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# Oregon Catalyst

Oregon Political News and Commentary

## Posts

- [School Choice States Open Doors of Opportunity for Generations of Children](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69384-school-choice-states-open-doors-opportunity-generations-children.html) - By Kathryn Hickok Three states recently expanded education options for K-12 students through school choice laws. States that are empowering families to find the right fit for their children’s educational needs are opening doors of opportunity for generations of students. In May, Nebraska passed the Opportunity Scholarship Act. The tax credit-funded program provides opportunities for
- [Lars Larson: Who is Biden bribing to avoid accountability?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69429-lars-larson-biden-bribing-avoid-accountability.html) - By Lars Larson, NW and national radio host Wouldn’t you think a five million dollar bribe to the President merits a minute or two of news coverage? Me too. And if you’re wondering how I can claim Joe Biden got that $5 million, let me name sources. Long-time Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley stood up in the
- [Ranked voting scheme advances.  A vote for election chaos.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69435-ranked-voting-scheme-advances-vote-election-chaos.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Hb 2004 passed out of Rules Committee and is moving. HB 2004 would create a statewide ranked choice voting scheme for Oregon. Here is what the Taxpayers Association previously said about ranked choice voting: Here is the problem of ranked choice voting. • Ranked choice voting decreases voter turnout
- [Bill gives death tax relief for Ag](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69433-bill-death-tax-relief-ag.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon Senate this week passed Senate Bill 498 A, which provides up to $15 million of farm, forest, and fishing property and land to be excluded from the value of estates that pay the Oregon estate tax. Oregon has one of the nation's most costly estate taxes and
- [Senate votes to hurt struggling renters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69426-senate-votes-hurt-struggling-renters.html) - By Oregon Senate Republican Office, SALEM, Ore. – Yesterday, Senate Democrats voted to drive multifamily housing investors out of Oregon and exacerbate the housing crisis by passing Senate Bill 611 B, limiting yearly rent increases to 10%. “The San Francisco Solution, also known as Senate Bill 611, is nothing more than a case of misplaced
- [Meme: Slaves to our phones](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69422-meme-slaves-phones.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A sign of our times.
- [$450 million for Gov't raises](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69414-450-million-govt-raises.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The mega-spending bill, Senate Bill 5506-1 includes $450 million for State Employee raises and funds for employee recruitment and retention. Oregon State government is having a hiring problem after the same State outlawed hiring bonuses and continued to pay people not working more than for working in jobless benefits
- [Bills passing: Guns, I-5 bridge, tax credits](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69391-lawmakers-move-bills-guns-i5-bridge-tax-credits.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Gun bill: The Oregon Senate passed HB 2007-C which bans firearms that are generally untraceable and untraditionally made as in from a 3D printer or a gun-assembly kit. These type of firearms contain no serial number. I-5 Bridge bill: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means approved $1
- [Sen. Hayden: Tax credit to save local media](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69382-sen-hayden-save-journalism-sb-1104.html) - By Oregon Senator Cedric Hayden, Senator Hayden Files Senate Bill 1104 to Support News Reporting in Oregon Hayden says for more government accountability and transparency, a Media Tax Credit measure, like Oregon’s Political Tax Credit, is necessary to protect journalism reporting FALL CREEK, Ore. – Senator Cedric Hayden (R-Fall Creek) introduced Senate Bill 1104, the
- [Hunt for 4 lighthouse vandals.  Have you seen them?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69399-hunt-4-lighthouse-vandals.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com It is not often we get a clear picture of the people who are vandalizing and spraying our State with graffiti. In the case of Oregon's historic Heceta Head Lighthouse,we have four suspects. These four broke windows in hopes of entry and vandalized the nearby building and trial. Nearly
- [Meme: The Egyptians had it first ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69393-meme-egyptians.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Egyptian hieroglyphics just prove how history repeats itself. Below are some more Egyptian observations. Enjoy your day
- [Millions of wild, oddball waste in mega-bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69362-millions-wild-oddball-waste-unknowns-megabill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The mega-spending bill, Senate Bill 5506-1 has a massive amendment that spends tens of millions of dollars. • Quarter million for a failed streetcar for Salem. $250,000 Cherriots - Study the feasibility of developing a rail streetcar system in the City of Salem (section 74). Since streetcars/commuter trains in
- [$100,000 tax funds to legalize prostitution](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69366-100000-tax-funds-legalize-prostitution.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The mega-spending bill, Senate Bill 5506-1 has a massive amendment that spends tens of millions of dollars. It includes spending money dealing with sex and prostitution. • $100,000 to study legalizing prostitution. Decriminalizing prostitution study (sec 32). Remember, whatever the government studies, it passes. As if Oregon is
- [1700+ nurse strike is causing complications](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69353-1700-nurse-strike-causing-complications.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com People who should have had necessary surgeries right now have been pushed to 3-4 weeks away as over 1,700 Providence staff go on a strike today. This puts people at serious risk. We think the issue is much larger than just pay. The worksite, Indeed, states that Providence nurses
- [Rep. Diehl: Good, bad, ugly of Senate deal](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69355-rep-diehl-good-bad-ugly-senate-deal.html) - By Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl, The Oregon Senate held it’s first floor session in 6 weeks. This is the longest denial of quorum in the history of the Oregon legislature. Over the last week the Senate Democrats and Republicans, along with leadership from the House, held intense negotiations to reach a compromise. Like any
- [Lawmakers advance bill to increase pay](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69301-lawmakers-advance-bill-increase-pay.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Senate Committee on Rules voted out a bill to increase lawmaker pay. It would be a measure referred to voters to create a public commission to set lawmaker salaries and possibly other state officials. SJR 34-2 states, "Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to establish Independent Public Service Compensation
- [Hearing to give Oregon impeachment power](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69309-hearing-give-oregon-impeachment-power.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com House Rules Committee will be having a vote on House Joint Resolution 16 which would empower our elected lawmakers to be able to impeach statewide elected officials. Oregon is the only state without this power to remove corrupt statewide politicians. Oregon needs this bill to help stop criminal and
- [3 Kotek delay mishaps (she can't make a tough decision)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69306-3-kotek-delay-mishaps-tough-decision.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Yes, we are counting all the mistakes Kotek has made this Session. Most are related to her inability to make a decision when confronted with bad news. Let us explain: • The Oregon DMV hacked happened on Monday and impacted nearly every single Oregonian card holder (3.5 million). It
- [Lars Larson: Capitol dirty tricks](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69304-lars-larson-capitol-dirty-tricks.html) - By Lars Larson, NW and national radio host Tina and I spent time working outside last night, and the bugs ate us up alive. I’ll bet a lot of you had the same experience. And then, this morning I hear that “regulatory issues” have shut down spraying for mosquitoes by the county. Figures. A lot
- [Positive media wave follows end of GOP walk-out](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69279-positive-media-wave-gop-walkout.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Oregonian Editorial Board, "Democrats made the right call to compromise on abortion and gun-safety bills in order to address the numerous emergencies facing Oregonians. Oregon is already among the most liberal states in the country on ensuring abortion access and has adopted several laws in recent years that help reduce
- [Sen. Thatcher continues walk-out protest](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69282-sen-thatcher-continues-walkout-protest.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, A State Senator Kim Thatcher press release made this key point, "Until these concerns are adequately addressed, I cannot in good conscience return this session to such blatant misbehavior being implemented by the Democrats to basically let them continue down this road. This needs to stop. Now." Thatcher expressed concerns on
- [Meme: The world lawyers, lawmakers are making for us](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69267-meme-world-lawyers-lawmakers-making.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This parking area represents a very legal-heavy society and heavy regulation society where there is a rule or threat of lawsuit to go after everything.
- [Rep. DeRemer: Tolls divert traffic into people's neighborhoods](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69274-rep-deremer-tolls-push-traffic-peoples-neighborhoods.html) - By U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (#5), Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is raising concerns with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) proposal to implement tolling on I-205 and I-5 in the Portland area. In a letter
- [Top headlines for the week of 6/16](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69271-top-headlines-week-616.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Lawmakers end walkout. How key bills were changed 2 Senate passes bill banning cash donations over $100 3 Feds close in, La Mota founders are hard to find 4 Data breach impacts 3.5M driver's license holders 5 Property owner lawyer sends Multnomah a warning Bonus Travelers rebuke PDX parking after spike
- [Lars Larson: A string of Gov't failures](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69263-lars-larson-2.html) - By Lars Larson, NW and national radio host Handing your personal information over to government computers is like giving car keys and whiskey to teenage boys. A crash is not just possible, it’s inevitable. Consider Oregon’s recent history with computers. 46 million for a fancy phone system 5 years ago that failed. 100-million Congress gave
- [Meme: Trump vs. Biden media coverage](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69260-meme-trump-biden-media-coverage.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Fox Business compared Trump and Biden scandal among ABC, CBS, NBC evening and morning shows.
- [Teen girl ran drug ring for kids on social media](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69245-teen-girl-ran-social-media-drug-ring-kids.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com For nearly three years, a 19-year old Damascus woman, has run a drug delivery service online according to charges made by authorities. The service is called "“Kiki’s Delivery Service,” after a famous Japanese animated film. The woman advertised on Instagram, Snapchat and Telegram to mostly other teens and youths.
- [3.5 million DMV hack (fits long term pattern)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69236-oregon-35m-dmv-data-hack-fits-long-pattern.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Department of Transportation says most of their private information on us has been hacked. ODOT says, "ODOT confirmed that the accessed data contained personal information for approximately 3.5 million Oregonians. While much of this information is available broadly, some of it is sensitive personal information... Individuals who have
- [5 bad tax bills to watch as Session ends](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69230-5-bad-tax-bills-watch-session-ends.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. SJR 26 -- Stealing the Kicker: Just a few weeks ago the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee held a hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 26. Senate Joint Resolution 26 would eliminate the people’s Kicker Income Tax Refund law altogether. Oregonians are expected to collect, on average, a $1,730
- [Walk-out ends: Win for parental rights, gun rights](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69208-walkout-ends-win-parental-rights-gun-rights-accountability.html) - By NW Spotlight, The Oregon Senate Republican Caucus Press Release: OREGONIANS WIN: Republicans and Independents Protect the Rule of Law and Parental Rights, Hold the Majority Accountable SALEM, Ore. – Today, a quorum was reached on the Senate floor after a six-week-long peaceful, constitutional protest. This was the result of countless hours of good-faith negotiations
- [Can you find Ukraine on a Map?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69226-find-ukraine-map.html) - I can. Anyone who has played Risk a few times can. But, in his memoir, Never Give an Inch, Mike Pompeo has a rich anecdote of a journalist that could not. As a member of Congress, I voted multiple times to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the parent group of National Public Radio (NPR).
