Politics

Here’s Everywhere “No Kings” Protests Are Happening Across Oregon Today

Thousands of Oregonians are gathering today, Saturday, October 18, for another round of “No Kings” protests—part of a national movement taking place in hundreds of U.S. cities.Organizers say more than 60 events are happening across Oregon, stretching from the Portland metro area to Medford, along...

Thousands Expected to Rally Across Oregon for the No Kings Movement This Saturday

In Oregon, members of the No Kings movement are organizing rallies across the state on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of what they call the second round of nationwide events. The movement’s first large-scale demonstration took place on June 14 of this year. In June, the Portland-area protest...

Kotek Stalls Her Own Tax Hike Bill to Block Voters From Fighting Back

Governor Tina Kotek says she’s “getting the job done,” but apparently that job doesn’t include signing her own billion-dollar tax hike bill anytime soon. After rushing Oregon lawmakers into a special session to pass her massive transportation funding package, Kotek is now doing everything she can...

Republican UFC Star Chael Sonnen Eyes Oregon Governor’s Office

Oregon’s own Chael Sonnen may be trading fight commentary for politics — and he’s not shy about his party line. The 48-year-old West Linn native, former UFC star, and outspoken Republican revealed that if his broadcast role at ESPN doesn’t survive the UFC’s new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount,...

Fed-Up Oregonians Join Movement to Remove Tina Kotek From Office

LA PINE, Ore. — A recall campaign against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is officially underway, and for many frustrated Oregonians, it couldn’t come soon enough. William Minnix, a disabled veteran from La Pine, filed a petition on July 28 to recall the Democratic governor. He’s leading the effort...
Court Battle Over New Oregon Gun Control Law Still Ongoing

Court Battle Over New Oregon Gun Control Law Still Ongoing

On November 8th, 2022, Oregonians voted to pass Measure 114, a new law that would change requirements to purchase and own a firearm. This measure was supposed to go into effect on December 8th, 2022, but as of January 4th, 2023, the measure has not gone into effect,...

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