James Manning

Artists, nonprofit leaders, and cultural workers from across the state gathered at the Oregon Capitol in April with a common message: Arts and culture aren't just "nice to have." They're vital, and they need support.

In early returns, Read had an overwhelming lead with over 70% of the vote as of 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

Both Tobias Read and James Manning say their primary goal is to restore trust to an office that oversees elections, audits state agencies, sits on the state’s land use board and, in rare cases, would take over as governor.

Oregon has passed new protections for warehouse workers, which will force some employers to be transparent about their production standards.

About 75 protesters laid on the ground in front of PeaceHealth Medical Center University District Friday as part of a “die-In” demonstration. The effort was meant to symbolize potential impacts if plans to close Eugene’s only hospital proceed.

Treasurer Tobias Read and state Sen. James Manning are headed for a primary battle to fill the seat currently held by Secretary LaVonne Griffin-Valade, who replaced Shemia Fagan.

A longtime state lawmaker from Springfield made his final speech on the Senate floor Friday.

Heading into next year’s legislative session, roughly one-third of the members of the Oregon House will be new to the lawmaking process.

On Friday night, Oregon state senators nominated Rob Wagner, of Lake Oswego, to serve as their next Senate president. The full Senate will vote on the nomination in January. Wagner was first appointed to the state Senate in 2018 and has recently served as caucus leader.

Oregonians will be able to recycle their mattresses under a new law that will roll out over the next two years.

Oregonians would have an easier time recycling their old mattress under a bill advancing through the state legislature.

Oregon lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would limit the use of military surplus items by local law enforcement agencies. House Bill 2481 would…