- [Simple daytime camp ban met with liberal fury](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69194-simple-daytime-camp-ban-meet-liberal-fury.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Even uber-progressive Portland City Hall had the wisdom to pass a very simple ban on daytime camping in the City. A very basic law that we imagine every other major city in America has in order to prevent a camping explosion. For starters, some liberal activists began vandalizing the
- [Tweet: How celebrity generosity compares](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69187-tweet-celebrity-generosity-compares.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Liberals are well outspoken for talking about charity, but surveys show they actually donate less of their income than ordinary Americans. This is why they are so generous with OTHER people's money through taxes. Bonus quote: Was this helpful? If yes, please contribute at OregonWatchdog.com (learn about a Charitable
- [A Nightmare Waiting to Happen: Parking at 3000 SE Powell](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69186-nightmare-waiting-happen-parking-3000-se-powell.html) - By Ethan Rohrbach “3000 SE Powell Boulevard” is the name of Home Forward’s 6-year-old low-income housing development with a massive expenditure: $87 million, $75 million of which came from government tax credits and bond monies. Burdened by building height and design constraints, soil contamination worries, and delayed materials delivery, the expected opening date has been
- [Lars Larson: $5M Biden bribe being censored by media](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69183-lars-larson-5m-biden-bribe-censored-media.html) - By Lars Larson, NW and national radio host Wouldn’t you think a five million dollar bribe to the President merits a minute or two of news coverage? Me too. And if you’re wondering how I can claim Joe Biden got that $5 million, let me name sources. Long-time Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley stood up in
- [Oregon among 18 states in recession](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69140-oregon-cited-18-states-recession.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Colby Smith of The Financial Times made this observation that many states seem to be in the early stages of recession according to the Sahm Rule. The Financial Times reports, "Labour market conditions soften across the country. DC and 18 states have entered the early stages of a recession
- [Oregon man guilty: ISIS producer, bomb videos](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69167-oregon-man-isis-video-promoter-faces-20-years.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A Troutdale man pleaded guilty to helping do promotion, production and material support for the terrorist group ISIS. This included videos on how to properly knife someone to how to use a detonator to explode a bomb to kill people. The man faces a maximum sentence of 20 years
- [Chasing Biden impeachment is a waste of time](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69155-chasing-impeachment-biden-waste-time.html) - President Joe Biden (D), during a joint press conference last Thursday with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, denied accepting bribes while he was Vice-President under former President Barack Obama (D). Biden said, “Where’s the money. I’m joking. It’s a bunch of malarkey.” Thereafter, Mr. Biden declared himself to be an honest man. I admit that
- [Willamette Week: Celebrate Father's Day with pot](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69157-willamette-week-celebrate-fathers-day-pot.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com It is a sign that Oregonians are fully embracing marijuana as our new State flower, as seen with the Willamette Week article suggesting you celebrate Father's Day with a host of marijuana gift ideas and other similar items. The article suggested links leads you to a site selling a
- [Suspicious tax bill remade into tax credit buffet bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69128-suspicious-tax-bill-remade-tax-credit-buffet-bill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com As of last week, HB 2071, was a simple two-sentence bill saying government should study taxes. A speedy public hearing was held and it was amended with a 20-page amendment to cover a half-dozen tax credits -- a buffet of tax credit extensions. It passed unanimously out of committee
- [Capitol: Talks very close for Session to resume](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69141-capitol-talks-close-session-resume.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Reports from Capitol insiders are sharing that negotiations between Democrat and Republican/Independent lawmakers to end the historic long walk-out protest are looking promising. There is a feeling among people who work and lobby in the Capitol that this will indeed happen and a deal will be reached. A bipartisan
- [Meme: Canada vs. NY on smoke story](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69124-meme-canada-ny-smoke-story.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Lots of news about New York and New Jersey in smoke, but look less about the raging wildfire from Canada causing it.
- [Sen. Linthicum: Standing Firm Against Wagner's Violations, Ignorance](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69116-sen-linthicum-standing-firm.html) - By Oregon State Senator Dennis Linthicum The 2023 session has been punctuated with mostly hyper-partisan chicanery. Here is a list of how Senate Rules, statutes, and the Constitution have been purposefully violated and ignored by Senate President Rob Wagner: 1. DISENFRANCHISING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WHILE VIOLATING OREGON LAW: Rob Wagner has allowed bills to pass that
- [$900 health premium tax plan tries to sneak by](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69110-900-health-premium-tax-plan-sneak.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Liberals are trying to create a new government program called the Basic Health Program to allow more lower income Oregonians to sign-up for permanent government subsidies for their health care. The Basic Health Program gives free insurance to people who were on Medicaid but won't be anymore because their
- [Enviros drop 112-page amendment surprise at last minute](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69108-enviros-drop-112page-amendment-surprise-minute.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Hb 3409 was a simple three sentence bill. Now at the end of Session and at nearly the last possible minute, environmentalists are working to gut-and-stuff this tiny bill with a massive 112 page amendment. The bill is up for a possible vote on Monday and the public is
- [Sen. Boquist: Capitol extremism, $$ investigations, secession ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69105-sen-boquist-capitol-extremism-investigations-secession.html) - By Oregon State Senator Brian Boquist: - Democrats are choosing to put the full force of the government behind HB 2002, which will undermine the nuclear family and make experimental procedures on minors legal. HB 2002 would allow a child of any age to have an abortion without parental knowledge. It would also allow minors
- [Taxpayers billed for Fagan's pet hotel fees](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69096-taxpayers-billed-fagans-pet-hotel-costs.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The recently resigned-from-scandal Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has new controversies. The Oregonian reports that during Shemia Fagan's extensive travels, she brought along her dog and billed taxpayers for the hotel pet fee. Also being investigated is whether during her travels she double billed the State of Oregon and
- [Effective Leaders Listen](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69054-effective-leaders-listen.html) - Mike Pompeo's memoir Never Give an Inch, reads a bit like a campaign book, you know, that obligatory volume presidential candidates feel the need to publish. I've read quite a few of these. Some are great, like Chris Christie's. Some are lousy like George W. Bush's. I count Pompeo's as one of the better. Ultimately
- [Rep. Diehl sounds alarm on 2 pro-business bills hijacked](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69093-rep-diehl-sounds-alarm-2-probusiness-bills-hijacked.html) - By Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl, Fighting for Pro-Business Legislation I argued in support of pro-business legislation that encourages business development and good paying jobs. This includes the extension of our successful enterprise zone law (original HB2199) and the Strategic Incentive Program (SIP) (original HB3457). These two bills were hijacked with amendments that drastically weakened
- [5 telling signs about this closed gym](https://oregoncatalyst.com/68056-5-telling-signs-closed-gym.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. A locally-owned success story: This now-closed gym on SE Stark Street in Portland was a local business success story that had been in business since 1977. Many of Portland's most celebrated local business champions are facing troubles they can't endure. (See also Portland's Hot Lips pizza rollback, Green
- [Meme: Why cancel culture was created](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69077-meme-cancel-culture-created.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Good message. Also Thomas Sowell said this as well:
- [Top headlines for the week of 6/9](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69084-69084.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Some Dems want to change your kicker payout 2 5 agencies get Fed subpoenas in Fagan investigation 3 Among Capitol feuds, Oregon has political breakdown 4 Breese-Iverson, son apologizes after teen Nazi photo 5 Wyden: Why the drug shortage? Bonus Why are Oregonians so cheap? What happened when MultCo offered free
- [Don't blame tech for Oregon's downturn](https://oregoncatalyst.com/68995-blame-tech-oregons-downturn.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation The Wall Street Journal blames a “tech downtown” for falling wages on the West Coast. The paper notes that average weekly wages have sunk the most in areas where high-paying tech jobs are concentrated, like Washington County, Ore., with a drop of 4.3% But, even less tech-heavy Clackamas County saw wages
- [DeRemer: Bill to help homeless vets as Oregon among worst](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69036-chavezderemer-sponsors-bill-homeless-veterans.html) - Press Release Office of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has introduced the Housing Our Military Veterans Effectively (HOME) Act, which seeks to ensure homeless veterans are able to access and receive the care and resources they need. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12), chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, joined Chavez-DeRemer in introducing
- [2 ballot measures challenge state drug laws](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69071-county-fights-state-drug-laws-2-ballot-measures.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Ballot Measure 110, approved by voters in 2020, eliminated most penalties for hard drugs (meth, cocaine, heroin, etc...). Clackamas County Commissioners say this has caused a drug crisis to overwhelm their county. Clackamas Commissioner have responded to this issue by approving two advisory ballot measures to their County voters
- [Strike! First nurses, now teachers ... state workers next?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69062-nurses-teachers-walkout.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Providence hospital nurses in Portland and Seaside have announced a strike this summer. Now Portland Public School teachers are walking out over conditions. At the same time, Oregon State Public Employees held a 1,000 person rally and warned of a possible strike. On the Portland teachers, KOIN TV reports,
- [Feds investigate 5 state agencies (Fagan pot scandal)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69050-secstate-pot-scandal-feds-investigates-5-state-agencies.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Federal subpoenas have been issued by the U.S. Justice Department to five different Oregon State agencies. The Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services, Department of Revenue, Government Ethics Commission, Oregon Liquor and Cannibus Commission and the Secretary of State’s Office. The issues revolves around the Secretary of State, then Shemia
- [Sen. Bonham: Democrats Are Holding The Session Hostage](https://oregoncatalyst.com/69057-sen-bonham-democrats-holding-session-hostage.html) - From Oregon State Senator Daniel Bonham: My colleagues and I are willing to return to the Legislature to work on bipartisan bills and the state budget. But the Democrats in control would rather sacrifice bipartisan legislation on wildfire, behavioral health, housing, and education in favor of an agenda that is unlawful, uncompromising, and unconstitutional. HB
- [Portland police petition has big turn-in](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97904-portland-police-petition-big-turnin.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Yesterday was the city deadline for city petitions, and the Safer Portland PAC turned in over 60,000 signatures for the petition to fully fund Portland police which will help reverse Portland's notorious crime wave. Roughly 40,000 signatures were needed to qualify. The Taxpayers Association of Oregon was involved in
- [Sen. Drazan: Action to save Oregon pear farmers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97888-drazan-farms.html) - Christine Drazan, Columbia Gorge Pear Growers Call for Immediate State Action to Save Oregon Pear Industry By Christine Drazan for Governor campaign, PARKDALE, Ore. – Senator Christine Drazan (R-Canby) joined pear growers on Monday at Upland Fruit in Hood River County to call for immediate state action as Oregon's pear industry faces one of the
- [Typical scene: Mother shields child's eyes from drug addicts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97899-typical-scene-mother-shields-childs-eyes-drug-addicts.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video where a mother shields her son's eyes from drug addicts on the streets. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A Mom shielding her child’s eyes from drug activity and nudity on the streets of Portland pic.twitter.com/BF5JEyNC0F —
- [Economists duel over Prosperity Council](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97848-economists-duel-prosperity-council.html) - Economists Clash Over Prosperity Council Report By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A recent debate hosted by the Oregon Journalism Project put the state’s economic future center stage, featuring a sharp clash between economist Eric Fruits and commentator Joe Cortright. Examining the recent recommendations from Governor Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council, Fruits delivered a brutal reality
- [What internal Oregon Education Assoc. documents reveal](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97893-internal-oregon-education-assoc-documents-reveal.html) - By Freedom Foundation, The Oregon Education Association has long claimed to speak for educators, students and public schools. But newly reported internal documents raise a fair question for Oregon teachers and education employees: Is OEA primarily focused on representing the workers who fund it or on growing its own political power? According to reporting from
- [Brave Oregonians decorate Kotek's vacant Oregon booth at 250 National Fair](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97877-brave-oregonians-decorate-koteks-vacant-oregon-booth-250-national-fair.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com You may remember our post about how Oregon chose not to participate in the National State Fair where 50 states state were represented because Trump was President. This is what it looked like. Well, several courageous, loving and innovative Oregonians took it upon themselves to put up decorations
- [Portland anti-July 4 sign is why we fight for 250](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97863-portland-antijuly-4-sign-fight-250.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Above is a far-Left sign that was strewn across a Portland bridge above Interstate 84 that decried, "The 4th is a lie. Built on Genocide". This isn't just a sign .. it is what our children are being taught in our schools, on Tik-Tok and in the media. •
- [My neighborhood free flags idea went wrong quick](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97866-neighborhood-free-flags-idea-wrong-quick.html) - By Jason Williams, Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com You probably know by now that I am a very patriotic guy. So I try to inspire my neighborhood by putting out free flags for people to pick-up. This year I also put out a big baking dish full of red-white-blue beads with special USA themed decals
- [World Cup Fans (part 10). German fan in tears over USA kindness](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97859-world-cup-fans-part-10-german-fan-tears-usa-kindness.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon A reporter interviewed a German visitor, named Kraus, who came to America for the World Cup games. During his stay he found himself stranded after a game and complete strangers gave him a ride to his hotel. "I've FALLEN IN LOVE with
- [Gas Price: U.S. $3.80, Oregon $4.58](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97855-gas-price-380-oregon-458.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Latest gas prices show Oregon beyond the average and beyond affordability.
