County & State News
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Oregon Gov. Kotek says data center rules, universal preschool among priorities for next 4 years
Governor Tina Kotek at the gubernatorial debate on the University of Oregon campus in October. ~ Photo by Will Yurman/WotT
November 8, 2026
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Kotek Takes Commanding Lead Over Drazan in Early Election Returns
Gov. Tina Kotek won reelection Tuesday night. ~ photo by Thomas Patterson
November 4, 2026
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Oregon May Weather Fiscal Turbulence Better Than Most States Thanks to a Growing Rainy Day Fund
November 2, 2026
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Here’s what happens to an Oregon ballot once it hits the dropbox
An official ballot dropbox located outside of the Linn County Clerk’s Office in Albany, Oregon. ~ Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle
October 29, 2026
- Country Media to close its newspaper in Cottage Grove October 24, 2026
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Oregon’s 4th Congressional District candidates clash over their own records, immigration
Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle, and Republican challenger Monique DeSpain, are vying to represent the 4th Congressional District. Pacific Green Party candidate, not pictured, is also seeking the seat. ~ Photos courtesy of the candidates
October 20, 2026
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Social Security Cost-of-Living Bump Helps, yet Possible Cuts Still Loom
October 17, 2026
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Oregon elections chief urges early voting as test of USPS service shows slow mail service
October 14, 2026
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Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates
The Public Service Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Department of Education. ~ Photo from the Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection
September 23, 2026
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Oregon has one of the nation’s largest funding gaps to meet road maintenance needs
The Oregon Department of Transportation works on safety improvements along the Portland and Gresham city limits. ~ Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation
September 20, 2026
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New Poll Shows Drazan With Slight Lead in Governor’s Race
Oregon gubernatorial candidates Tina Kotek, left, and state Sen. Christine Drazan.
September 15, 2026
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Trump’s Signature Bill Rewards Oregon for Its Food Stamp Incompetence
Yvonne Stoffer, onsite manager of the Albany Farmers Market, works at the booth where SNAP recipients can trade their benefits for tokens that allow them to shop at the market. ~ Photo by Penny Rosenberg
September 15, 2026