Every Democratic Governor in the U.S. Outperformed Kamala Harris—Except One
Oregonians voted more red in the governor’s race than they did in the 2024 presidential election.
Spotlight: Sarah Emmans
A public finance expert considers the way forward for Oregon after the Nov. 3 blue wave.
Quick Change Expected in Oregon Law That Bans Some Potlucks
Not only is a new law possible next year, clarification of how to enforce existing law may only be weeks away.
Affording Basic Needs Is Difficult for Many Oregon Households
ALICE, an economic hardship measure, indicates that in some parts of the state, more than half of households face choices between food and rent.
Kotek Takes Commanding Lead Over Drazan in Early Election Returns
The governor appears poised to overcome a low popularity rating in a rematch of 2022 nominees.
Oregon May Weather Fiscal Turbulence Better Than Most States Thanks to a Growing Rainy Day Fund
Created nearly two decades ago, the fund has over $3 billion to combat budget crises.
Cashing In on Oregon School Kids
Oregon sends hundreds of millions of dollars to for-profit online schools with poor graduation rates and little oversight.
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CHARTS
PACs and Megadonors Shift Millions as Oregon Governor’s Race Enters Final Stretch
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has outpaced Republican challenger Christine Drazan in fundraising for the Nov. 3 election, but both candidates’ donor bases have shifted since their 2022 race.
The Secret Behind the Attendance Numbers at Ducks and Beavers Football Games
More than 20% of fans’ tickets went unused last season, a trend that continues this fall.
Oregon Graduates 26,000 Fewer College Grads Than Needed to Fill Available Jobs
Five reasons why Oregon’s higher education institutions struggle to support the state’s job market.
SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight: Eric Fruits and Joe Cortright
Two economists have sharply different takes on the recommendations by Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council.
Spotlight: Rep. Ken Helm
The Legislature’s leading land use expert irks some Democrats by backing a controversial farm-stand bill—and sharing his committee gavel with a rural Republican.
Spotlight: Alejandro Queral, Executive Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy
The think-tank leader says concerns about high taxes are overblown.
Spotlight: Jonathan Hurst
The OSU robotics professor helped create a $2.5 billion company that makes humanoid robots with AI intelligence.
Spotlight: Bruce Starr
The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.
Spotlight: Dan Rayfield
Oregon’s rookie attorney general is making his living suing Donald Trump.