- [Drazan 4th of July video](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97850-drazan-4th-july-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Drazan 4th of July video:
- [23 patriotic memes to cheer 250th](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97803-8-memes-celebrate-big-250.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below,
- [Re-cap of 9 examples of World Cup fans praising USA](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97834-recap-9-examples-world-cup-fans-praising-usa.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon
- [For 250, recite these 17 amazing American achievements](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97830-250-recite-17-amazing-american-achievements.html) - (photo: Williams in front of wall of 10,000 signatures of Oregon 250 Resolution) By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon The Oregon 250 Resolution Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday recognizes these 17 historic American achievements WHEREAS, when our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, a majority of colonists did
- [Top headlines for the week of 7/3](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97824-top-headlines-week-73-3.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek, Drazan react to Prosperity Council 2 Oregon judge applauds racial discrimination 3 Oregon tells voters not to worry about hunt/fish measure 4 Kotek opts OR out of $1,700 education tax credits 5 Read called the S. Court ruling "win" for Oregon voters Bonus 4 of 5 voters reject nearly $1B
- [The Last Signer's "Best Earthly Inheritance"](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97820-signers-earthly-inheritance.html) - by Cascade Policy Institute On the 50th anniversary of America’s Independence, the Declaration’s last living signer, Charles Carroll, left a final message every generation still needs to hear. Two hundred fifty years ago this July 4, the world received a gift as one of the most consequential political documents ever written. When Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence,
- [Rep. Boice: Join nationwide communal Declaration-Independence reading](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97815-rep-boice-join-nationwide-communal-declarationindependence-reading.html) - By Oregon State Representative Court Boice, Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY, United States of America! How blessed and fortunate we are to live here, especially at this time and in this place we call home! On July 8, 2026, communities across the nation will unite in a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating its
- [World Cup fans (part 9).  Portugal visitor wowed by USA love](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97812-world-cup-fans-part-9-portugal-visitor-wowed-usa-love.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon As World Cup fans tour America, they are posting their experiences online as they travel state to state. Here is what one Portugal World Cup fan experienced in America; “My brother and I are here to watch the two Portugal games. Yesterday,
- [Man fleeing persecution wrote "God Bless America" as love letter](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97789-man-fleeing-persecution-wrote-god-bless-america-love-letter.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon Irving Berlin was a child when his family escaped violent Jewish persecution in Russia. Their home was burned down. His family found refuge in America. Irving sold newspapers at age 8 to help feed his family. He then began selling songs, which
- [Other nations burn through many constitutions](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97799-nations-burn-constitutions.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon America’s 250th reminds us on how unique and lasting our Constitution is compared to others. The United States Constitution is the world’s longest lasting constitution at 238 years, and our Declaration of Independence at 250 years. The average constitution of another nation
- [250 Years as a Credal Nation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97792-250-years-credal-nation.html) - I nearly reread Gordon Wood's The Radicalism of the American Revolution this year but didn't get to it. I first read that book while taking Tom Connor's American Heritage course at Hillsdale College. Wood persuasively argued that America was founded as a credal nation. That is to say, we are defined by what we believe,
- [(6 memes) More jokes on Britain for Independence Day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97780-6-memes-jokes-britain-independence-day.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below: (the pointing girl meme)
- [Rep. Elmer: Kotek rejects millions for schools over politics](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97778-rep-elmer-kotek-rejects-millions-schools-politics.html) - House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer Responds to Oregon Opt-Out of Federal Tax Credit That Could Generate Millions For Education BY Oregon State Republican House Leader Lucetta Elmer, SALEM, Ore. — Today, House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) responded to Governor Tina Kotek's decision to decline to opt Oregon into a federal program that would offer
- [World Cup fans (part 8). Relishing in USA size bigness](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97773-world-cup-fans-part-8-relishing-usa-size-bigness.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon As World Cup fans tour America, they are posting their experiences online as they travel state to state. An Italian visitor laughed when he saw the Costco Forever Roll toilet paper package. A Swiss World Cup visitor compared the giant ground beef
- [Sen. Drazan on Health Director resignation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97770-sen-drazan-health-director-resignation.html) - Christine Drazan Responds to Resignation of Oregon Health Authority Director By Christine Drazan for Governor campaign, SALEM, Ore. – Senator Christine Drazan (R-Canby), candidate for governor, released the following statement after Governor Tina Kotek announced Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi will resign effective August 1. “Dr. Hathi made the right decision to step
- [Lars Larson: On the birthright citizenship ruling](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97767-lars-larson-birthright-citizenship-ruling.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Brace yourself for a very different America after yesterday’s despicable decision from the Supreme court on Birthright citizenship. A thousand little anchor babies are popping out of illegal aliens every day in America…and now they officially have citizenship that the Congress can’t override by
- [World Cup fans (part 7). Blown away by our kindness](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97764-world-cup-fans-part-7-blown-kindness.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon As World Cup fans tour America, they are posting their experiences online as they travel state to state. This Finnish woman said this about American kindness; "Okay, so here's my quick first impression on living in the US. I arrived to LA
- [Rep. Helfrich: 6 urgent steps to rescue local farms](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97762-rep-helfrich-6-urgent-steps-rescue-local-farms.html) - Helfrich Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Oregon Family Farms By Oregon State Representative Jeff Helfrich, Hood River, OR – Following a meeting with Columbia Gorge tree fruit growers yesterday afternoon, Representative Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) is calling on Governor Tina Kotek, state agencies, and legislative leaders to take immediate action to address the
- [Poll: Party leader disfavored by own party](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97758-poll-party-leader-disfavored-party.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN highlights a Gallup Poll showing that the nation's top Democrat elected office, Senator Chuck Schumer, lost a 40 point favor-ability lead to -1 since 2020. This represents a broader dissatisfaction among political leaders.
- [Photo shows Kotek's embarrassing state vacancy at 250 fair](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97724-photo-shows-koteks-embarrassing-oregon-vacancy-250-fair.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The American 250th semiquincentennial is a once in a lifetime event. To celebrate at the National Mall a National State Fair has been created where all 50 states can show off their wonders. • Wisconsin showed off Harley Davidson motorcycles. • Florida made a mini-put put golf course. • Montana
- [Socialist lawmaker didn't pay $7,000 property taxes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97731-socialist-lawmakers-pay-7000-property-taxes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Socialist Portland City Councilor Mitch Green (Dist #4) has racked up $7,328 in unpaid 2025 property taxes. The Coincilor said it was an oversight over his getting a new loan over his house.. The County Assessor sent three notices to his home, but received no payment. Councilor Mitch
- [Please support Taxpayers Association](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97746-support-taxpayers-association.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com If you appreciate … • Historic gas tax victory (saved you $400 yearly) • Oregon Catalyst (1 million views annually) • Oregon Watchdog (25 years ad-free, paywall free) • Non-stop Kotek political cartoons • 9-newspaper ad campaign for Oregon 250 Resolution Then please consider a donation.
