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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Your Potluck Might Be a Crime in Oregon One North Oregon Coast couple learned the hard way. Here’s what they’re doing about it. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/your-potluck...

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Your Potluck Might Be a Crime in Oregon — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

State Housing Agency Regularly Exceeds Benchmark for Construction Costs Oregon has the nation’s second-highest rate of homelessness, yet keeps funding affordable housing that costs far more than the national average. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/state-housin...

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State Housing Agency Regularly Exceeds Benchmark for Construction Costs — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Congressional Republicans Target Oregon Environmentalists The House Committee on Natural Resources criticizes Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wildlands for their ‘lawfare.’ Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/congressiona...

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Congressional Republicans Target Oregon Environmentalists — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Four Highlights From Last Night's Governor Debate Gov. Kotek and state Sen. Drazan clashed on voting by mail, education funding, campaign donors, and the National Guard. Watch the highlights here: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/four-highlig...

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Four Highlights From Last Night's Governor Debate — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

First Oregon Governor’s Debate Gets Feisty Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan trade barbs and call each other disingenuous. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/first-oregon...

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First Oregon Governor’s Debate Gets Feisty — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oregon Graduates 26,000 Fewer College Grads Than Needed to Fill Available Jobs Five reasons why Oregon’s higher education institutions struggle to support the state’s job market. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-gradu...

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Oregon Graduates 26,000 Fewer College Grads Than Needed to Fill Available Jobs — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

$10 Million Mystery Check Hangs Over Governor’s Race Locked in a dead heat, Kotek and Drazan will debate for the first time this election Oct. 1. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/10-million-m...

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$10 Million Mystery Check Hangs Over Governor’s Race — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oregon Students Edge Up in Math, Science and English Proficiency but Still Lag Far Behind Scores of a Decade Ago In dozens of school districts, parents opted their children out of federally mandated tests at rates that undermine accountability. Read our latest:

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Oregon Students Edge Up in Proficiency but Still Lag Far Behind Scores of a Decade Ago — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Audit: Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates Measure 98 diverted funding to more rigorous instruction, but state officials aren’t tracking results. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-depar...

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Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting Graduation Rates — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did the Grasshopper Fire Have to Be So Bad? There was a plan to fireproof Mt. Hood National Forest, but both the left and right stopped it from being implemented. Read our latest from @pennyrosenberg.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/did-the-gras...

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Did the Grasshopper Fire Have to Be So Bad? — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Appeals Court Overturns BOLI Requirement for Union Wages on Projects That Convert Buildings to Affordable Housing The ruling should free developers to increase the amount of affordable housing that gets built. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/appeals-cour...

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Appeals Court Overturns BOLI Requirement for Union Wages on Projects That Convert Buildings — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oregon Loses Skilled Trade Workers to Neighboring States as High Unemployment Persists The backlash against new data centers pits GOP and Democratic voters against union members and hoped-for new jobs. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-loses...

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Oregon Loses Skilled Trade Workers to Neighboring States as High Unemployment Persists — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New Poll Shows Drazan With Slight Lead in Governor’s Race The result is in line with an earlier poll, but the Republican’s 2-point lead is less than the margin of error. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/new-poll-sho...

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New Poll Shows Drazan With Slight Lead in Governor’s Race — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Trump’s Signature Bill Rewards Oregon for Its Food Stamp Incompetence The failure to accurately administer food stamps will bizarrely spare Oregon millions while other states must pony up next year. Read our latest from @pennyrosenberg.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/trumps-signa...

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Trump’s Signature Bill Rewards Oregon for Its Food Stamp Incompetence — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Left and Right Unite as Oregonians Turn Against Flock Camera Network Six Oregon cities and two counties canceled or suspended contracts over privacy and data leak fears. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/left-and-rig...

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Left and Right Unite as Oregonians Turn Against Flock Camera Network — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Five Things to Know About Oregon on Labor Day Oregon once had the nation’s highest minimum wage. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/five-things-...

