Remember this messaging survey that wasn't sure how elections work in Oregon? It appears to have been a poll from Mike Erickson for Congress that showed him in a dead heat with Andrea Salinas in #OR06. #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/08/21/pol…

I sincerely hope this new project strengthens journalism in Oregon, because there are more stories to go around than reporters to cover them. But I wish it hadn’t launched by downplaying the good work being done by reporters throughout the state. oregonlive.com/business/2024/…

is the bigger clown in our apartment the millennial woman watching the DNC in hopes of seeing a surprise Taylor Swift appearance or the orange cat plotting how he’ll catch a squirrel through the glass?

#OR06 Republican candidate Mike Erickson evidently isn’t watching the DNC, as he just sent out a statement responding to a speech Kamala Harris hasn’t yet given.

Libertarians are set to appear on the ballot in at least seven Oregon races, despite the Oregon GOP’s efforts to block the minor party from nominating candidates. #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/08/23/ore…

Two early birthday gifts to myself courtesy of my local buy nothing group: a comfy recliner printed with words and a sure-to-be-sore back/arms because I didn’t realize how heavy it would be😬

Birthdays tend to make me feel anxious, ancient and unaccomplished, but staring at the sea and playing ‘80s trivia helped this year.

The next chapter in Oregon’s fight against fentanyl starts next week oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/08/28/the… via Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Capital Chronicle is looking for people who want to share their experiences with Oregon's drug addiction crisis. Interested in weighing in? Go here: bit.ly/OregonDrugCris…

State election officials rejected Republican attempts to kick Libertarian candidates off the ballot. Now, the Oregon Republican Party is asking the attorney general to step in and help block Libertarians from running for office. #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/08/29/ore…

Good story by Julia Shumway; bad work by Bynum ad folks: "Republicans pounce on Democrat Janelle Bynum over stock footage in police ad" #ORpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/08/30/rep… via Oregon Capital Chronicle

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once again declined to submit a statement and pay a $3,500 fee to be included in the state-issued voters' pamphlet, but he'll still be on Oregon ballots. #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/trump-w…

Missed this in July – Eugene Weekly's Bentley Freeman reported that the adult son of Darin Harbick, GOP nominee for Lane County's HD 12, participated in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. #orpol eugeneweekly.com/2024/07/25/cap…

A longtime Wall Street analyst is poised to take over as Oregon’s chief economist, producing the forecasts lawmakers use to craft the budget – and that determine whether Oregonians receive a hefty tax rebate through the state’s unique kicker law. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/04/ore…

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle is out with a new ad attacking Republican opponent Monique DeSpain on abortion as Democrats in close congressional races continue hammering the GOP on reproductive rights. #OR04 #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/04/u-s…

In much of the country, today was the second day of school. georgiarecorder.com/2024/09/04/geo…

The Inside Elections poll released today that found a result within the margin of error in #OR05 (Biden +9 in 2020; R+2 in 2022) is “one of only five publicly released surveys in the last two years of this district that could determine control of the House.” #orpol

I could never make the switch from covering politics to working in it because my advice of “answer all reporters’ questions” and “only hold open press events” and “don’t try to evade public records laws” and “generally just be open” wouldn’t sell.

Today's news: Multnomah County new drug addiction program starts small, as officials start to build a new system  oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/05/mul… via Oregon Capital Chronicle

It’s like lawmakers will barred from using their state email listservs until the election or something #orleg