Republican from Keizer, announced in April she would seek her party’s nomination for governor in […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek called upon Oregon’s business community on Monday to support her plan to create more jobs and streamline the permitting process, as the state battles lagging economic growth and a reputation for crushing businesses with taxes and regulation. The governor made her remarks at the annual Oregon Leadership Summit in the Oregon […]
Gov. Tina Kotek formally announced her 2026 reelection bid Thursday, leaving her less than a year to convince Oregonians she remains the best choice to lead the state. The news came after weeks of clear signals that Kotek, whose campaign has been emailing supporters for months to fundraise, was officially gearing up for the November […]
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Portland and cuts to food stamps and health insurance his party passed this summer could hamper the popularity of Republican candidates in Oregon’s 2026 race for governor, according to a new survey from a Democratic polling firm. The survey, released this week by North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling and paid […]
