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Saskia Hatvany/OPBThe state’s most powerful lawmakers said Wednesday they can’t preempt the vote as Gov. Tina Kotek requested. -
Oregon LegislatureOn this edition, we talk with Oregon Speaker of the House, Julie Fahey about the upcoming legislative short session where state politicians are looking to protect Oregon from federal overreach. And we talk with KLCC's Nathan Wilk about a proposed Eugene Ordinance to stop roadside panhandling.
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On this edition, we talk with Chandler James of the University of Oregon and Christopher Stout of Oregon State about the huge rise in independent voters and if that could give rise to a viable third party in America. -
The list of Republicans vying to take on Gov. Tina Kotek in November continues to grow. -
Willamalane Parks and Recreation District in Springfield may ask voters for a tax rate increase for the first time since it was founded in the 1940s. -
Multiple walkout events are happening across the state Tuesday as part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration. -
More than a thousand people braved below-freezing weather to celebrate civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. Monday morning in Eugene. And this year, the annual march saw combined efforts. -
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. got a standing ovation before he uttered a word Saturday and left a one-hour town hall to applause after repeatedly urging an audience of 350 to resist actions of the Trump administration. -
Can Democrats repeal the tax before a vote? What happens then? No one knows for sure. -
Former Republican Rep. Charlie Conrad is seeking the eastern Lane County state House seat he once held, but this time, as a member of the Independent Party of Oregon. He announced a bid Friday to unseat Darin Harbick, the Republican who beat him in a primary two years ago. -
On this edition, we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about Governor Tina Kotek's about-face on the transportation package, and we talk to KLCC's Zac Ziegler about the state's low snow pack. -
Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall died suddenly on Jan. 4. In compliance with Oregon law, the remaining two commissioners met virtually Wednesday to discuss the process of selecting a replacement.
