POLITICS

Husseman wants to join council

Husseman says he is running because he wants to serve his community.
“I don’t want to sit on the sidelines in an observational role,” said Husseman. “I’ve speculated what kind of positive changes can made in the world. This is a test for me. I can serve with people I grew up with.”

Drazan, Johnson, Kotek spar over guns, abortion, homelessness in first Oregon governor debate

BY JULIA SHUMWAY of the Oregon Capital Chronicle The three women running to be Oregon’s next governor sparred over abortion, homelessness, guns and climate change in their first debate on Friday.  Friday’s forum, hosted by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association at a resort in Welches, was the unofficial start of[Read More…]

State Sen. Kim Thatcher announces run for District 11

State Sen. Kim Thatcher addresses a Timber Unity rally on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (FILE PHOTO/Keizertimes) Keizer’s Republican state Sen. Kim Thatcher announced Monday afternoon that she would running for election in the newly drawn District 11.  “The last few years have shed light on the true consequences of run-away[Read More…]