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Kotek Takes a Narrow Polling Lead as Oregon Prepares to Vote
A new Oregon governor poll puts Tina Kotek ahead of Christine Drazan, 46% to 44%, as ballots prepare to go out. The race remains within the margin of error.
Oregon’s Open-Carry Restrictions Face a New Federal Lawsuit While Measure 114 Waits
A new federal lawsuit is challenging Oregon’s restrictions on visiting gun owners, opening another legal fight while the state’s long-running dispute over Measure 114 remains unresolved. Filed September 11, the case questions whether Oregon can exclude…
Radical Oregon Measure To Criminalize Hunting, Fishing, And Ranching Moves Closer To Ballot
An absurd Oregon ballot proposal that would radically reshape hunting, fishing, farming, ranching, animal research, wildlife management, and even ordinary food production has cleared a major procedural hurdle, bringing one of the most sweeping animal-rights initiatives…
Ted Nugent Slams Oregon’s Proposed Hunting Ban IP28 During Fox News Interview
Oregon's absolutely insane and controversial Initiative Petition 28 has sparked fierce debate across the state, but now the conversation is reaching far beyond Oregon's borders. This week, rock musician, longtime hunting advocate, and outdoors television personality…
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…