New Filings in Oregon Youth Authority Sex Abuse Lawsuits Allege Long-Term Cover-Up
Thirteen former OYA staff say top management ignored years of complaints about ‘Dr. Cold Fingers.’
By Nigel Jaquiss
Spotlight: State Rep. Mark Owens
8/17/2026 - The Harney County Republican’s district covers 37% of Oregon. Much of it is burning this summer.
This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight
8/13/2026 - The record 2.3 million acres burned have far surpassed the previous 2024 record—even before the peak season.
8/12/2026 - What happens when the most powerful law enforcement officer in a rural county goes rogue?
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Regular Attendance at Oregon Schools Jumped by 7,000 Students This Past School Year
8/6/2026 - The state still has far to climb just to reach the national average.
16 Democratic Lawmakers Press Treasurer Steiner for a Full Audit of Retirement Fund Risks
8/5/2026 - They told Steiner, a fellow Democrat, they’re concerned about the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s overreliance on private equity to boost returns.
Splinter Group of Multnomah County Democrats Calls for U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum’s Resignation
7/31/2026 - A faction within the party objects to her alleged support for ICE and preference for capitalism over socialism. Most of her district is outside the metro area.
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