Val Hoyle

Democrat Val Hoyle is in a rematch with Republican retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, in the race to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. This time around, however, candidates are facing voters' worries about artificial intelligence.

Oregon’s fight against corporate control of medicine moved onto the national stage on Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden–all Democrats–were among a group of lawmakers to introduce a federal version of Oregon’s landmark ban on the corporate practice of medicine.

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle held a “stop the corruption” town hall in Springfield Thursday. The town hall was a part of a tour focusing on concerns about corruption in politics.

Winston Mayor Christie Knutson has asked Oregon's congressional delegation to help address widespread USPS mail delays impacting lost bills, medication, and election ballots.

Courts have ruled twice this week on the Trump administration’s efforts to limit voting by mail, most recently blocking new U.S. Postal Service restrictions Thursday.

PacWave is Oregon State University’s wave energy testing facility, where companies are able to test their prototype devices that create renewable energy from ocean waves.

Two members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation who strongly supported a massive housing bill recently passed by Congress say they’re furious that President Trump will not sign the legislation.

On election night, 4th Congressional District incumbent Val Hoyle was far ahead in the Democratic Primary against Corvallis challenger Melissa Bird, according to preliminary results.

Candidates running for Congress submitted pre-primary campaign finance reports to Federal Election Commission

The two Democrats said Congress has failed to fully prepare the U.S. Forest Service for what is expected to be a severe wildfire season.

Val Hoyle is running for a third term representing Oregon’s 4th District in Congress, saying she hopes to be a part of a blue wave that will hold the Trump administration accountable. An opponent in the Democratic primary, Melissa Bird, said the district needs a new, bolder voice who has directly experienced the impacts of this administration’s policies.

Multiple representatives and senators called for a vote in Congress to end further military action.