Multnomah County Official Calls Trumpβs Election Monitor Visit a Non-Event
Over a brief 25-minute visit, two attorneys looked at tabulation machines and toured the county facility for an overview of operations.
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Wildfire survivors pack courtroom for PacifiCorp lawsuit
Oregon Public Broadcasting first published this article.Β Dozens of wildfire survivors packed the Oregon Supreme Court on Tuesday to hear arguments over whether electrical giant…
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Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance
The fossil fuel defendants in the case had sought to have the climate case dismissed, saying state governments did not have the power to regulate…
Read full article βNYC Bookstore Owned by Sen. Ron Wydenβs Wife Will Pay $1.5 Million for Improper Federal Loan
The store was ineligible for the loan because owner Nancy Bass Wyden is wife of a U.S. senator.
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Commentary: Democrats won on Tuesday. Now comes the hard work of solving Oregonβs challenges.
Tuesdayβs elections across the United States were historic. The political landscape of the nation changed in a single evening. The political landscape in Salem did…
Read full article βOHSU Union Objects to C-Suite Exit Packages
Research Workers United says it was βdifficult to learnβ about $1.8 million severance package for departing top lawyer. Itβs not the only notable recent exit…
Read full article βWelcome to WWβs 2026 Give!Guide
These great organizations serve as the backbone of the Portland-area community. Please jump in with all youβve got.
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Oklahoma City man accused of sending threatening letters with white powder to election officials
OKLAHOMA CITY β An Oklahoma City resident has been arrested following accusations that he sent more than 700 threatening letters to officials around the country.Β …
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Idaho voters reject abortion rights initiative Prop 1
Idaho voters rejected Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that sought to legalize abortion in the state up to fetal viability or in emergencies, and would…
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What to know about Oregonβs 2026 election results
Nationally, the electoral blue wave Democrats hoped for turned out to be more of a tsunami, washing away longtime Republican strongholds. In Oregon, where Democrats…
Read full article βA Lawsuit Alleges Paul Brenneke and Sortis Companies Defrauded Investors and Engaged in Self-Dealing Loans
In the past, companies affiliated with Sortis investment vehicles have faced multiple lawsuits from landlords, contractors and other parties alleging unpaid bills. But the new…
Read full article βMurmurs: Deborah Kafoury Will Leave PPS
In other news: School district begs state for bailout.
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PHOTOS: Look inside Oregon 2026 election night watch parties
Freelance photographers Jordan Gale, Rian Dundon and Laura Tesler were on hand for election night watch parties as Democrats in Portland and Salem celebrated electoral…
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Commentary: Amid big changes, Oregon goes steady-state
Across red and purple states, the election news Tuesday was big: Massive changes in places where few would have expected them, flips of control of…
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Democrats poised to take US House majority in midterm blowout
WASHINGTON β U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who will likely become the countryβs first Black speaker, celebrated late Tuesday night as early returns in…
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Democrats score control of US Senate in stunning midterm victory
WASHINGTON β In a stunning upset, Democrats ousted Republicans and flipped control of the U.S. Senate Tuesday night, effectively establishing a barricade for President Donald…
▶️ Watch →Early Returns Show Democrats on Track to Tighten Grip on Oregon Legislature
The power that the Republican Party will be able to wield in the state senate and house hinges on a few swing districts.
Read full article βDistrict 3 City Council Incumbents Hold Early Lead In Preliminary Results
Preliminary results show that Councilors Steve Novick, Tiffany Koyama Lane and Angelita Morillo are all on track to retain their seats on the City Council.
Read full article βSykes, Savage Hold Lead for Multnomah County Circuit Judge Seats
Two of the three judicial races on the ballot were contested this election cycle. These are preliminary results subject to change.
Read full article βAll Three Portland City Council Incumbents in District 4 Poised to Secure Reelection
βSo nothingβs changed?β Councilor Olivia Clark asked.
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