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Five Things to Know About Oregon on Labor Day — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Mammoth Tax Bill Owed by the Obscure Owner of a Salem Computer Repair Shop Defies Belief as Well as Payment For three years now, Oregon has been trying to collect a multimillion-dollar tax debt. Read our latest from @pennyrosenberg.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/the-mammoth-...

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The Mammoth Tax Bill Owed by the Obscure Owner of a Salem Computer Repair Shop Defies Belief — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Curry County Sheriff Faces Calls to Resign. An Early DOJ Investigation Gave Warnings. The state investigated John Ward after a state trooper accused him of stealing from a dead man. Read our latest from @NigelJaquiss: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/the-curry-co...

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The Curry County Sheriff Faces Calls to Resign. An Early DOJ Investigation Gave Warnings. — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Judge Rules Against SEIU in Bid for Background Information The skirmish is the latest round in a battle over union membership. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/judge-rules-...

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Judge Rules Against SEIU in Bid for Background Information — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Votes to Expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward The embattled Southern Oregon lawman faces a criminal investigation and a complaint seeking to revoke his certification. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-state...

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Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Votes to Expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Kotek’s Focus on Increased Housing Permits Ignores Larger Shortfall Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor highlights gains in Oregon as national permitting numbers trend downward. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/koteks-focus...

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Kotek’s Focus on Increased Housing Permits Ignores Larger Shortfall — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Spotlight: State Rep. Mark Owens The Harney County Republican’s district covers 37% of Oregon. Much of it is burning this summer. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/spotlight-st...

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Spotlight: State Rep. Mark Owens — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight The record 2.3 million acres burned have far surpassed the previous 2024 record—even before the peak season. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/this-oregon-...

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This Oregon Wildfire Season Has Blazed Past All Records, With No End in Sight — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Above the Law What happens when the most powerful law enforcement officer in a rural county goes rogue? Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/above-the-law

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Above the Law — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Regular Attendance at Oregon Schools Jumped by 7,000 Students This Past School Year The state still has far to climb just to reach the national average. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/regular-atte...

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Regular Attendance at Oregon Schools Jumped by 7,000 Students This Past School Year — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

16 Democratic Lawmakers Press Treasurer Steiner for a Full Audit of Retirement Fund Risks They told Steiner they’re concerned about the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s overreliance on private equity to boost returns. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/16-democrati...

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16 Democratic Lawmakers Press Treasurer Steiner for a Full Audit of Retirement Fund Risks — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Splinter Group of Multnomah County Democrats Calls for U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum’s Resignation A faction within the party objects to her alleged support for ICE and preference for capitalism over socialism. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/splinter-gro...

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Splinter Group of Multnomah County Democrats Calls for U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum’s Resignation — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Oregon Is the Top-Ranked State for Breastfeeding Right After Birth All 36 counties surpass the national average, with Hood River the highest and Clatsop the lowest, a new study shows. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-breas...

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Oregon Is the Top-Ranked State for Breastfeeding Right After Birth — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-Long Growth in State Spending Federal matching dollars allowed a massive expansion of health insurance for low-income Oregonians. Now the feds are pulling back and the state is left holding the bag. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/medicaid-sho...

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Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-long Growth in State Spending — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Truancy Mutiny The Oregon Legislature banned truancy citations. But Oregon’s poorest county brought them back and now posts the state’s best attendance numbers, offering lessons for the coming school year. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-atten...

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The Truancy Mutiny — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

DEQ Makes Long-Awaited Announcement on Controversial Climate Program The agency selected a California nonprofit to distribute what industry sources expect will be billions of dollars in carbon taxes. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/deq-makes-lo...

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DEQ Makes Long-Awaited Announcement on Controversial Climate Program — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Massive Prison Payout Highlights Dismal Financial Picture for State Insurance Fund Escalating liabilities soar faster than lawmakers appropriate money to pay settlements. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/massive-pris...

