Portland City Council reluctant to move forward on police body-worn cameras
City commissioners were asked to share opinions after a KGW investigation found Portland was the…
Politics
House passes massive voting rights bill over Republican opposition
The measure, which faces a tough road in the Senate, would restrict gerrymandering, strike down…
Facebook lifts ban on US political, social issue ads
Facebook halted US political ads when the polls closed on Nov. 3, an extension of…
4 candidates vying to replace Oregon state lawmaker accused of harassment
Multnomah County commissioners will ultimately pick the person selected to fill out the remainder of…
Senate Democrats sort final details of $1.9T virus relief bill
The bill would deliver a major victory to Biden. Democrats have no margin for error…
Oregon considers allowing prisoners to vote while behind bars
If it becomes law, Oregon would be among the first states in the country to…
Texas governor ends statewide mask mandate, allows businesses to open at 100%
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said all businesses can reopen at full capacity and he’s rescinding…
US House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill
The measure would restrict partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts, strike down hurdles to voting and…
Washington teachers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Inslee announces
Educators and licensed childcare workers can schedule with providers right away, the state announced. Washington…
Biden tries to reset relationship with Mexican president
Biden and López Obrador met for a virtual bilateral meeting to discuss the pandemic, immigration…
Lawmakers push for more inclusivity in Oregon mental health workforce
The bill aims to bring more BIPOC mental health professionals into the workforce through pipeline…
Rep. Kurt Schrader explains his vote against $1.9T coronavirus relief bill
U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon was one of only two Democrats who voted against…