U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat who has served as Oregon’s junior senator since 2009, announced Thursday that he plans to seek a fourth term in 2026. “I’m asking Oregonians to be my partners once ...

Many Republican lawmakers have long criticized Democrats for supporting policies they view as too union-friendly, such as the workforce standards bill. For years, public employee unions have been ...

My son will be anything you want, anything, but he is not a criminal and less everything he’s being accused of," the elder ...

Oregon’s program that automatically registers eligible citizens to vote is generally safe and effective, but remains ...

Legislators and Gov. Tina Kotek must prepare for a targeted legislative special session to pass a more modest transportation ...