- [Black bear found near Wilsonville Fred Meyer](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97741-black-bear-wilsonville-fred-meyer.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Wilsonville Police helped chase a black bear in Wilsonville away from businesses and homes and towards the Willamette River. The Wilsonville Police reported, "Yesterday, deputies responded to reports of a young black bear moving through the city. Around 10:45 p.m., deputies led it towards the river. Black bears are
- [World Cup fans (part 6). Brits praise, vindicate our air conditioners](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97734-world-cup-fans-part-6-brits-praise-vindicate-air-conditioners.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon As World Cup fans tour America, they are posting their experiences online as they travel state to state. These British visitors shared their praise for having air conditioning in their AirBnB home. Here is what they posted online about America'; "We noticed
- [(6 memes) USA jabs Europe over air conditioning](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97713-6-memes-usa-jabs-europe-air-conditioning.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [Sen. Drazan applauds ruling on protecting women's sports](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97710-sen-drazan-applauds-ruling-protecting-womens-sports.html) - DRAZAN APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT RULING PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS By Christine Drazan for Governor campaign, Portland, Ore. – Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to protect women's sports through legislation. Sen. Christine Drazan (R-Canby), candidate for governor, released the following statement applauding the Court's ruling: "This ruling is a victory
- [Lars Larson: Mail ballot ruling](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97708-lars-larson-mail-ballot-ruling.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense A bomb shell this morning proves that the worst pond scum in DC ain’t found in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, but in Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts sided with the three crazy liberals on the court to declare that Presidential election ballots CAN
- [World cup fans (part 5) French girl finds healing in USA ways](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97705-world-cup-fans-part-5-french-girl-finds-healing-usa-ways.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon International visitors for the World Cup games are posting on social media their praise for America. Here is one French woman's social media post: "There's something I deeply love with the Americans is their mindset of we don't care. Do whatever you
- [Chart: 6 states that refused to be in 250th national state fair](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97702-chart-6-states-refused-250th-national-state-fair.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com There were 6 states that refused to be in the national state fair which celebrates our nation's 250th. Oregon was one of those states that declined to be present. Each state is given a large exhibit space to showcase their features. This comes across as partisan and political, where
- [Kid's USA drawing reminds me patriotism still alive](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97699-kids-usa-drawing-reminds-patriotism-alive.html) - By Jason Williams Founder of Taxpayers Association of Oregon, A friend's granddaughter drew this sweet scene of America just for me which includes an American flag, a bald eagle and even mentions the 250th Birthday (she spelled it 2050). This is a good reminder than many children are embracing the 250th moment and expressing their
- [Most petitions failing ... except 2](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97692-petitions-failing-2.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Friday, July 3rd, is the final deadline day for state petitions to submit signatures to qualify for the Oregon November ballot. Based on a scan of news reports and on people in the field working the petitions, it appears that almost all the petitions making the news in 2026
- [Do you enjoy Catalyst? Watchdog? Gas tax win? (kindly support us)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97696-enjoy-catalyst-watchdog-gas-tax-win-kindly-support.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com If you appreciate ... • Historic gas tax victory (saved you $400 yearly) • Oregon Catalyst (1 million views annually) • Oregon Watchdog (25 years ad-free, paywall free) • Non-stop Kotek political cartoons Then please consider a donation. It took a lot of money to
- [City eyes ban on right turns on red](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97689-city-eyes-banning-turns-red.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The City of Portland is considering banning drivers from turning right at a red light for over 200 intersections. The ban is designed to reduce pedestrian accidents. It just may be that Oregon has a pedestrian-auto-accident problem because Portland has a massive population of homeless and drug-intoxicated addicts walking
- [6 memes to start your week](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97679-6-memes-start-week-2.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [World Cup fans (part 4): Americans don't know how lucky they are](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97674-world-cup-fans-part-4-americans-lucky.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon As World Cup fans around the world come to America to watch the games, they are leaving behind messages online on how much they appreciate our country. This woman from Britain has been to 27 other countries and can see first hand
- [Economist dissects Kotek's Prosperity plan](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97670-economist-dissects-koteks-prosperity-plan.html) - If Oregon adopted every Prosperity Council recommendation, would a growing employer finally choose the state? By Economist Dr. Eric Fruits, See his Oregon Ledger podcast When Oregon Governor Tina Kotek rolled out her Prosperity Roadmap, I wrote that it misdiagnosed the problem: The Roadmap misdiagnoses the state’s crisis by treating structural pathologies—rooted in high
- [(your taxes) Homeless discard new, unopened tents from County](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97667-taxes-homeless-discard-unopened-tents-county.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of one homeless camp where new tents and tarps were unstopped. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Tents, tarps, harm reduction and lots and lots of sandwiches all funded by the county. That is not the permanent
- [Liberal fail: Oregon grows half rate of nation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97663-liberal-oregon-fail-growing-rate-nation.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon liberals have received their wish list for the state. This includes; (1) high taxes (2) far-reaching costly environmental mandates (3) State government spending higher (per population) than 40 other states (4) high minimum wage (5) government hand-outs far exceeding most other states (6) Health care taxes and mandates
- [World Cup fans love USA (part 3) Wild hospitality story](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97660-world-cup-fans-love-usa-part-3-wild-hospitality-story.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com, celebrating America’s 250th Founder of Taxpayers Association Oregon This is a funny story. As World Cup fans tour America, they are posting their experiences online as they travel state to state. Some Americans are following these visitors online and reaching out to them on their social media and sending them
- [Downtown Portland down 70% in property values](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97592-downtown-portland-70-property-values.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, KATU-2 Has run the numbers and the loss of market value in downtown Portland properties is down an astonishing 70% since 2019. This has resulted in tens of millions of dollars of tax revenue loss. There have been 10 new taxes that Portlanders have been hit with in the
- [Lars Larson: Blazer remodel rejected, despite extortion](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97652-lars-larson-blazer-remodel-rejected-extortion.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense A brand new public opinion poll shows massive opposition to taxpayer funding of MODA center renovation that mostly benefits billionaire ball team owner Tom Dundon. This is the second poll done by Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation. And here’s where it gets very interesting. The
- [Woman transports 75 lbs of pot from Oregon to Kentucky](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97653-woman-transports-75-lbs-pot-oregon-kentucky.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A Massachusetts woman has been arrested for flying over 70 pounds of marijuana from Oregon into Kentucky. This just shows that Oregon's abundant marijuana supply does not always stay in Oregon. The street was valued at over $150,000.
- [Top headlines for the week of 6/26](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97647-top-headlines-week-626-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Elected Dems come out against IP28 (Peace Act) 2 $25 minimum wage? 3 Why Oregon pays more as USA gas prices fall 4 Blazers owner: Taxpayers must fund arena 5 Tootie Smith: new Office of Seafood Bonus County prioritizes housing for LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC Right turns at red lights could be prohibited
- [We Can’t Afford Metro’s Affordable Housing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97643-afford-metros-affordable-housing.html) - by Randal O'Toole Affordable housing projects funded with Metro’s 2018 housing bond have wasted more than a billion dollars due to bad decisions made by Metro on how to spend that money. Metro’s single-minded focus on increasing the population density of the Portland urban area led it to mostly fund projects that are three to
- [Portland voters: Download police petition at home. Put in mail today](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97637-portland-voters-download-police-petition-sign-put-mail-today.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Attention City of Portland voters. Please sign the petition to restore police levels in Portland which will help reverse the crime wave, clean up our streets and improve 991 response times. You can print a single-signer one-line petition directly from your printer! Download petition here. After downloading, please print
- [Blazers, data centers, crashing down around Kotek](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97619-blazer-arena-datacenters-crashing-kotek.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Big news. Oregon Capitol Watch just released a poll that shows that nearly 80% of Oregon voters do not want a taxpayer subsidy to remodel the Blazer Moda center. View the poll here. This poll comes at the same day the new Blazer owner visited Portland and said taxpayers
- [Paying in Cash: An anecdote of SB 1565 cost](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97624-paying-cash-anecdote-sb-1565s-cost.html) - In the short session of 2022, the Oregon legislature passed SB 1565, mandating businesses accept physical currency as a method of payment. Last year, they doubled down on this, passing SB 1176, which directed the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry (BOLI) on enforcement. This is a classic example of how voters tell pollsters they
- [(5 memes) Truism on getting older](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97611-5-memes-truism-older.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Rep. Elmer: Comments on latest Prosperity Council recommendations](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97609-rep-elmer-comments-latest-prosperity-council-recommendations.html) - Prosperity Council Recommendations Could Put Oregon Back on Track, Will Leadership Act By Oregon House Republican leader, SALEM, Ore. — Today, Governor Kotek’s Prosperity Council issued its official recommendations, which include relaxing Oregon’s regulatory burden, reconnecting to federal tax codes, and lowering taxes. Experts are recommending a much-needed course correction for Oregon’s failing
- [Poll: 4 of 5 voters reject near $1B for Moda - even If Blazers Leave](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97606-poll-4-5-voters-reject-1b-moda-blazers-leave.html) - NEW POLL: Four Out of Five Oregon Voters Reject Nearly $1 Billion for the Moda Center, Even If the Trail Blazers Leave By Jeff Kropf, Oregon Capitol Watch, SALEM, Ore. As Oregon leaders debate public funding approaching $1 billion for the Moda Center following renewed calls for public investment from new Portland Trail Blazers owner
- [World Cup fans love USA (part 2).  Didn't believe yellow school buses were real](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97601-world-cup-fans-love-usa-part-2-yellow-school-buses-real.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon 250.com, celebrating America's 250th One of the funny things to come out of international fans from around the world coming to America to attend World Cup soccer matches is to see how many have been surprised to see a yellow school bus. They assumed it was only used as a prop
- [Drazan: Kotek settlement opens floodgates of Covid lawsuits](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97604-drazan-kotek-settlement-opens-floodgates-covid-lawsuits.html) - KOTEK’S UNPRECEDENTED SETTLEMENT OPENS FLOODGATES FOR COVID LAWSUITS By Christine Drazan for Governor, Canby, Ore. – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced an unprecedented $49 million settlement to the 2022 class actions in Maney v. State of Oregon. This settlement contributes to a growing liability crisis that threatens the solvency of the state’s self-insurance fund. Senator
- [Lars Larson: DA  violates Sanctuary Law while claiming to follow it](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97598-da-violates-sanctuary-law-claiming-follow.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you thought things changed when voters forcefully retired Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt-for-brains, you thought wrong. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, has granted special treatment for illegal alien criminals that he doesn’t give to American citizens. Now, the House Judiciary Committee of
- [Homeless perch camps in middle of street](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97595-homeless-perch-camps-middle-street.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how the homeless camping creeps out in a busy street. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless person living in the middle of a busy street pic.twitter.com/SZs1HLzMOw — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) June 14, 2026
- [Health agency botches pool rule](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97590-health-agency-botches-pool-rule.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The Oregon Health Authority adopted a statewide rule in April 2025 prohibiting anyone under 14 access a poll to be accompanied by an adult. The rule also said that pools must post a notice saying the state “recommends” children under 14 be accompanied by an adult. The agency, never
- [7 ways we're winning the Oregon tax war](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97541-7-ways-oregon-taxpayers-winning-tax-war.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. Historic gas tax defeat. First and foremost, Governor Kotek’s $4.3 billion gas tax went down to defeat by 83%. As one of the Chief Petitioners (also Sen. Starr, Rep. Diehl), I saw from the inside that the 8-month process of collecting a quarter-million signatures and then campaigning at
- [Last day to return petitions in mail](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97575-day-return-petitions-mail.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com All petitions, statewide, city and county-levels petitions are due in the coming days. Please return any petition with signatures ASAP. You can often look on the back of the petition to see where you can mail it. If you still have the statewide Death Tax Repeal petition or the
- [World Cup fans love USA (part 1). They're hoarding ranch](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97562-world-cup-fans-love-usa-part-1-hoarding-ranch.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon 250.com Oregon website to celebrate America's 250th As soccer fans around the world descend on the United States hosting the World Cup, the fans are buying up what they cannot get in back home. For Europeans, the #1 requested food gift to bring back home is ranch dressing. It generally does
- [Oregon inspired frog protest in DC over Reflecting pool algae](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97567-oregon-inspired-frog-protest-dc-reflecting-pool-algae.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Algae has returned to the Washington DC Reflecting Pool after Trump had worked to get it repaired. For reasons unclear people have been cited by police for trespassing in the pool, sometimes pouring a substance into the water, other times for urinating in the pool. Liberal activists came out
- [Kotek cancels Oregon role in national 250 fair, but you can still be involved](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97559-kotek-cancels-oregon-role-national-250-fair-involved.html) - By Oregon State Republican Party, Oregonians were disappointed to hear that Governor Tina Kotek declined the opportunity to promote Oregon’s business, industry, art, culture, and history at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair. Freedom 250 built a 25' x 30' exhibit booth for every state at no charge to the states, but Oregonians will
- [Patti Adair challenges Rep. Bynum to 3 debates](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97557-patti-adair-challenges-rep-bynum-3-debates.html) - Commissioner Patti Adair Challenges Congresswoman Janelle Bynum To 3 Debates By Patti Adair for Congress, press release, SISTERS, OR- Today, Deschutes County Commissioner and Republican nominee for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, Patti Adair, challenged Congresswoman Janelle Bynum to 3 debates. Commissioner Adair stated the following: “Today, I am calling on Congresswoman Bynum to participate in
- [Liberal taxes wrecked Portland's art, theater community](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97538-liberal-taxes-wrecked-portlands-art-theater-community.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian has a great article about the long-term decline trends of Portland's theater and art activities. The chart above shows the Big 5 Portland theaters (Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, Newmark Theatre, Dolores Winningstad Theatre, Brunish Theatre) that show plays, concerts and guest lectures. Audiences are way
- [Lars Larson: Education news just got even worse](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97534-lars-larson-education-news-worse.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Oregon lawmakers not only screw up education with bad choices, they seem to hunt for ways to make the plight of children worse, by design. Consider that the Beaver State now ranks as one of the top education spending states in America…higher than even
- [Poll: Americans rethink America](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97531-poll-americans-rethink-america.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Fox News show a new poll that reveals a tripling of the number of Americans who want to live in another country.
