05/13/2008 Poll shows Obama leading Clinton in Oregon A new poll shows Barack Obama with a huge lead over Hillary Clinton in Oregon as the state heads into the final week before its primary election votes are counted.

Opinions vary on effect of Bill Clinton mega-tour
When former President Bill Clinton visited red-leaning-scarlet far-Eastern Oregon this weekend, some were left scratching their heads, wondering why he would even stop by to ask them to vote for his wife.

Usually next to Clinton, Kulongoski appears with McCain
For most of this year, when Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski has appeared on the campaign trail, he's been by the side of New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, his fellow Democrat and candidate of choice.

Statement from Mike Erickson regarding Kevin Mannix's allegations
On Tuesday, Oregon congressional candidate Kevin Mannix accused his opponent, Mike Erickson, of impregnating a young woman in 2000, then dropping her off at a clinic to have an abortion. Erickson released the following the statement in response:

Erickson accuses Mannix of smear tactics in congressional race The accusations flew between GOP candidates Kevin Mannix and Mike Erickson.  Share/read: Your thoughts?  More: Mannix letter (PDF)  Also: Erickson responds

05/12/2008 McCain urges free-market principles in PDX speech Sen. John McCain told the Portland crowd global warming is undeniable and the country bring it under control.  Video: McCain interview  Politics: Hillary Clinton coming back

05/07/2008 Senator Barack Obama campaigns in Oregon Presidential candidate Barack Obama started out his day shaking hands with Portlanders and then went on to speak with high-tech workers.  More: Obama's complete schedule

05/05/2008 Senator Hillary Clinton in Oregon Hillary Clinton hosted a health care event in Portland Friday morning, stressing universal health care as a core Democratic principle.  More: Clinton's schedule in Oregon

05/10/2008 Bill Clinton returns to Portland on Sunday Former President Bill Clinton will campaign Sunday for his wife Hillary in Portland and Gresham following stops in Pendleton, Baker City, and Redmond.

05/09/2008

Money race heats up in Oregon Senate primary
Portland activist Steve Novick has passed the $1 million mark in fundraising for his U.S. Senate campaign but still is lagging behind his Democratic rival, Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley.

05/08/2008

Clinton-Obama contest keeps them guessing in Oregon
Could Oregon be the state where Hillary Clinton pulls off a miracle comeback? Or will it turn out to be the state that puts Barack Obama on top for good?

05/12/2008

Bill Clinton's Oregon schedule
The following is the schedule of Bill Clinton's latest visit to campaign for his wife, Presidential Democratic candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton:

05/09/2008

Clinton renews call for debate with Obama in Oregon primary
Sen. Hillary Clinton told die-hard supporters in southern Oregon on Thursday night she would keep running for president, and pressed her opponent to debate on Oregon issues.

Obama picks up 3 superdelegates, union endorsement
Rep. Peter DeFazio became the third Democratic congressman from the state to endorse Obama's candidacy, saying Obama represents the party's best chance of taking back the White House in November.

Eager fans plot for chance to greet candidates
The candidate-crazed crowds were more than anxious to see both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in Portland.

05/08/2008

Gas tax holiday could be a potent issue in Ore. primary
Keith Bjorkman watched the digital readout on the service station gasoline pump climb inexorably higher as he filled up his truck for another business trip to California.

Macpherson runs negative ads in Oregon AG race
The race for Oregon attorney general between "the politician" and "the professor," as they have called each other in low-key insults, has taken a slightly nasty turn with some new attack ads by "the politician" -- Greg Macpherson.

Ballots will get through, even with 41 cent stamps
The price of sending a letter is going up on May 12, from 41 to 42 cents. But Oregon voters who send their ballots with a 41-cent stamp attached shouldn't worry.

Obama's Oregon schedule May 9 & 10
The following is information on Barack Obama's scheduled visit to Oregon May 9 and 10:

Who are Oregon's superdelegates?
They’ve been around since the 1980’s but noone paid much attention to them -- until now.

05/07/2008 Clinton & Obama intensify race in Oregon Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton turned their attention toward Oregon this weekend.  Video: Clinton interview  Video: Obama interview

Candidates wonder 'What do women want?'
There is an intense battle for the hearts, minds and votes of Oregon women that's being waged as the May 20 primary draws ever closer.

Homeless protest still going strong at Portland City Hall
After police shooed them from under the bridges, homeless people made their way to Portland City Hall in late April and have been camping outside in protest ever since.

