Oregon Journalism Project
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The Oregon Journalism Project (OJP) is a new, non-profit investigative journalism newsroom for the state of Oregon.
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Over a Third of Students in Oregon Still Aren’t Consistently Attending School
Kindergarten attendance went up while more than half of 12th graders were chronically absent.
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Kindergarten attendance went up while more than half of 12th graders were chronically absent.
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Chronic Absenteeism — Oregon Journalism Project
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November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Over a Third of Students in Oregon Still Aren’t Consistently Attending School
Kindergarten attendance went up while more than half of 12th graders were chronically absent.
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Kindergarten attendance went up while more than half of 12th graders were chronically absent.
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PacifiCorp Agrees to Pay 1,400 Wildfire Survivors
The settlements are for far less than jury verdicts but bring some closure for damages suffered five years ago—and beat a federal tax penalty.
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The settlements are for far less than jury verdicts but bring some closure for damages suffered five years ago—and beat a federal tax penalty.
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PacifiCorp Agrees to Pay 1,400 Wildfire Survivors — Oregon Journalism Project
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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
PacifiCorp Agrees to Pay 1,400 Wildfire Survivors
The settlements are for far less than jury verdicts but bring some closure for damages suffered five years ago—and beat a federal tax penalty.
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The settlements are for far less than jury verdicts but bring some closure for damages suffered five years ago—and beat a federal tax penalty.
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Hotseat: Christine Pitts
Christine Pitts says there’s a simple reason why Oregon kids don’t know how to read. No one is checking how they’re taught.
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Christine Pitts says there’s a simple reason why Oregon kids don’t know how to read. No one is checking how they’re taught.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hotseat: Christine Pitts
Christine Pitts says there’s a simple reason why Oregon kids don’t know how to read. No one is checking how they’re taught.
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Christine Pitts says there’s a simple reason why Oregon kids don’t know how to read. No one is checking how they’re taught.
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There’s a State-Sponsored Bookie in Your Pocket
The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state.
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The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state.
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Sports Betting — Oregon Journalism Project
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November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
There’s a State-Sponsored Bookie in Your Pocket
The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state.
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The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state.
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley Talks about Oregon, the 2026 Governor’s Race, and NBA Gambling
The Republican nearly beat Democrat John Kitzhaber in 2010. He’s thinking about taking another shot.
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The Republican nearly beat Democrat John Kitzhaber in 2010. He’s thinking about taking another shot.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley Talks about Oregon, the 2026 Governor’s Race, and NBA Gambling
The Republican nearly beat Democrat John Kitzhaber in 2010. He’s thinking about taking another shot.
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The Republican nearly beat Democrat John Kitzhaber in 2010. He’s thinking about taking another shot.
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State Treasurer Sings a New Tune on Private Equity
Elizabeth Steiner says she supports reducing state pension fund investment in the underperforming assets.
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Elizabeth Steiner says she supports reducing state pension fund investment in the underperforming assets.
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Steiner Cutting Back Private Equity — Oregon Journalism Project
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November 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
State Treasurer Sings a New Tune on Private Equity
Elizabeth Steiner says she supports reducing state pension fund investment in the underperforming assets.
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Elizabeth Steiner says she supports reducing state pension fund investment in the underperforming assets.
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The Clock for SNAP Benefits Is Ticking Down
Oregon leaders have no public plans so far to support SNAP beneficiaries if federal funding stops.
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Oregon leaders have no public plans so far to support SNAP beneficiaries if federal funding stops.
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SNAP Clock Ticking Down — Oregon Journalism Project
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October 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Clock for SNAP Benefits Is Ticking Down
Oregon leaders have no public plans so far to support SNAP beneficiaries if federal funding stops.
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Oregon leaders have no public plans so far to support SNAP beneficiaries if federal funding stops.
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Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Later, Oregonians Disproportionately Suffer from Mental Illness
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MHA Report — Oregon Journalism Project
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October 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Later, Oregonians Disproportionately Suffer from Mental Illness
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A Travel Oregon Board Member’s Company Got a Six-Figure, No-Bid Contract From the Agency
Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the contract, but DOJ disputes that.
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Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the contract, but DOJ disputes that.
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David Penilton Travel Oregon — Oregon Journalism Project
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October 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A Travel Oregon Board Member’s Company Got a Six-Figure, No-Bid Contract From the Agency
Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the contract, but DOJ disputes that.
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Travel Oregon’s CEO claims the Department of Justice gave the travel agency permission to go forward with the contract, but DOJ disputes that.
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Oregon’s Most Dangerous Job is Not What You Might Expect.
Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job.
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Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job.
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Oregon's Most Dangerous Workplace — Oregon Journalism Project
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October 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Oregon’s Most Dangerous Job is Not What You Might Expect.
Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job.
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Health care workers are much more likely to suffer injuries on the job.
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley and Former MMA Fighter Chael Sonnen to Address GOP Reagan Dinner.
The two former athletes are among those mulling 2026 challenges to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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The two former athletes are among those mulling 2026 challenges to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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Reagan Dinner — Oregon Journalism Project
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October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley and Former MMA Fighter Chael Sonnen to Address GOP Reagan Dinner.