- [Random teens caught with 8 lbs fentanyl, 8 cells, 1 big cash stash](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97528-random-teens-caught-8-lbs-fentanyl-8-cells-1-big-cash-stash.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Officers tried to stop a vehicle with two teens inside after they observed suspicious behavior at a park. They speed off from police. It took spike strips to eventually stop them. Police found; 8 pounds of fentanyl, 8 cell-phones, a stash of cash and several drug packets ready for
- [Lars Larson: Guess who is exempt from heat regulations?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97492-lars-larson-guess-exempt-form-heat-regulations.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense When the weather turns this hot and dry, I don’t blame governments for imposing burn bans. I do object to the double standard applied to the benefit of the so-called homeless. Multnomah and Washington Counties have banned all forms of burning including land clearing
- [Deadline! Deadline! Return all petitions ASAP.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97520-deadline-deadline-return-petitions-asap.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com All petitions, statewide, city and county-levels petitions are due in the coming days. Please return any petition with signatures ASAP. You can often look on the back of the petition to see where you can mail it. If you still have the statewide Death Tax Repeal petition or the
- [Statewide ad campaign for Oregon 250 Resolution](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97512-statewide-ad-campaign-oregon-250-resolution.html) - A wall of 10,000 signers helps honor the Oregon 250 Resolution celebrating America's 250th. By Jason Williams Founder of Oregon250.com Founder of Taxpayers Association of Oregon, America's big 250th is almost here. To celebrate, we are showcasing our Oregon 250 Resolution in half-page advertisements in some of the state's largest newspapers (Statesman Journal, Eugene Register
- [(6 memes) Spoof on Obama's new Presidential library](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97505-5-memes-spoof-obamas-presidential-library.html) - By Guest Submission Meme: More memes below:
- [(video) Tour of elaborate, MadMax style homeless bunker](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97502-video-tour-elaborate-madmax-style-homeless-bunker.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of walking through a homeless bunker. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Inside a homeless bunker pic.twitter.com/opIfzOW1QY— Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) June 5, 2026
- [Kotek, all House Dems now oppose hunt-fish ban (IP28)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97499-kotek-house-dems-oppose-huntfish-ban-ip28.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com All 37-members of the Oregon House Democrat caucus oppose IP 28 the petition to ban hunting and fishing in Oregon. Here is their statement: “Our caucus represents a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives, but we are united in opposing Initiative Petition 28. Criminalizing farming, ranching, hunting, and fishing
- [(photo) Hay barn becomes giant fireball](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97495-photo-hay-barn-giant-fireball.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A fast spreading fire at the Mollala Coleman Ranch was a risky and fearsome call for Molalla Fire & Rescue. Under fire was a barn full of hay. Firefighters had to move back and focus on stopping other structures from catching fire. These photos by the fire department are
- [Top headlines for the week of 6/19](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97486-top-headlines-week-619-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Concealed guns banned from public buildings? 2 Oregon made a decision on redistricting 3 Outdoor retailer closing 60 stores including Oregon 4 Oregon Nat'l Guard is changing under Trump 5 Oregon AG wins $4.8M COVID lawsuit Bonus Oregon, the worst states for a road trip Controversial price tag tech comes to
- [IP28’s Radical Attempt to Kill Oregon’s Way of Life](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97487-ip28s-radical-attempt-kill-oregons-life.html) - by Vanessa Mayer with Naomi Inman Hunting, fishing, farming, and ranching have always been a way of life in Oregon — from millennia of Native American stewardship to the more than 35,000 farms and ranches operating statewide today, according to the 2025 Oregon State Board of Agriculture. But one group of initiative petitioners is now
- [Another brilliant quote from American Legion's kids' patriot packet](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97482-brilliant-quote-american-legions-kids-patriot-packet.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com a project to honor America's 250th. This quote above is from the Oregon American Legion Patriot packet that they handed out to children at the recent air show in Oregon. See my previous post on it here "American Legion patriot packet for kids makes me proud." It was in their
- [American Legion patriot packet for kids makes me proud](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97478-american-legion-patriot-packet-kids-proud.html) - By Jason Williams, Oregon 250.com a project to honor America's 250th. At the recent Air Show the American Legion was passing out patriot packets to children. It included a comic book called “Light of Liberty”. The comic book shared how to be a good citizen. In the comic there is a patriotic colonial soldier who
- [Rep. Dexter wants to ban Musk's wealth (critics school her)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97451-rep-dexter-ban-musks-wealth-critics-school.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com When Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire, Oregon Congresswoman Maxine Dexter said "When I say tax the rich, I'm looking at you, Elon Musk. No one should have this much money." What people said in reply on X is perfect and I could have said it better.
- [Read Books](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97470-read-books.html) - I recently read one of those quotation compilation books, this one titled Who Said That? Composed by George Sweeting with an emphasis on Christian topics, this version was full of interesting theological and devotional quotes I hadn't seen before. However, I ran into a number of apocryphal attributions I knew were fake. Sweeting didn't sweat
- [(shock chart) 11 states where socialist primary candidates are winning](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97465-shock-chart-11-states-socialist-primary-candidates-winning.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This Fox News chart featured during the Laura Ingraham show yesterday, highlighted the recent primary victories for socialist-leaning candidates. These races reflect both U.S. Senate (Texas, Maine), Congressional and major mayoral races (Los Angeles, Washington DC).
- [Deadline nears: Please sign, send back (live saving) Portland police petition](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97463-deadline-nears-sign-send-live-saving-portland-police-petition.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Please return the Portland police petition by mail by Wednesday June 24th. If you need one please email us ASAP below, there is still time to sign. Initiative petition (#1PDX2026) restores defunded Portland Police by adding 400 new officers. This will not only clean up our streets but it
- [(6 memes) Jeep makes wild World Cup USA bet](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97443-6-memes-jeep-wild-world-cup-usa-bet.html) - By Guest Submission meme, This post below is about World Cup fans coming to America and seeing things they saw in movies but did not see it as real.
- [1 hour after overdose death, homeless loot belongings](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97440-1-hour-overdose-death-homeless-loot-belongings.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of man taking another homeless man's belongings only 1 hour after he died. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Another homeless person I never died of a fentanyl overdose pic.twitter.com/JnHdM6W3lQ — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) June
- [Drazan: Kotek hides from media debate](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97434-drazan-kotek-hides-media-debate.html) - TINA KOTEK HIDES FROM HER OWN RECORD, REFUSES OREGON NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION DEBATE BY Christine Drazan for Governor campaign Press Release, Canby, Ore. – Today, failed Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declined to participate in a debate organized by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, snubbing voters who want to hear directly from her and see
- [Director Tootie Smith: New Oregon seafood era starts now](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97431-director-tootie-smith-oregon-seafood-era-starts.html) - A New Era for Oregon Seafood Starts Now, USDA Announces Office of Seafood By Tootie Smith, State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency in Oregon Oregon fishers, crabbers, clammers and shrimpers will greatly benefit from the newly established Office of Seafood, recently announced by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in a move that signals a stronger federal commitment to support and revitalize America’s seafood Industry. From Newport
- [Rep. Yunker: University bailout reflects failed liberal policies](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97429-rep-yunker-university-bailout-reflects-failed-liberal-policies.html) - REP. DWAYNE YUNKER BLAMES TODAY’S $7.5 MILLION SOU FUNDING ON DEMOCRATS WAR ON ECONOMY AND EDUCATION By Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker, SALEM, ORE. — Representative Dwayne Yunker (R-Grants Pass) issued a statement following the legislature’s Joint Emergency Board vote today to approve $7.5 million of emergency funding for Southern Oregon University (SOU), identifying the
- [Sen. Brock Smith: Stop removal of ocean monitors](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97427-sen-brock-smith-stop-removal-ocean-monitors.html) - Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus Calls on National Science Foundation to Halt Removal of Critical Ocean Monitoring Buoys By Oregon State Senator Brock Smith, SALEM, Ore. — Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford), Vice Chair of the Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus, announced today that the Coastal Caucus sent a letter formally urging the National Science Foundation
- [Oregon makes worst road trip states.  Why?  High taxes!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97420-oregon-worst-road-trip-states-high-taxes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Liberals' excessive high taxes have killed the best features of Oregon. The Oregonian reports on a study ranking Oregon as #45 for states to do a road trip. The reason Oregon was rated so bad was because our gas taxes were among the highest in the country. High
- [Health insurance rates to jump 17%](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97418-health-insurance-rates-jump-17.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Medical insurance premiums in Oregon are likely to jump an average of 17 percent next year if insurers have their way, and purchasers of individual and small group health plans will have fewer options as well, according to The Willamette Week. Oregon regulators recently released data showing proposed rate
- [6 memes: Musk, Trump, World Cup ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97409-6-memes-musk-trump-world-cup.html) - By Guest Submission memes, More memes below:
- [Kotek-Drazan Debate: Drazan pushes for rural inclusion](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97406-kotekdrazan-debate-drazan-pushes-rural-inclusion.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has said she wants three televised debates. State Senator and governor candidate Christine Drazan, replied with a request that they not all be located along I-5. See Drazan's post below:
- [Rep. Diehl wins big Common Sense Leader award](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97403-rep-diehl-wins-big-common-sense-leader-award.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Ed Diehl won the Commonsense Leader of the Year Award from the Salem Area Solutions Alliance. His Facebook post below:
- [15 days for $13 priority mail letter to reach East Coast](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97400-15-days-13-priority-mail-letter-reach-east-coast.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Over time we noticed is could take weeks for first class mail to go from Oregon to the East Coast. As a result we began paying over $10 to send priority mail letters for urgent matters. Now we are witnessing priority mail, being delayed by a week or two. Mostly
- [Lars Larson: Wipe out a forest, plant solar panels, call it green?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97398-lars-larson-wipe-forest-plant-solar-panels-call-green.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The environmental crowd surely makes it hard to figure out their definition of “green”. Consider the more than 8-thousand acres of pristine forest located right next to the Klamath River in Southern Oregon. If anyone proposed to cut those trees into lumber, environmentalists would
- [Absurd anti-Musk quotes much like Portland trend](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97395-absurd-antimusk-quotes-portland-trend.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com As Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire last week, the liberals and socialists came out to define this as a crime. Hasan Piker said Elon Musk was lucky by saying that Musk "failed upwards". Even the world's most successful man is deemed unsuccessful by liberal standards. A U.S.
