Christine Drazan’s nonprofit paid her family consulting firm $96,000 while its filings showed no conflict-of-interest policy. The arrangement is now surfacing in Oregon’s governor’s race.

Sixteen Oregon Democrats want a comprehensive audit of OPERF, citing concerns about private equity, fees and a decade-long gap since the last broad review.

A Portland lawyer once honored with a landmark legislative apology is now facing a misconduct complaint from four judges and continued bar scrutiny.

Oregon is giving wildfire-area policyholders a temporary shield from insurance cancellations. The emergency order covers 45 ZIP codes through Aug. 30 unless extended.

Oregon’s grocery-store liquor debate is back, with a 2028 initiative seeking to loosen the state’s tightly controlled spirits system.

North Plains is bringing in a short-term city manager after resignations emptied key seats and left services strained.

Portland says Shilo Inns founder Mark Hemstreet owes nearly $500,000 in local taxes, fees and penalties tied to homelessness services and preschool.

Seven former Portland school board colleagues are questioning Julia Brim-Edwards’ leadership as she runs for Multnomah County chair.

Portland’s police reform settlement is still years from completion, federal lawyers and a monitor told a judge. Supervision failures, weak body-camera compliance and an unfinished civilian oversight system remain central problems.

A Portland staffer says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment and is threatening legal action against Councilor Candace Avalos, local reporting shows.

Public payroll files show Clackamas County paid about $223M in 2025, with overtime concentrated in the sheriff’s office as the sheriff prepares to retire.

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that domestic violence witnessed by children can count as child abuse under federal immigration law. The decision denies an Oregon resident's bid to avoid deportation.

A small‑party pick is now on track to appear in Oregon’s governor race; political strategists say even single‑digit support could alter November’s margins.