PORTLAND- A room full of impassioned arguments and frustrated people was the scene at Tuesday night’s town hall at the St. John’s Community Center.

Focusing on the foreclosure crisis, the town hall was hosted by State Representative Tina Kotek, D-North Portland, and included a guest appearance by Congressman Earl Blumenauer, D-Portland.

PORTLAND- This mini documentary is part of a series on gun rights in Oregon. The Oregon Politico interviewed experts on both sides of the issue to get a complete understanding of the story.

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PORTLAND- This mini documentary is part of a series on gun rights in Oregon. The Oregon Politico interviewed experts on both sides of the issue to get a complete understanding of the story.

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PORTLAND- Democrat veteran John Kitzhaber released his latest campaign ad featuring himself saying this year’s gubernatorial races is “not about being a Democrat or a Republican, or an Independent,” but about being an Oregonian.

He goes on to say that is main job as governor is to create jobs.

“If we can’t put Oregon back to work we can’t make investment in our kids for the future,” says Kitzhaber.

He finishes by saying that he’s not asking for a vote but instead asking for help.

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FOREST GROVE- Business Oregon Director Tim McCabe talked to the OP Wednesday night to discuss what his office is doing to help businesses in Oregon and bring in businesses to the state.

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PORTLAND- Wednesday’s Portland Public School Board meeting was originally scheduled as a work session to discuss proposed closures and changes for the district. Hundreds of students, supporters, and alumni of Jefferson High School showed up at the meeting to protest the Board’s plan to close that school.

Once it came time for the Board to start their meeting, they announced that because only 4 members of the body were present they would delay their work session on the proposal. Instead they held a listening session for those interested in giving feedback on the plan.

BY  THE OREGON POLITICO
BEAVERTON- The staff at the  Washington County Elections Office has been busy  preparing for Tuesday’s primary. Oregon Politico was granted a tour of the facility to explain the  process used when counting ballots.
The Elections Office staff mentioned that the returns so  far have been very slow but  Secretary of State Kate Brown [...]

PORTLAND- Oregon Politico interviewed gubernatorial candidate John Lim on Thursday to discuss his positions on education, the economy, the environment, and the role of government.
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PORTLAND- Oregon Politico interviewed Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Alley Friday to discuss his positions on education, the environment, the economy, and the role of government.
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BY SARAH ROSS
PORTLAND- The four leading candidates for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Chris Dudley, Allen Alley, John Lim, and Bill Sizemore, faced tough questions Friday from leaders at the City Club of Portland.
When each of the candidates was deemed by the Club’s judges to not have adequately answered the question asked, they were each given [...]