- [Nugent tears into Oregon Hunt-Fish ban (IP 28) on Fox](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97392-nugent-tears-oregon-huntfish-ban-ip-28-fox.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Rock star and hunting advocate Ted Nugent was on Fox News blasting the Oregon petition #28 which would ban hunting and fishing in Oregon.
- [Alert Portland friends of these super-predators, petition to stop them.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97385-alert-portland-friends-superpredators-petition-stop.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Please forward this email to any friend you have in Portland!!! Portland is over-run with super-predators. • Portland's Ali Quraishi raped, sodomized and sexual assaulted nine different women. • Brian Lankford has been arrested 220 times. • Barry Trennel Sanders charged with 1,000 store theft incidents. • Aubrey Ashton
- [(7 memes) We got the Elon Musk memes!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97376-7-memes-elon-musk-memes.html) - By Guest Submission meme... More memes below:
- [Multnomah cool centers closed (Clack-Wash open)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97370-multnomah-cool-centers-closed-clackwash-open.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The news warned of record breaking heat in the Portland area this weekend. As of Saturday, Multnomah County decided to not open their cooling centers while Clackamas and Washington County had theirs open. Multnomah won't decide if Sunday will be open until Sunday morning comes. So much for preventative
- [Meet the homeless-with-homes people](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97372-meet-homelesswithhomes-people.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of a man who has a home but lives on the streets anyways. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless man and he actually has housing meaning technically he’s not Homeless. This is very common. Many
- [Another light sentence for mayhem rioter](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97367-light-sentence-mayhem-rioter.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on a Portland Leftist rioter who helped destroy the front of a Federal ICE building and then hurled a rock which hit the face of an ICE agent. He was only given 30 months of a sentence. Read below and then follow Andy
- [Lars Larson: City council lavish themselves](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97364-lars-larson-city-council-lavish.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense When even far-left liberals declare government ineffective and way too expensive, you know we’re in trouble. Consider the condemnation offered up by the very liberal Steve Novick who sits on the Portland City council. Voters blew up the old 5 member council and replaced
- [Top headlines for the week of 6/12](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97359-top-headlines-week-612-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek pulls out of Great American State Fair 2 Oregon sues over Trump DEI executive order 3 Primary results: what it means for business 4 National headline rekindles debate over gov't reach 5 What really happens to Oregon lottery $$? Bonus OR man faces terrorism charges, declaring ‘war’ on U.S. Treasury
- [PPS’ Failed Equity Policy Shows No Evidence, No Results](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97356-pps-failed-equity-policy-shows-evidence-results.html) - by Naomi Inman Testimony by John A. Charles, Jr. Portland Public Schools briefly revisited its Racial Educational Equity Policy (Policy 2.10.010-P) at the June 9 board meeting — and the contradictions are hard to ignore, as Cascade president John Charles underscored in his letter to board. Despite more than a decade of implementation, the District’s Equity Funding Policy (which Cascade
- [Democrat Senator on Fox News on Hunt-Fish ban IP28](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97353-democrat-senator-fox-news-huntfish-ban-ip28.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com . Oregon State Senator Anthony Broadman makes a great case against the hunting-fishing ban ballot measure (IP28). It shows the bi-partisan opposition to these measure.
- [Ben Franklin quote](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97348-ben-franklin-quote.html) - Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Amazing Benjamin Franklin quote, "Hence ’Tis a Common Observation here that our Cause is the Cause of all Mankind; and that we are fighting for their Liberty in defending our own. ’Tis a glorious Task assign’d us by Providence; which has I trust given us Spirit and
- [Portland voters: Sign petition to restore police funding](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97345-portland-voters-sign-petition-restore-police-funding.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Initiative petition (#1PDX2026) restores defunded Portland Police by adding 400 new officers. This will not only clean up our streets but it will save lives! It is funded by dedicating 25% of the existing surcharge on corporate retailers (Clean Energy Surcharge fund). The tax was projected to raise
- [Another AI Hallucination Before an Oregon Court](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97342-ai-hallucination-oregon-court.html) - I've twice written about a lawyer coming into hot water when his filing before an Oregon court contained fabricated citations. He didn't make up the citations. His artificial intelligence software did that without his knowledge. When AI makes stuff up, the euphemism fast becoming a technical term is "hallucination." It's happened again, this time before
- [Higher income leave Oregon, while lower incomes move in](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97338-higher-income-leave-oregon-incomes-move.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Recently, 677 of the most wealthiest fled Multnomah. Those who moving into Multnomah County represent much lower income than the ones moving out. How long can this last? Here is how we got here: The 2020 Preschool-for-All ballot measure raised income taxes by 1.5% to 3% while the tri-county
- [Treasure Sec. skewers Wyden during hearing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97335-treasure-sec-skewers-wyden-hearing.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, During a Senate hearing that involved the Jeffrey E-files (using the full word sometimes gets articles censored), there was a very terse exchange between Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent. See the video below or also here:
- [(6 memes) Liberal hypocrisy on your neighbors](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97326-6-memes-liberal-hypocrisy-neighbors.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, The above applies to Oregon since then-Governor Brown asked people to snitch on their neighbors during Thanksgiving if they exceeded the 5-person limit. More memes below:
- [Sen. Brock Smith video to 2026 grads](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97319-sen-brock-smith-video-2026-grads.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch,
- [(video) Homeless man's dog with giant tumor reflects abuse](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97313-video-homeless-mans-dog-giant-tumor-neglect.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of a homeless man with his dog who has a large tumor. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I met a dog with a serious tumor on its leg. His homeless owner was hoping to get a
- [Lars Larson: Portland's public housing faces bankruptcy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97320-lars-larson-portlands-public-housing-faces-bankruptcy.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The city of Portland’s taxpayer subsidized housing agency, Home Forward, is sliding rapidly toward a financial cliff. Mayor Keith Wilson warns the agency faces financial insolvency…what most of us call “can’t pay your bills”. 200-million of Home Forward’s 300-million dollar budget comes from the
- [Portland's 30 new speed-cams issue 70,000 tickets](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97316-portlands-30-speedcams-issue-70000-tickets.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Last week we reported that the town of Sherwood handed-out 1,000 speeding tickets in one week, which represented 5% of the entire by proportional representation. This week, the Portland Bureau of transportation announced that their 30 new speed cameras in Portland have handed-out nearly 70,000 tickets since last November
- [Poll: Slide in Democrat party over immigration](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97310-poll-slide-democrat-party-immigration.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN featured a Fox News poll asking voters which party they trusted more on immigration. In 2018, the Democrat Party had a =&% lead. Today, the Republican party has a +8% lead.
- [Portland voters -- please sign petition to restore police](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97307-portland-voters-sign-petition-restore-police.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Initiative petition (#1PDX2026) restores defunded Portland Police by adding 400 new officers. This will not only clean up our streets but it will save lives! It is funded by dedicating 25% of the existing surcharge on corporate retailers (Clean Energy Surcharge fund). The tax was projected to raise
- [Lars Larson: Sky high fees but DMVs closed?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97305-lars-larson-sky-high-fees-dmvs-closed.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Hey Tina Kotek, how about running for re-election based on your sky-high auto registration and driver licensing costs? I know you love to blame things on Donald Trump, like gas prices. Of course, your double standard shows through when we point out that Oregon
- [Drazan video blasts Kotek's $2.5B accounting errors](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97302-drazan-video-blasts-koteks-25b-accounting-errors.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon State Senator and Governor candidate Christine Drazan released this new video on Kotek's accounting errors.
- [Catching Kotek in an education lie](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97299-catching-kotek-education-lie.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Kotek’s education statement is a ruse. Gov. Kotek said we made history with our high graduation rates. What she left out was the fact that Oregon was among the worst states in terms of graduation rates and politicians decided to cover it up by passing a bill in 2021
- [(6 memes) NY Knicks riots blamed on Trump](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97291-6-memes-ny-knicks-riots-blamed-trump.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below,
- [Orcas make big jumps off Oregon coast (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97288-orcas-big-jumps-oregon-coast-video.html) - . (video/photo: Tradewinds Charters) By NW Spotlight, Oregon provides a lot of wild and unexpected scenes if you are at the right place at the right time. Tradewinds Charters provided this video as a reminder.
- [Blazer ask goes from $500M to $880M](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97286-blazer-500m-880m.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A 2024 report showed that the Blazer arena, Moda Center, needed $500 million in upgrades. Now that request has been boosted to $880 million. All of these requests are being asked from taxpayers throughout Oregon, 99% of whom do not attend Blazer games. The State Legislature has passed bills
- [Lars Larson: For God's sake, SAY HER NAME!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97284-lars-larson-gods-sake.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense For the last two weeks, I’ve told you about the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl…and the double life sentence imposed on her killer. Sahara Dwight died 16 years ago, but now her killer, Dustin Wallace, may walk out of prison decades earlier
- [Chart: Trust in media hits record lows](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97281-chart-trust-media-hits-record-lows.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Gallup has revealed new data on the public's trust of the media and it continues to get worse. As of 2025, it has hit a record low for the lowest number of people who trust the media by a measure of a great deal/fair amount. A trusted free-press in
- [In 1776, 7-Up soda did this ingenious celebration](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97278-1776-7up-soda-ingenious-celebration.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. In 1776, the popular 7-up soda pop ran a 50-state version of their pop cans. Each can feature a different state to honor. Each can also hold one of the 50-part puzzle pieces, which, if stacked as a pyramid, showcased a secret image.
- [Help wanted: People to dress up as Betsy Ross, Washington, more ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97271-wanted-people-dress-betsy-ross-washington.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com America's 250 is upon us and we are seeking people who would love to dress up as Betsy Ross, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. All for fun. Reach out to us soon.
- [Chart: Luxury cars owned by food stamp users](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97226-chart-luxury-cars-owned-food-stamp-users.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The Foundation of Government Accountability had this chart showing in one state the luxury vehicles owned by food stamp recipients.
