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Debate Fact-Check: Kotek vs. Drazan in Critical 2026 Showdown
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Debate Fact-Check: Kotek vs. Drazan in Critical 2026 Showdown

Marcus RandellOctober 4, 2026

The October 1, 2026, gubernatorial debate between incumbent Governor Tina Kotek and challenger Christine Drazan served as a pivotal confrontation…

Oregon’s $1B Education Failure: A Failing Grade
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Oregon’s $1B Education Failure: A Failing Grade

Kendra LaneSeptember 25, 2026

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) finds itself in the crosshairs of an intensifying public debate, and this time, the…

Oregon’s Political Divide: Forests and Maps in Focus
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Oregon’s Political Divide: Forests and Maps in Focus

Jake Amos-ChristieSeptember 19, 2026

The East Oregonian’s recent editorial package—highlighted by a striking editorial cartoon and supported by a series of rigorous opinion columns—has…

Surveillance Stand-Off: Oregon’s Bipartisan Flock Pushback
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Surveillance Stand-Off: Oregon’s Bipartisan Flock Pushback

Hank ThompsonSeptember 13, 2026

In a political landscape often defined by polarization, Oregon has become the unlikely epicenter of a unified movement against the…

Oregon’s Power Pivot: Data Centers Take the Load
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Oregon’s Power Pivot: Data Centers Take the Load

Felicia HolmesSeptember 4, 2026

Oregon’s electrical grid is currently navigating a precarious intersection of rapid digital expansion and public utility management. As the demand…

The Fight for Our Forests: Why Public Land Isn’t for Sale
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The Fight for Our Forests: Why Public Land Isn’t for Sale

Eddie GuanterroAugust 29, 2026

Public lands in the United States stand at a critical crossroads, facing a philosophical and legislative tug-of-war between those who…

Oregon’s Economic Crossroads: Why ‘Land Ready’ Is the New Industrial Mandate
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Oregon’s Economic Crossroads: Why ‘Land Ready’ Is the New Industrial Mandate

Crystal MillerAugust 20, 2026

With Oregon’s unemployment rate currently at 5.2%—significantly trailing the national average of 4.1%—the state is recalibrating its land-use policies to…

Oregon’s Healthcare Crisis: Solving the Cost-Shift Loop
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Oregon’s Healthcare Crisis: Solving the Cost-Shift Loop

Brittany HollindaleAugust 12, 2026

Oregon’s healthcare ecosystem is facing a fundamental economic crossroads. The state’s reliance on a fractured reimbursement model has created a…

The Billionaires Tax: Oregon Senators Lead Fiscal Overhaul
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The Billionaires Tax: Oregon Senators Lead Fiscal Overhaul

Ben HardyAugust 8, 2026

Oregon’s U.S. Senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, have solidified their positions as the primary architects of aggressive ‘tax the…

The Electron Crunch: Oregon’s Pivot to Nuclear Energy
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The Electron Crunch: Oregon’s Pivot to Nuclear Energy

Ava BrooksAugust 1, 2026

Oregon is currently staring down an unprecedented “electron crunch,” a surge in demand driven by the rapid expansion of hyperscale…

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