Charter reform advocates and opponents make the...
Supporters and an opponent joined Straight Talk to discuss the November ballot measure that could radically reshape Portland's city government.
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Oregon hospitals in crisis
A 'perfect storm' of staff shortages, financial struggles and inability to discharge patients have created what hospital officials call an 'existential crisis.'
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Portland on track to open the remaining Safe Re...
City Commissioner Dan Ryan said staff are starting to see results, with 23 people transitioning from existing villages to permanent housing in the past 3 months.
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After years of fighting to bring down prescript...
It's an especially sweet victory for Oregon's senior Senator, who is widely seen as the architect of the measure that will allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
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Merkley lauds Inflation Reduction Act for tax e...
The sweeping $750 billion bill passed the Senate Sunday after a marathon amendment process and passed the House Friday.
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Clackamas County clerk who oversaw primary ball...
In her first run for office, Sherry Hall's opponent, Catherine McMullen, said she wants to restore trust and accuracy in the county's elections process.
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Leading candidates for Washington's 3rd Distric...
Incumbent Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler is facing challengers from the left and right in what may be her toughest primary since first winning office in 2010.
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'A Donation Conversation' documentary highlight...
Donate Life Northwest executive director Jackie Wirz joins Aimee Adelmann, executive producer of the new documentary 'A Donation Conversation,' to discuss the importance of organ donation.
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Oregon abortion care advocates discuss impact o...
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Oregon prepares to welcome the world for the Wo...
Travel Oregon estimates direct spending by athletes, teams and fans could range from $50 million to $200 million.
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Vancouver Senator advocates for electronic moni...
State Sen. Lynda Wilson discusses how to get more jurisdictions to use the tools provided by the Tiffany Hill Act.
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Oregon advocates offer support for transgender ...
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Gun rights advocate and Oregon candidate for go...
Johnson discusses why she's running for governor as an unaffiliated candidate and her position on issues important to Oregonians, including gun safety measures.
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Beaverton mayor Lacey Beaty calls for gun contr...
Beaty, a combat veteran, said following the mass shooting at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, she believes it's time for the nation to pass what she called "reasonable gun control measures."
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Political analysts predict Oregon governor’s ra...
KGW political analyst Len Bergstein and Republican strategist Rebecca Tweed discuss their takeaways on the election results and their thoughts about the general election in November.
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Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan and leading...
In their pitch to Portland voters, Ryan pointed to his experience and said now is not the time to elect a newcomer to politics, while McCreary said Portland needs change and new leaders.
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Four Republican candidates face off in Oregon g...
Bridget Barton, Jessica Gomez, Bud Pierce and Stan Pulliam answered questions on the issues of homelessness, crime, education and more.
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Leading Democratic candidates for Oregon govern...
This episode of "Straight Talk" includes excerpts from Tina Kotek and Tobias Read as they debated how to tackle homelessness and gun violence, what they would do for rural Oregon, and how they would have handled the pandemic.
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Ann Curry reflects on her career, restoring tru...
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Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan takes ai...
The Oregon Secretary of State's office is on the offensive in an effort to reassure Oregonians they can feel confident in the safety and security of Oregon elections and to clear up any confusion voters may have about the process.
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Lawmakers call a $1.25 billion investment in Or...
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Oregon House Republican leaders give 2022 short...
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The race for Oregon's new 5th Congressional Dis...
Incumbent Congressman Kurt Schrader and challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner make their case to represent Oregon's newly drawn 5th Congressional District
New Oregon House leader Rep. Dan Rayfield refle...
Oregon Republicans say Democrats overreached on spending, but Rayfield said lawmakers met pressing needs of Oregonians and kept a record amount of funds in reserves.