- [Portland voters, please sign the fully-fund police petition!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97268-portland-voters-sign-fullyfund-police-petition.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Initiative petition (#1PDX2026) restores defunded Portland Police by adding 400 new officers. It is funded by dedicating 25% of the existing surcharge on corporate retailers (Clean Energy Surcharge fund). The tax was projected to raise $50 million a year – it now raises $200 million a year. That’s
- [Top headlines for the week of 6/5](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97221-top-headlines-week-65-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek gives IP-28 statement 2 Fox News: Hunting, fishing ban faces backlash 3 Unions slam Kotek's economic council 4 Kotek bragged on grad rates. There's a big problem 5 7,000 Lose Oregon SNAP Benefits Bonus $10M to reduce barriers to housing New Oregon law closes interest rate loophole LaPine rejects data
- [Oregon forecast: Recession, Iran, population trends](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97263-oregon-forecast-recession-iran-population-trends.html) - By Economist Dr. Eric Fruits, See his Oregon Ledger podcast Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis puts out four economic forecasts a year. Usually, the changes from one quarter to the next are modest—updated tracking numbers, minor revisions, the kind of thing only budget watchers and weirdos like me pay any attention to. Three months isn’t
- [(6 memes) Surprise LA Mayor result](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97253-6-memes-surprise-la-mayor-result.html) - Kudo to Babylon Bee for the Biden-mayor election spoof. By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [The False Promise of Portland's "All Electric" High Schools](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97250-false-promise-portlands-electric-high-schools.html) - by John A. Charles, Jr. Portland Public Schools threw itself a party on May 29 to celebrate breaking ground on the new $460 million dollar Jefferson High School. The Oregonian dutifully repeated the talking point that the building would be “all‑electric powered.” Sounds impressive… until you look at the details. Because PPS quietly admitted—right before
- [(sad video) Street teen mad at drugs shoved upon him](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97245-video-homeless-teen-mad-drugs-shoved.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of a homeless teen who is tired of drugs being pushed upon him. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him.
- [Ex-Oregon U.S. Senator Bob Packwood dies](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97243-exoregon-senator-bob-packwood-dies.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Former U.S Senator Bob Packwood died while in hospice in California this June 6, 2026. Packwood is most positively known for his leading role in the 1986 Tax Reform Act which was won of the biggest tax reforms in American history. He is also known for the founding of the Oregon
- [WWII Vet reads his post D-Day letter to family](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97240-wwii-vet-reads-post-dday-letter-family.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. During a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France this week, honored World War II veteran Arthur Rose read a letter he himself wrote shortly after experiencing D-Day June 6, 1944. "Dear mom and dad and kids, About a month before we landed, I had a
- [(photo) Mass bullet holes after domestic shoot-out](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97237-photo-mass-bullet-holes-domestic-shootout.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A domestic disturbance in Sandy turned into mass gunfire. Several people were killed. Police showed up and were fired upon. One officer was shot and life-flighted to a hospital. The photo above shows the number of bullet holes from the gunfire. This is a stark reminder at how dangerous
- [Black sharpshooter became 1775 war hero (USA 250)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97230-sharpshooter-slave-1775-war-hero-usa-250.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Peter Salem, who was born a slave, quickly became a Revolutionary War hero. At twenty-five, his owner sold him to Lawson Buckminster, a major in the Continental Army, who loaned the slave to fight in the war for independence. At the Battle of Bunker
- [Lars Larson: Supreme Ct. should strike down tardy ballots](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97234-lars-larson-supreme-ct-strike-tardy-ballots.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you think it's bad that California won’t know its primary election results for weeks, Washington State is even worse. The Golden State honors citizen ballots that come in a week after election day. The Evergreen state counts votes that arrive 3 weeks late.
- [Speed-cam nabs 5% of town in 1 week](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97218-speedcam-nabs-5-town-1-week.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The City of Sherwood has just installed new speed cameras in this small town. Within its first week the speed cam captured 1,040 violators. Those 1,040 represent 5% of the town's population. Although surely many out-of-town drivers made up that sample.
- [Portland petition fully funds police! (Goodbye crime wave)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97206-portland-petition-fully-funds-police-goodbye-crime-wave.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Problem: Portland has too few police officers for a city our size. The same number of officers as the early 1990s, with 175,000 more people. The Solution: Initiative petition (#1PDX2026) lets voters change Portland for the better. Ÿ More Safety: Establish a city policy of 2.0
- [Share your grateful to be an American story](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97212-share-grateful-american-story.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Please write 2 to 3 sentences on why you are grateful to be an American. You can submit your story or words of thanks to info@Oregon250.com Here are past stories to inspire you: Teacher across the world reflects on America’s blessing “I am the
- [Please share your "grateful to be an American" story for 250](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97172-share-grateful-american-story-250.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Please write 2 to 3 sentences on why you are grateful to be an American. You can submit your story or words of thanks to info@Oregon250.com Here are past stories to inspire you: Teacher across the world reflects on America’s blessing “I am the
- [Battlefield Prowess of Brussels from 1914 to Today](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97208-belgian-battlefield-prowess-1914-today.html) - I recently finished reading Barbara Tuchman's classic history of the First World War, The Guns of August. It contains a passage that reminds me of the state of European military readiness in our day. Regarding Belgium in 1914: Socialism was the raging issue. Public apathy to what was happening abroad and a Parliament obsessed by
- [(6 memes) Truth in signs](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97198-6-memes-truth-signs.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [Sen. Drazan: Right choice in denying parole for child killer](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97196-sen-drazan-choice-denying-parole-child-killer.html) - Drazan: Denying Parole for Convicted Child Killer Is the Right Outcome, But Oregon Law Must Change By Oregon State Senator Christine Drazan, SALEM, Ore. – Following the parole board decision denying parole to convicted child rapist and murderer Dustin Wallace, Senator Christine Drazan (R-Canby) released the following statement. Wallace was convicted for the
- [Referendum petition to stop $300M business tax fails](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97188-referendum-petition-stop-300m-business-tax-fails.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This year, Governor Kotek and liberal lawmakers voted to disconnect Oregon from three of Trump's big tax cuts from last year. This included not applying business depreciation savings and car loan deductions from the newly enacted federal tax to Oregon tax law. Because of this, many small businesses will
- [Lars Larson: Kotek ODOT pick = disaster](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97185-lars-larson-kotek-odot-pick-disaster.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Anyone with more than a room-temperature IQ understands that the so-called leadership at Oregon’s failing ODOT deserves termination from the job. Instead, Kotek plans to install ANOTHER failed leader to head the agency infamous for failed projects like the interstate bridge, or “triple the
- [Another homeless admits he was given free ticket to Oregon](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97182-homeless-admits-free-ticket-oregon.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of a homeless man who said he was given free ride in Portlanbd. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless man from another state admits he was given him one-way bus ticket to Portland, Oregon pic.twitter.com/cN3ztUuzYK
- [Float fee petition needs your help](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97178-float-fee-petition.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We saw this solid appeal for signatures for the petition to stop the new float fees for paddle boards and so many other flotation devices. See below:
- [Others replicated our Constitution but failed. (USA 250)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97156-replicated-constitution-failed-usa-250.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com Website dedicated to celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The French loved our Bill of Rights so much that they personally enlisted Thomas Jefferson to write them one. This became the Declaration of The Rights Man which was a very ambitious declaration of rights. The Declaration did not last long as it was
- [Oregon demonizes nation's #1 most generous man](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97166-oregon-demonizes-nations-1-generous-man.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, In 2025, NIKE co-founder Phil Knight pledged $2 billion to charity, ranking him as the nation’s #1 most charitable person. The response form Oregon has been hostile. This year, the Portland Association of Teachers, Global Labor Justice, and the University of Oregon Student Union called upon both NIKE and Phil
- [(video) ICE protestors turn against car who made wrong turn](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97169-video-ice-protestors-turn-car-wrong-turn.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on how vehicles that drive near a protets zone find themselves trapped and then become a target of rioters. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. Portland, Ore. (May 31) — Far-left, anti-ICE extremists jumped on and attacked a
- [(5 memes) Where liberals aim their fraud guns](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97160-5-memes-liberals-aim-fraud-guns.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [The Latest Word on Nancy Guthrie](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97153-latest-word-nancy-guthrie.html) - The Latest Word on Nancy Guthrie By Larry Huss, On or about February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC news reader Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona. For nearly two months it was wall-to-wall coverage with hourly updates and, in some cases, dawn-to-dusk coverage. Local, state, and federal authorities have
- [Lars Larson: Double standard for a top educator](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97150-lars-larson-double-standard-top-educator.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Double standards in law enforcement apparently extend to the woman accused of covering up sexual crimes by high school students. Bodycam footage shows police taking Longview Schools Superintendent Karen Cloninger into custody. She is charged with obstructing law enforcement, witness tampering, and failure to
- [Cops respond to street takeover ... of goats](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97147-cops-respond-street-takeover-goats.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Tigard Police responded to a trespassing team of vagrant goats who accidentally escaped. A total of 12 were apprehended and returned to their owner.
- [Rep. Bunch responds to Sandy tragedy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97143-rep-bunch-responds-sandy-tragedy.html) - Representative Matt Bunch Responds to Tragic Incident in Sandy Community By State Representative Matt Bunch, SALEM, Ore. — Today, Representative Matt Bunch (R-Canby) issued the following statement in response to the heartbreaking tragedy that devastated the Sandy Community on Sunday. “Our Sandy community is hurting today after yesterday’s tragic shooting. Please join
- [Monique DeSpain: Call Kotek to stop rapist release](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97140-monique-despain-call-kotek-stop-rapist-release.html) - Congressional Candidate Monique DeSpain Calls on Oregonians to Demand Governor Kotek Stop the Release of Convicted Child Rapist and Murderer Dustin Wallace Parole Hearing Scheduled Wednesday, June 3 – DeSpain Urges Public to Flood the Governor’s Office Before It’s Too Late By Monique DeSpain for Congress, ROSEBURG, Oregon (June 1, 2026) – Monique DeSpain, retired
- [Homeless woman: Politics and preferential treatment?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97137-homeless-woman-politics-preferential-treatment.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of an interview of one homeless woman with an interesting story. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless woman had to tell staff at a shelter she was gay in order to qualify for the shelter
- [(shock photo) before-after homeless arrived](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97054-shock-photo-beforeafter-homeless-arrived.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a before-after photo of an apartment complex. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. This is what happens when you ignore a property pic.twitter.com/MQR7GCApwh — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) May 25, 2026
- [Did homeless cause fire on 8 floating homes?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97128-homeless-fire-8-floating-homes.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A total of eight floating homes along the Columbia River in Portland were caught afire on Friday. The cause is still under investigation. Homeless are always a top suspect because nearly half of all Portland fires are related to homeless and homeless camps. Homeless reporter Kevin Dahlgren has
- [88,000 Oregonians leave. Chart shows impact.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97122-88000-oregonians-leave-chart-shows-pain.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The latest data on driver license changes show that 88,000 Oregonians have moved to another state. This is measured by the number of Oregonians who have surrendered their drivers license. The number of new Oregonians dropping their state drivers license has been shrinking and represents a five year low. This
- [(6 memes) More AI humor](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97115-6-memes-ai-humor.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Kotek rejects anti-hunt/fish petition IP 28 ... Ted Nugent too](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97109-kotek-rejects-antihuntfish-petition-ip-28-ted-nugent.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Governor Tina Kotek made this media statement on IP 28, "I don't support IP28 because I believe criminalizing standard agricultural practices and lawful activities like hunting and fishing would be the wrong direction for Oregon. As your governor, I will continue to champion strong animal welfare protection while respecting
- [Statewide radio Ad blasts Blazer bailout](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97107-statewide-radio-ad-blasts-blazer-bailout.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Capital Watch Foundation has luanched a statewide Radio Ad that exposes the extremely unpopular and controversial plan by politicians and Governor Kotek to use government funds to bail out the Portland Trailblazer arena for a massive remodel. Recently a Oregon Capitol Watch Poll shows a 67% opposition to using tax
- [Poll: 69% oppose Blazer Moda Center bailout](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97102-poll-69-oppose-blazer-moda-center-bailout.html) - New Statewide Poll Shows Strong Opposition for Moda Center Renovation with Public Subsidies (even in Portland) By Oregon Capitol Watch, Polling shows opposition extends into the Portland metro area, where just 10.6% expressed strong support for the proposal, as Oregon Capital Watch Foundation launches statewide radio campaign across more than 20 Oregon stations SALEM, Ore.
