Commentary: Legislature’s challenge is like 3-dimensional road chess
The clock is ticking for Republicans and Democrats to reach some consensus on Oregon's transportation funding puzzle, writes Oregon Capital Chronicle columnist Randy Stapilus.
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Commentary: Charting the future for Oregon’s drug decriminalization law
A critical audit doesn’t suggest that Measure 110 is a dead letter, but it will take significant changes to make it work, columnist Randy Stapilus writes.
Commentary: Trump dominated Oregon’s political news in 2025
It's a trend that promises to continue in 2026, writes Oregon Capital Chronicle columnist and political observer Randy Stapilus.
Reflections: A strange desert takeover in Oregon occurred 10 years ago
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years ago, militants marched in the rural town of Burns and then seized a national bird sanctuary. Keizertimes Editor Les Zaitz recounts his weeks covering the event for The Oregonian.
Commentary: Merger talk prompts question – at college, is bigger better?
The proposed merger of Willamette University and Pacific University, now in the early stages, has columnist Randy Stapilus pondering the possible impacts.
Commentary: Oregon lawmakers will face mixed economic signals
Transportation funding concerns aside, Oregon legislators will grapple with "softening" in some economic sectors and a shifting revenue picture.
Commentary: Recall effort targeting Kotek misses deadline
In a column, Randy Stapilus notes that petitioners have appealed to push back the deadline for submitting signatures, but their argument appears not to meet the court's standards for granting an order.
Commentary: Oregon leaders’ electoral success in 2026 starts with business
In a column, Neil H. Simon says it’s time for elected leaders "to realize pro-worker and pro-business messaging is not contradictory, it’s complementary."
Commentary: Fed education cuts abandon students with disabilities
In an opinion piece, Jake Cornett writes: "These firings aren’t about Democrats or Republicans. They’re about dismantling the infrastructure that helps students with disabilities get the education they’re legally entitled to and the services they need to thrive."