Gene Derfler, ‘generational leader’ in Oregon Legislature, dies at 101
Derfler, a Republican from Salem, served as Senate president and majority leader during a long tenure as an elected leader.
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After walkouts, budget woes and tensions over Trump, Oregon lawmakers wrap 2026 session
The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state.
Commentary: Will Oregon’s Chavez-DeRemer be the first Cabinet official out?
The former Oregon Congresswoman draws ire on the national stage for her actions and her husband's conduct, as noted by columnist Randy Stapilus.
Local leaders urge legislators to back new public safety building
Keizer's legislators are urging approval of $778,000 in state funds to buy land and start design of the new facility, a joint effort of the Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1.
Chris Dudley says he will run for Oregon governor, expanding GOP field
The Monday announcement came with few specific policy proposals from Dudley’s campaign, while two of his opponents for the GOP nod stressed their own commitment to Oregonians.
Kotek’s call to repeal her own transportation law faces legal snag
Republicans echoed concerns after an Oregon Journalism Project article highlighted a 1935 case finding that the legislators can't repeal a law once it is referred to the ballot.
Hundreds of Oregonians in Portland, Salem protest ICE, military action in Venezuela
Several groups quickly organized Saturday’s protests in the aftermath of federal officers killing a woman in Minneapolis and shooting two immigrants in Portland.
UPDATE: Sen. Merkley to host town hall in Salem
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will host the town hall at Chemeketa Community College.
Marion County commissioner denies wrongdoing in state ethics probe
A Marion County sheriff's deputy is accusing Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell of unethical conduct after he stopped her daughter for traffic violations. The state ethics commission has decided to investigate more deeply.