05/06/2008

Ultimate Fighter threatens to sue Bob Packwood's wife
In the world of Ultimate Fighting, Matt Lindland's opponents know him as "The Law." But as a candidate for a seat in State House District 52, Lindland said allegations from the campaign of his opponent, Phyllis Thiemann, have deemed him an outlaw.

Hillary Clinton's Oregon schedule May 8-9
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is scheduled to campaign in Oregon May 8-9.

Ralph Nader to visit Oregon next week Back in 2000, 10,000 enthusiastic supporters packed Memorial Coliseum to hear presidential candidate Ralph Nader speak. They even paid $7 to get in.

05/05/2008

Oregon primary offers crime victims, forfeiture amendments
Crime victims and their families could play a bigger role in trials and sentencing under two statewide measures on the May 20 ballot.

05/02/2008 Voters who switch parties need to send in correct ballot If some voters don't take care to send in the correct ballot, the one with the most current party affiliation, their vote won't count.

GOP candidate tells all in surprising letter to voters
This candidate introduced himself to voters via a letter that outlines his mea culpas, including bankruptcy and a run-in with the IRS, five divorces and a PhD from an online university that's not accredited in Oregon.

04/30/2008 Dems signup surge could change Oregon's swing status The growth is due to the last-minute voters who flocked to change their party affiliation or register for the first time to participate in the May primary.

05/01/2008

Obama issues 'Oregon' plan
A week after Hillary Rodham Clinton issued what she called her "Oregon Compact," her Democratic presidential opponent, Barack Obama, issued his own set of priorities he will pursue on Oregon's behalf if he wins the presidency.

04/30/2008 Mayoral candidate Dozono to pay owed back rent to city Sho Dozono is a co-owner of Bush Garden on 10th and Yamhill. He owed around $18,000 in rent on the property.  Background: Dozono owed back rent

05/01/2008

Erickson chips in another $250,000 for Ore. House campaign
Businessman Mike Erickson has loaned another quarter of a million dollars to his congressional campaign and launched a new round of TV ads attacking Republican rival Kevin Mannix's past support for tax hikes as a legislator.

05/02/2008 Oregon voters who switched parties could get their vote thrown out Thousands of Oregon voters are about to get two ballots in the mail and if they pick the wrong one, their votes won't count.

05/01/2008

Wyden urges Forest Service to approve logging
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden has asked the U.S. Forest Service to quickly approve logging in areas of Grant and Harney counties that were burned by wildfire in recent summers.

04/29/2008 Sen. John McCain coming to fundraise in Portland Republican Senator John McCain was scheduled to come to Portland for a fundraising reception on his campaign for president

Tuesday is deadline for voter registration, party switching Tuesday is the deadline for changing party affiliations or registering to vote in the upcoming May 20th election.  Also: Bill stumps for Hillary in Ore.  More: Complete political coverage

04/28/2008 Mayoral candidate Dozono says owed back rent a 'business move' Bush Garden restaurant's lead owner, Sho Dozono, is also one of the city's leading candidates for mayor.  Video: City says Dozono owes $22,000  Also: Dozono & Adams in mayoral debate

04/29/2008

Obama's brother-in-law referees event to boost voter registration
Craig Robinson participated in his first campaign event for brother-in-law Barack Obama since becoming Oregon State's basketball coach -- a three-on-three "Hoops for Change" event designed to boost voter registration.

04/27/2008 Democratic registration surges as Oregon primary looms Elections officials have registered more than 112,000 voters this year, half new voters and half switching parties.  Also: Bill stumps for Hillary in Ore.  More: Complete political coverage

04/25/2008 Former President Clinton campaigns for Hillary in Oregon It was the former President's second visit to Oregon on behalf of his wife in the past two months, as Oregon's primary becomes the focus of the Democratic candidates.  Video: Bill Clinton in Oregon

04/24/2008 Wu comes out for Obama in Oregon Oregon Rep. David Wu, one of Oregon's 12 Democratic superdelegates, announced Thursday that he'd back Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, citing Obama's stand against the Iraq war "from the very beginning."

Oregon Voters' Pamphlets in the mail
The state has sent out most of the 1.7 million copies of the Voters' Pamphlet that will help Oregonians make their decisions in the May 20 primary election.

Merkley lends his campaign $250K in Oregon Senate race
U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Merkley has taken out a $250,000 loan against a home he owns in Washington, D.C., to buy television and radio advertising time for his campaign.