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Massive Prison Payout Highlights Dismal Financial Picture for State Insurance Fund — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Spotlight: Eric Fruits and Joe Cortright Two economists have sharply different takes on the recommendations by Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council. By OJP Staff www.oregonjournalismproject.org/spotlight-er...

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Spotlight: Eric Fruits and Joe Cortright — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Prosperity Council’s Report Challenges Kotek to Signal That Oregon Is Open for Business The panel of business and labor leaders proposed tax code changes, replacing the Climate Protection Program, and other reforms. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/prosperity-c...

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Prosperity Council’s Report Challenges Kotek to Signal That Oregon Is Open for Business — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Six Oregon Cities Have High Rates of Alcohol-Induced Death for People 65 and Over Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social : www.oregonjournalismproject.org/six-oregon-c...

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Six Oregon Cities Have High Rates of Alcohol-Induced Death for People 65 and Over — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Prosperity Council Likely to Streamline State’s Economic Development Agency The agency missed its job creation target nine out of the past 10 years. The solution: a lower target. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/prosperity-c...

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Prosperity Council Likely to Streamline State’s Economic Development Agency — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Air Conditioning Is Becoming More Vital to Oregon’s Public Health and Safety The recent heat wave forebodes a dangerous summer for vulnerable groups. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-heat-...

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Air Conditioning Is Becoming More Vital to Oregon’s Public Health and Safety — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council will propose fixes later this month. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregons-agin...

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Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction Southern Oregon University went from failing to an A in three years. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/most-of-oreg...

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Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Former U.S. Senator Bob Packwood Dies at 93 The Senate’s master of the tax code will instead be remembered for the scandal that ended his career. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/former-us-se...

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Former U.S. Senator Bob Packwood Dies at 93 — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

State Liquor Commission Undercover Stings Plunge Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission efforts to police bars that sell booze to minors have nosedived over the past 12 months. Read our latest from @krathore.bsky.social: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-liquo...

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State Liquor Commission Undercover Stings Plunge — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director Kate Sinner, a longtime Salem insider, replaces the agency’s embattled boss. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/travel-orego...

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Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Fire Victims Ask Court to Disqualify Appellate Judge Plaintiffs say Judge Anna Joyce’s previous work for PacifiCorp makes her ruling against them unfair. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/fire-victims...

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Fire Victims Ask Court to Disqualify Appellate Judge — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees Longtime Salem insider Chip Terhune scored a great gig. Last month, without warning, he was gone. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/the-story-be...

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The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Oregon Suicide Rates for Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers Are Five Times the State Average Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregon-suici...

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Oregon Suicide Rates for Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers Are Five Times the State Average — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

After Coasting to GOP Primary Win, Drazan Says Governor’s Race Will Be Different This Time The Republican nominee will face incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in November. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/after-coasti...

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After Coasting to GOP Primary Win, Drazan Says Governor’s Race Will Be Different This Time — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

One Member of Kotek’s Prosperity Council Wanted Recommendations to Push Harder for Tax Cuts Jordan Schnitzer told his colleagues on the panel a draft document lacked “urgency and weight.” Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/one-member-o...

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One Member of Kotek’s Prosperity Council Wanted Recommendations to Push Harder for Tax Cuts — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

From ‘Almost Brainwashed’ to Pioneer How one teacher’s struggle to save her son led her to take on Oregon’s reading crisis. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/ronda-fritz-...

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From ‘Almost Brainwashed’ to Pioneer — Oregon Journalism Project

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Oregon Journalism Project @oregonjournalism.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Confidential Draft Recommendations From Kotek’s Prosperity Council Suggest Tax Cuts and Reforms The panel meets May 15 in Eugene to finalize plans for the governor’s approval. Read our latest: www.oregonjournalismproject.org/confidential...

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Confidential Draft Recommendations From Kotek’s Prosperity Council Suggest Tax Cuts and Reforms — Oregon Journalism Project

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