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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…
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…
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…
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…
A major transportation funding proposal in the Oregon Legislature has stalled, marking a significant development in the 2025 session. House Bill 2025, a large-scale transportation package aimed at raising billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, failed…
As grocery prices remain sky-high and job losses continue across Oregon, Democratic lawmakers have pushed forward with what is shaping up to be the largest tax increase in state history — and they’re doing it without…
In an unprecedented shift in the battle against what many consider the most controversial and unsuccessful drug policy in U.S. history, Oregon is taking bold steps to overturn Measure 110. This measure, passed in 2020, marked…
For more than a century, the United States has observed the tradition of daylight saving time (DST), which involves adjusting the clocks forward in spring and backward in fall. This practice began in 1918 during World…
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…
The elections are over, and Oregon is left with a new governor and some changes coming to our gun laws. While it is thought to be a huge victory for those wanting to see some gun…
Portland was once defined by its roses and hiking trails. There were waterfalls, quiet sanctuaries, and paths through the temperate rainforest. Residents could bask in nature, or spend their time strolling through downtown streets, browsing, shopping,…
A proposed law could make it more difficult for Oregonians to purchase firearms. The idea is simple. Ballot Measure 114 would require a fee for gun purchases, as well as fingerprint submissions, background checks, and a…
