"Straight Talk" host Laurel Porter moderated the debate, and now she explores some of the key takeaways as we quickly approach Election Day.

Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer says voters are clamoring for political change while Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner says she can bring people together for solutions.

Supporters and an opponent joined Straight Talk to discuss the November ballot measure that could radically reshape Portland's city government.

A 'perfect storm' of staff shortages, financial struggles and inability to discharge patients have created what hospital officials call an 'existential crisis.'

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.

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.

The sweeping $750 billion bill passed the Senate Sunday after a marathon amendment process and passed the House Friday.

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.

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.

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.

Travel Oregon estimates direct spending by athletes, teams and fans could range from $50 million to $200 million.

State Sen. Lynda Wilson discusses how to get more jurisdictions to use the tools provided by the Tiffany Hill Act.

Johnson discusses why she's running for governor as an unaffiliated candidate and her position on issues important to Oregonians, including gun safety measures.

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."

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.

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.

Bridget Barton, Jessica Gomez, Bud Pierce and Stan Pulliam answered questions on the issues of homelessness, crime, education and more.

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.

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.