Oregon Tag

Eastern Oregon County Sets Vote to Secede, Becoming 12th to Join of “Greater Idaho” Movement

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 01, 2023 41 Comments

In related news, Oregon’s population declines for first time in 30 years and state economist warns of significant revenue loss....

Article in “The Atlantic” Slams Blue State Liberal Policies for Homelessness Crisis

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 19, 2022 20 Comments

Meanwhile,Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares a "state of emergency" over the region's homelessness problems....

Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer Flips Oregon 5th District

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 14, 2022 12 Comments

Republicans gain another seat in the House....

Two More Eastern Oregon Counties Vote to Join ‘Greater Idaho’

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 11, 2022 23 Comments

"We don’t relate to people in downtown Portland trying to push their agenda on us."...

‘Failure of Leadership’: Oregon’s Lifelong Democrats Explain Why They’re Voting GOP

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 02, 2022 19 Comments

“It’s single-party control. Things are going downhill: inflation, crime, homelessness, addiction, overdoses. Here in Oregon, look outside—you see the homelessness, people dying in the streets from overdoses, people having psychotic breaks. It’s in shambles right now. It wasn’t always like this.”...

Forest Service Employee Arrested after Planned Burn Torches Private Land in Oregon

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 30, 2022 27 Comments

Chief of the Forest Service decries arrest of worker....

Oregon Governor Race is an Ominous Sign for Democrats in Midterms

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 27, 2022 22 Comments

"When I drive through Portland, I’m scared. I didn’t used to be scared, but I’m scared"...

Multiple Polls Show Republican Christine Drazan Leading in Oregon Governor Race

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 05, 2022 19 Comments

"Among those who say the economy is their top issue, 52% plan to vote for Drazan and 21% for Johnson."...

Panicked Democrats Throwing Big Money at Oregon Governor Race

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 21, 2022 21 Comments

Now that the Oregon governor race has been moved from Leans Dem to Toss Up, panicked Democrats are throwing some big money at the contest. It's impressive that this race is so close, but it just shows how tired people are of the status quo.

Cook Political Report Changes Oregon Governor Race From Lean Democrat to Toss Up

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 16, 2022 13 Comments

A Republican hasn't been governor in Oregon since 1982. The unpopularity of the current Democrat governor and the homeless problem could elevate Christine Drazen....

Oregon Gov. Signs Law Allowing Students to Graduate Without Proving They Can Write or do Math

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 10, 2022 64 Comments

"SB 744 gives us an opportunity to review our graduation requirements and make sure our assessments can truly assess all students’ learning"...

Disabled People in Portland, OR Suing City Over Sidewalks Blocked by Homeless Encampments

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 08, 2022 37 Comments

A group of disabled people is suing the city of Portland, Oregon, for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to keep the sidewalks clear of homeless encampments. It's easy for many people to forget how vital clear sidewalks are for a person who is blind or uses a wheelchair to get around.

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