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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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Lawmakers Consider Raising Retirement Benefits for Some Public Safety Workers
The PERS system is underfunded and costs governments record sums, but some lawmakers want to sweeten the pot.
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The PERS system is underfunded and costs governments record sums, but some lawmakers want to sweeten the pot.
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Lawmakers Consider Raising Retirement Benefits for Some Public Safety Workers — Oregon Journalism Project
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February 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Lawmakers Consider Raising Retirement Benefits for Some Public Safety Workers
The PERS system is underfunded and costs governments record sums, but some lawmakers want to sweeten the pot.
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The PERS system is underfunded and costs governments record sums, but some lawmakers want to sweeten the pot.
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Oregon’s Education Workforce Climbed While Student Enrollment Slid
The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom.
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The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Oregon’s Education Workforce Climbed While Student Enrollment Slid
The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom.
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The state added nearly 12,000 employees since 2020, but school districts face layoffs as budget cuts loom.
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Leaving It Up to the Locals Impedes Oregon’s Much-Needed Reading Recovery
Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for their outcomes.
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Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for their outcomes.
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Leaving It Up to the Locals Impedes Oregon’s Much-Needed Reading Recovery — Oregon Journalism Project
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January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Leaving It Up to the Locals Impedes Oregon’s Much-Needed Reading Recovery
Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for their outcomes.
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Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for their outcomes.
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Statewide Graduation Rates Are Up for Nearly All Student Groups
Not all school districts saw improvement, and Oregon continues to trail the national average.
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Not all school districts saw improvement, and Oregon continues to trail the national average.
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Statewide Graduation Rates Are Up for Nearly All Student Groups — Oregon Journalism Project
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January 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Statewide Graduation Rates Are Up for Nearly All Student Groups
Not all school districts saw improvement, and Oregon continues to trail the national average.
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Not all school districts saw improvement, and Oregon continues to trail the national average.
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BOLI Orders Contractor to Pay Prevailing Wages to Remove Derelict Boats
The ruling catches Oregon ports by surprise and could slow the removal of junk vessels from navigable waterways.
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The ruling catches Oregon ports by surprise and could slow the removal of junk vessels from navigable waterways.
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BOLI Orders Contractor to Pay Prevailing Wages to Remove Derelict Boats — Oregon Journalism Project
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January 22, 2026 at 10:08 PM
BOLI Orders Contractor to Pay Prevailing Wages to Remove Derelict Boats
The ruling catches Oregon ports by surprise and could slow the removal of junk vessels from navigable waterways.
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The ruling catches Oregon ports by surprise and could slow the removal of junk vessels from navigable waterways.
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Analysis Shows Oregon Bridges Are Mostly in Fair Condition
ODOT’s financial troubles mean conditions may not improve anytime soon.
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ODOT’s financial troubles mean conditions may not improve anytime soon.
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Analysis Shows Oregon Bridges Are Mostly in Fair Condition — Oregon Journalism Project
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January 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Analysis Shows Oregon Bridges Are Mostly in Fair Condition
ODOT’s financial troubles mean conditions may not improve anytime soon.
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ODOT’s financial troubles mean conditions may not improve anytime soon.
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AG’s Opinion Raises Questions About Transportation Tax Repeal
Gov. Kotek wants lawmakers to invalidate House Bill 3991. The opinion says they cannot do that.
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Gov. Kotek wants lawmakers to invalidate House Bill 3991. The opinion says they cannot do that.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
AG’s Opinion Raises Questions About Transportation Tax Repeal
Gov. Kotek wants lawmakers to invalidate House Bill 3991. The opinion says they cannot do that.
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Gov. Kotek wants lawmakers to invalidate House Bill 3991. The opinion says they cannot do that.
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Spotlight: Bruce Starr
The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.
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The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.
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Spotlight: Bruce Starr — Oregon Journalism Project
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January 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Spotlight: Bruce Starr
The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.
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The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.
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Oregon Election Officials to Begin Purging Rolls of Inactive Voters
The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
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The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
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Oregon Election Officials to Begin Purging Rolls of Inactive Voters — Oregon Journalism Project
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January 9, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Oregon Election Officials to Begin Purging Rolls of Inactive Voters
The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
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The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
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If You Build It, Will They Come?
Oregon’s leading politicians want to bet billions of dollars on a new shipping terminal. Critics say it’s a costly mistake.
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Oregon’s leading politicians want to bet billions of dollars on a new shipping terminal. Critics say it’s a costly mistake.
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If You Build It, Will They Come? — Oregon Journalism Project
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December 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If You Build It, Will They Come?
Oregon’s leading politicians want to bet billions of dollars on a new shipping terminal. Critics say it’s a costly mistake.
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Oregon’s leading politicians want to bet billions of dollars on a new shipping terminal. Critics say it’s a costly mistake.
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Schooled by Mississippi
Mississippi’s reading turnaround, built on “the science of reading,” holds lessons for Oregon.
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Mississippi’s reading turnaround, built on “the science of reading,” holds lessons for Oregon.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Schooled by Mississippi
Mississippi’s reading turnaround, built on “the science of reading,” holds lessons for Oregon.
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Mississippi’s reading turnaround, built on “the science of reading,” holds lessons for Oregon.
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This article by James Neff is a must-read for ALL Oregonians. We are 50th in reading scores, we're failing our children, and there are other states that have turned things around. We just need to the leadership to do it. @oregonjournalism.bsky.social www.oregonjournalismproject.org/schooled-by-...
Schooled by Mississippi — Oregon Journalism Project
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December 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This article by James Neff is a must-read for ALL Oregonians. We are 50th in reading scores, we're failing our children, and there are other states that have turned things around. We just need to the leadership to do it. @oregonjournalism.bsky.social www.oregonjournalismproject.org/schooled-by-...
Spotlight: Dan Rayfield
Oregon’s rookie attorney general is making his living suing Donald Trump.
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Oregon’s rookie attorney general is making his living suing Donald Trump.
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Spotlight: Dan Rayfield — Oregon Journalism Project
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December 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Spotlight: Dan Rayfield
Oregon’s rookie attorney general is making his living suing Donald Trump.
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Oregon’s rookie attorney general is making his living suing Donald Trump.
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ICYMI - it's #GivingNewsDay, and we need your support!
At OJP, we believe nonprofit news is a vital public service and it deserves community-wide support. If you agree, we invite you to make a contribution this #GivingNewsDay to support investigative journalism in Oregon.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
ICYMI - it's #GivingNewsDay, and we need your support!
At OJP, we believe nonprofit news is a vital public service and it deserves community-wide support. If you agree, we invite you to make a contribution this #GivingNewsDay to support investigative journalism in Oregon.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
At OJP, we believe nonprofit news is a vital public service and it deserves community-wide support. If you agree, we invite you to make a contribution this #GivingNewsDay to support investigative journalism in 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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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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