12 dozen lawmakers accused in 8 years. Women in the statehouse weigh #MeToo’s impact
In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been ...
Oregon State Capitol's Sprague Fountain has a fence around it. Why is that?
The background: The fountain was a gift to the people of Oregon from former Gov. Charles Sprague and his wife, Blanche, a $100,000 bequest to beautify the Capitol Mall. Sprague, the longtime publisher ...
Takeaways from AP’s report on sexual misconduct in US statehouses
In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been ...
Fun facts about the Oregon State Capitol Building
The current Oregon State Building was built in 1938 after the previous one burned down three years prior, here are some fun ...
Does Trump portrait look ‘distorted’? He thinks so and wants it taken down
The portrait was painted during Trump’s first term and unveiled in 2019 in the state Capitol. Trump's complaint prompted a ...
Should Oregon require gas stations to have street signs advertising prices?
A state lawmaker said hundreds of complaints about pricing at the Woodburn ARCO AMPM is an indication change is needed.
It’s almost time to celebrate spring and cherry blossoms at Oregon’s Capitol
Cherry tree blossom watchers in Salem are hopeful buds will burst into shimmery pink and white petals in time for Saturday’s ...
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Disaster prep advocates face pushback over raising seismic standard for new school construction
Emergency preparedness advocates made another try at the Oregon Legislature this spring to raise the standard for new school ...