The two former athletes are among those mulling 2026 challenges to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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The two former athletes are among those mulling 2026 challenges to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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Canadians and Other International Tourists Shun Oregon This Summer
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Tourism & Spending — Oregon Journalism Project
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September 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Canadians and Other International Tourists Shun Oregon This Summer
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Oregon’s Early Child Care Crisis Impacts All but Two of the State’s 36 Counties
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Child Care Crisis — Oregon Journalism Project
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September 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Oregon’s Early Child Care Crisis Impacts All but Two of the State’s 36 Counties
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Savior or Self-Promoter? Nick Green’s big ideas to revive rural Oregon have divided John Day.
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Grant County — Oregon Journalism Project
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September 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Savior or Self-Promoter? Nick Green’s big ideas to revive rural Oregon have divided John Day.
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Hotseat: John Tapogna
One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over.
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One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over.
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Tapogna — Oregon Journalism Project
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September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hotseat: John Tapogna
One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over.
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One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over.
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New Study Finds PGE’s Efforts to Restore Deschutes River Aren’t Working.
A peer-reviewed paper says measures to mitigate harms from dams have “resulted in a net reduction in water quality and aquatic habitat.”
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A peer-reviewed paper says measures to mitigate harms from dams have “resulted in a net reduction in water quality and aquatic habitat.”
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PGE Dam Follow Up — Oregon Journalism Project
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August 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
New Study Finds PGE’s Efforts to Restore Deschutes River Aren’t Working.
A peer-reviewed paper says measures to mitigate harms from dams have “resulted in a net reduction in water quality and aquatic habitat.”
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A peer-reviewed paper says measures to mitigate harms from dams have “resulted in a net reduction in water quality and aquatic habitat.”
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Oregon Cries Poverty, but Its Transportation Spending Is Typical of Western States
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Road Spending — Oregon Journalism Project
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August 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Oregon Cries Poverty, but Its Transportation Spending Is Typical of Western States
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ODOT’s Most Persistent Critic Says the State Could Solve Its Road-Funding Crunch—by Scuttling Some Projects
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Cortright — Oregon Journalism Project
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August 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ODOT’s Most Persistent Critic Says the State Could Solve Its Road-Funding Crunch—by Scuttling Some Projects
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Why Oregon’s Governor Had to Intervene on Pumpkin Patches.
The latest rulemaking dispute is part of long-standing tensions over land use.
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The latest rulemaking dispute is part of long-standing tensions over land use.
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Farmstands — Oregon Journalism Project
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August 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Why Oregon’s Governor Had to Intervene on Pumpkin Patches.
The latest rulemaking dispute is part of long-standing tensions over land use.
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The latest rulemaking dispute is part of long-standing tensions over land use.
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Off Target: How the managers of Oregon's $100 billion pension fund ignored expert guidance and lost big.
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Private Equity — Oregon Journalism Project
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August 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Off Target: How the managers of Oregon's $100 billion pension fund ignored expert guidance and lost big.
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A Veteran GOP Lawmaker Sided With Democrats on Transportation. Why?
Kevin Mannix changed his vote after a large appropriation to a project he favors. He says there’s no connection.
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Kevin Mannix changed his vote after a large appropriation to a project he favors. He says there’s no connection.
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Mannix — Oregon Journalism Project
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July 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A Veteran GOP Lawmaker Sided With Democrats on Transportation. Why?
Kevin Mannix changed his vote after a large appropriation to a project he favors. He says there’s no connection.
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Kevin Mannix changed his vote after a large appropriation to a project he favors. He says there’s no connection.
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Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States.
Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.
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Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.
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Medicaid Cuts — Oregon Journalism Project
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July 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most States.
Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.
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Weakening the safety net program will cost everybody.
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Merkley Will Run for Re-Election in 2026. “It was a difficult decision.”
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Merkley Running — Oregon Journalism Project
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July 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Merkley Will Run for Re-Election in 2026. “It was a difficult decision.”
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Feds Say Robert Pamplin Jr. Dragged His Feet in Making Pensioners Whole.
The industrialist admitted violating pension laws. As he slowly makes amends, other creditors are coming for him.
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The industrialist admitted violating pension laws. As he slowly makes amends, other creditors are coming for him.
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Pamplin Remiss — Oregon Journalism Project
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July 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Feds Say Robert Pamplin Jr. Dragged His Feet in Making Pensioners Whole.
The industrialist admitted violating pension laws. As he slowly makes amends, other creditors are coming for him.
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The industrialist admitted violating pension laws. As he slowly makes amends, other creditors are coming for him.
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Travel Oregon Officials Just Gave Its Well-Paid CEO a New Deal in Retirement but Won’t Give the Public the Details
Todd Davidson ran the state tourism agency for three decades while making one of the highest salaries in state government.
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Todd Davidson ran the state tourism agency for three decades while making one of the highest salaries in state government.
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Travel Oregon Secret — Oregon Journalism Project
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June 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Travel Oregon Officials Just Gave Its Well-Paid CEO a New Deal in Retirement but Won’t Give the Public the Details
Todd Davidson ran the state tourism agency for three decades while making one of the highest salaries in state government.
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Todd Davidson ran the state tourism agency for three decades while making one of the highest salaries in state government.
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