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Oregon Petition That Could Ban Hunting and Fishing Reaches Signature Goal
For many of us who grew up in Oregon, this story feels almost impossible to believe. Hunting and fishing are not fringe activities here. They are part of Oregon's identity. They are cold mornings before sunrise…
59% In Portland Area Disapprove Of Kotek As 2026 Race Heats Up
Nobody in Oregon looked at Portland over the past few years and thought, “Yep, everything’s going great.” So the latest polling showing Gov. Tina Kotek struggling in the state’s largest Democratic stronghold probably comes as a…
March 28 ‘No Kings’ Demonstration Set for Springfield, City Warns of Traffic Impacts
If you’re planning to be out and about in Springfield this Saturday, you may want to give yourself a little extra time. A “No Kings” march is scheduled to take place on March 28 starting at…
Dozens of “No Kings” Protests Planned Across Portland Metro Area March 28
If you notice more gatherings popping up across Portland later this month, it’s part of a coordinated nationwide day of demonstrations. Dozens of “No Kings” protests are planned throughout the Portland metro area on Saturday, March…
Oregon Lawmakers Gut Controversial Gun Bill, Push Measure 114 Start Date to 2028
Oregon lawmakers quietly pushed through a stripped-down gun bill Friday that mostly does one thing: kick the can down the road on Measure 114. House Bill 4145 originally contained several changes to the controversial gun control…
Former Allies Refuse To Endorse Kotek Again In Growing Political Blow
Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations…
Portland Democrat Loretta Smith Proposes Letting Politicians Open Carry In Gun Free City Hall
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance…