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.
By Steve Duin
State Liquor Commission Undercover Stings Plunge
6/5/2026 - Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission efforts to police bars that sell booze to minors have nosedived over the past 12 months.
Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director
6/4/2026 - Kate Sinner, a longtime Salem insider, replaces the agency’s embattled boss.
Fire Victims Ask Court to Disqualify Appellate Judge
6/2/2026 - Plaintiffs say Judge Anna Joyce’s previous work for PacifiCorp makes her ruling against them unfair.
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The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees
5/29/2026 - Longtime Salem insider Chip Terhune scored a great gig. Last month, without warning, he was gone.
Oregon Suicide Rates for Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers Are Five Times the State Average
5/22/2026 - Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate.
After Coasting to GOP Primary Win, Drazan Says Governor’s Race Will Be Different This Time
5/20/2026 - The Republican nominee will face incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in November.