Column: Keizertimes pursues facts behind mystery investigation
COLUMN: What Keizertimes is doing to get facts about a city investigation that officials so far refuse to explain.
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Commentary: On transportation funding, start with the problem
Does anyone in Oregon think Measure 120, sustaining last year’s legislation on transportation taxes and fees, will pass? Anyone? Anyone who does seems to be well hidden, just like any supporters of the measure, the substance of which passed just last year with majority support…
Commentary:The untold story of school funding in Oregon
In an opinion column, Krista Parent of the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators, discusses the funding struggles faced by Oregon school districts.
Commentary: The truth about Oregon’s mail-in ballots
In an opinion column, Barbara Klein describes Oregon's mail voting process as "secure and impressive," and offers a list of reasons to refute false claims about it.
Commentary: This year’s Oregon elections may test allure of independence
Columnist Randy Stapilus notes that the Independent Party of Oregon's focus this year is on five legislative races, with nominees who have some local profile or even local political success.
Commentary: Big money flexing its muscles in Oregon ballot measures
In an opinion piece, Douglas Berg outlines a troubling trend in which the ultra-wealthy use their resources to influence state politics and governance in ways that were once unthinkable.
Commentary: Republican field for Oregon governor is evolving — somewhat
Ed Diehl is a two-term state representative who until recently had little statewide visibility. Meanwhile, two former governor Republican nominees in the race, Chris Dudley and Christine Drazan, hardly look like pushovers in the primary.
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.
Commentary: Efforts underway to make state’s primaries open to all Oregon voters
Legal challenges loom for Oregon's primary election process. Columnist Randy Stapilus discusses the issues, and what's next.