How Drazan Stacks Up
By Terrie Martin Here is a partial listing of gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan’s positions to consider from various reports. On Abortion: Christine Drazan sponsored a bill to criminalize abortion and…
“We’re Not Gonna Let Him Win”
My Conversation With Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Standing Up for Oregon By Andy Neal Two days ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek…
On Oregon Democrats: Support Comes With Frustration
By Andy Neal Governor Tina Kotek should have participated in the debate hosted by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. I do not think a busy summer schedule is a strong…
ICE ‘Ramping Up’ in Rogue Valley
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity is reportedly “ramping up” in the Rogue Valley. Help recent ICE detainees and their families through GoFundMe: Omar: taken June 14 in Medford. Esteban:…
New Oregon Laws Go Into Effect This Week
More than 50 new Oregon laws take effect Friday, with many aimed at protecting residents from Trump administration policies and easing cost-of-living pressures. The laws strengthen privacy and labor protections…
Kotek and Drazan Go Head-to-Head
As reported in Oregon Capital Chronicle, Oregon’s 2026 governor’s race is shaping up as a high-profile rematch between Republican Christine Drazan and Democratic incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek. After winning the…
Challenging ‘Supremacy’ of Masked Feds on Shaky Ground
A recent federal appeals court ruling has raised doubts about whether Oregon’s new law restricting masked law enforcement officers will survive legal challenges. The issue began with a California law…
Public Defender Shortage Hurts Oregonians
Oregon’s court system is in crisis, leaving thousands of people charged with crimes stuck without lawyers for months or longer. Because there aren’t enough public defenders, cases stall and defendants…
Walk for the Resistance
“Because we refuse to behave as if any of this is normal” Milwaukie resident Emily Waugh and her mother, Amy Peck, are crossing the country on foot to Washington D.C.…