- [Lars Larson: "Killer" Kate Brown and the murderer who may walk free](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97104-lars-larson-killer-kate-brown-murderer-walk-free.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense: Maybe, we should call her “Killer” Kate instead of former Governor Brown. Brown set a convicted killer on a path to walk out of prison, maybe as soon as next month. In 2012, a Judge found Dustin Wallace guilty after he told investigators he
- [(photo) $36K of stolen perfume in theft ring bust](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97099-photo-36k-stolen-perfume-theft-ring-bust.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Three thieve suspects were busted by Tigard police. A home search found $36,000 in perfume, cologne and other related items. This bust shows how vulnerable stores are for their expensive small items like fragrances. The best solution is a strong law enforcement presence in a community. Here is the
- [Top headlines for the week of 5/30](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97093-top-headlines-week-530-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 May voter turnout shatters record 2 Dem’s gas tax dies, now Merkley has a fight 3 Unions slam Kotek's economic council 4 Revenue forecast undermines case for tax hikes 5 PGE: undervalued, moving away from Oregon Bonus Kotek and Drazan speak about governor's race A rural Oregon town is going broke.
- [Gov. candidates unity rally was both sweet and strong](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97046-gov-candidates-unity-rally-sweet-strong.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Many of the leading governor candidates attended a very unique post-election GOP unity event this last Wednesday. Even other candidates from other races, including those who had lost, were there to be recognized, thanked and in their own way to show unity behind the winner. Christine Drazan was a keynote
- [Poll: Kotek 45%, Drazan 44%?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97051-poll-kotek-45-drazan-44.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, We noticed this YouTube channel called Election Time (388K subscribers) that used consolidated poll averages to come up with a Governor Tina Kotek and Senator Christine Drazan re-match that was very close. It showed Tina Kotek at 45% and Senator Christine Drazan at 44%. Go here to see the video and
- [Gloating Doom as a Media Bias](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97076-gloating-doom-media-bias.html) - The great stock market bust of 1929 is approaching its century anniversary. Financial writer Andrew Ross Sorkin got ahead of that by recently publishing a nicely-selling history. I may read that, but for now, I opted to read John Kenneth Galbraith's more classic The Great Crash of 1929. Written in 1955, this earlier book has
- [(5 memes) NY Post front page roasts Biden](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97063-5-memes-ny-post-front-page-roasts-biden.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [25 days left to return Abolish Death Tax petitions (so close)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97061-25-days-left-return-abolish-death-tax-petitions-close.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Just as voters crushed Kotek's Measure 120 gas tax (by 83%) at the ballot, we need to crush the cruel Oregon Death Tax on the November ballot. But the petition needs to qualify for the ballot first. The Taxpayers Association is asking everyone to get their Abolish Death Tax petitions
- [Washington GOP putting on best 250 party ... so far](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97057-washington-gop-putting-250-party.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Where are all the good America 250 parties in Oregon? This one seems the best. It is put on by the Washington County GOP. Details below: ALL-AMERICAN FUN NIGHT Cultural Performances Line Dancing Live Rock, Blues & Country Music Saturday, June 13th 5:00 PM Zesti Food & Bar 2131 Yew St
- [Lars Larson: School rape cover-up](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97049-lars-larson-school-rape-coverup.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, Parents showed up angry at the school board meeting in Longview. Those parents know that schools and people who work there failed their children. School officials learned months ago of alleged rapes of some students BY others and, by all accounts, they covered it up. Police share
- [More political vandalism at our parks](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97042-political-vandalism-parks.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Many of our Oregon parks and recreation areas are being tagged with political graffiti and sticker vandalism. Because our leaders excuse far-Leftism and excuse Leftist rioting, they send a green light to others that destroying things for a good cause is a virtuous act. It ends up empowering politically motivated
- [Gallup Poll: People turn against data centers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97039-gallup-poll-people-turn-data-centers.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A March Gallup poll shows that 7 of 10 Americans oppose the construction of data centers. This sets up a troubled path ahead as the ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence requires more data centers to process highly complex and exhaustive equations.
- [Gov. released felon linked to 5 deaths](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97033-gov-released-felon-linked-5-deaths.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation Accused serial killer suspect Jesse Calhoun is now being linked to a fifth woman who was killed. Calhoun was released from prison early by then-Governor Kate Brown during Covid in 2021. Brown had commuted over 40 prisoners for their help fighting wildfires. Jesse Calhoun has been accused in the past
- [LA's mansion tax backfires (Oregon should learn)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97035-las-mansion-tax-backfires-oregon-learn.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, This fascinating chart is from the Wall Street Journal about how housing permits fell after Los Angeles passed a big tax on property owners to fund housing programs. Los Angeles passed a 4% gross value tax on properties over $5 million. It was meant to soak mansion owners but
- [Oregon Versus the Laffer Curve](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97030-oregon-laffer-curve.html) - By Larry Huss, Last Saturday’s Wall Street Journal carried an interesting column (Britain vs. the Laffer Curve) regarding the extraordinary economic difficulties that Great Britain has caused for itself, and why its progressive parties (Labour, Greens, Socialist Democrats, and the Socialists of England and Wales) are unlikely to change course to avoid a disintegrating economy.
- [(7 memes) A truth about products](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97019-7-memes-truth-products.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [New York Says “Yes” to Scholarships–Oregon Should Too](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97016-york-scholarshipsoregon.html) - by Kathryn Hickok New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her intent this month to opt into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit—also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit. That makes her the 30th governor to signal support, and the second Democrat to do so, after Jared Polis of Colorado. Congress created this tax credit
- [COP car rammed.  Portland's car ramming trend continues.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97013-cop-car-rammed-portlands-car-ramming-trend-continues.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A police vehicle was rammed by a suspect trying to escape with a stolen car. More here. Here is a sample of the past few years: This was the Portland REI on the morning of Black Friday. Since
- [Lars Larson: Portland has new way to soak you](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97011-lars-larson-portland-soak.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you thought high electric bills already cripple your budget, wait till you get the water bills coming soon from the city of Portland. This bunch always finds THE most expensive way to do anything. Case in point: 9 years ago, the city announced
- [Civil Rights pioneer dies. Made racial unity plea for 250th](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97008-civil-rights-pioneer-dies-racial-unity-plea-250th.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Robert Woodson was a civil rights leader in America and the founder of the Robert Woodson Center who just died days ago. He penned this final letter to the Wall Street Journal (see here) calling for racial unity. Here is a sample: The 250th birthday of the United States presents
- [1976 bicentennial Coke TV ad warms the heart](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97005-1976-bicentennial-coke-tv-ad-warms-heart.html) - By Jason Williams This 1976 bicentennial Coca-Cola TV commercial brings back memories of a sweeter time. You see a flurry of patriotism. Even a business owner is seen closing shop to celebrate the parade.
- [Vigilante light beam candidate ad deemed unlawful](https://oregoncatalyst.com/97000-vigilante-light-beam-candidate-ad-deemed-unlawful.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon Department of Transportation said that the candidate light beam ad over their Highway 26 tunnel was not allowed. The ad showed Washington County Commissioner candidate Pam Treace, but was not produced or authorized by the campaign itself and remains a mystery. More details here in The Oregonian story.
- [(5 memes) Helpful life advice to remember](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96993-5-memes-helpful-life-advice-remember.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [Comedian asks AI to write Oregon jokes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96975-comedian-asks-ai-write-oregon-jokes.html) - By NW Spotlight, Comedian Don McMillan did this gig about using AI to write jokes about Oregon. See below:
- [(video) Bizarre floating homeless camps](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96990-video-bizarre-floating-homeless-camps.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of floating homeless boats. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. The homeless are flooding to our waterways as enforcement has increased in the downtown areas. They like the water because if asked to move they can just
- [Top headlines for the week of 5/22](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96987-top-headlines-week-522-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Drazan wins primary for governor 2 ODOT after Oregon voters reject the gas tax hike? 3 Power players push Kotek on Cascadia Bullet Train 4 Undercover license plates for Fed agents DMV review 5 Oregon judge on leave amid vulgarity Bonus Labor unions backed far-left MultCo candidates lose Greater Idaho measure
- [Drazan warns on IP 28 petition advancing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96985-drazan-warns-ip-28-petition-advancing.html) - Christine Drazan Statement On IP 28 Submitting Signatures Above Minimum Threshold By Christine Drazan campaign, Canby, Ore. - Organizers pushing IP 28 - an extremist ballot measure that would ban livestock production, hunting, fishing and other vital agricultural activities - have submitted unverified signatures beyond the required signature threshold. Sen. Christine Drazan (R-Canby), candidate for
- [Satellite photo reveals America's difference (Cheers to veterans)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96981-satellite-photo-reveals-americas-difference-cheers-veterans.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon 250.com, Website to honor America's 250th birthday This Memorial Day, we remember that 36,574 Americans died so that 51 million South Koreans could live free in peace and prosperity. Nighttime satellite images show the staggering difference in city lighting between South and North Korea, which lives in extreme poverty and oppression.
- [Lars Larson: Tone deaf Kotek ignores gas tax defeat](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96979-lars-larson-tone-deaf-kotek-ignores-gas-tax-defeat.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense You didn’t really expect Governor Tina Kotek to take responsibility for her failure to manage Oregon’s Department of Transportation, now did you? Anyone with a room-temperature IQ knew Kotek would blame President Trump. You think I’m kidding? “President Trump’s reckless war with Iran has
- [Poll: How people feel the economy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96969-96969.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com CNN Poll between last week of April and first week of May, shows the publci feels the pain at the pump from higher gas prices and does not feel the full benefit of the 2025 tax cuts (which some don't kick in until this year).
- [Rep. Elmer: On latest revenue forecast](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96972-rep-elmer-latest-revenue-forecast.html) - House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer Responds to May Revenue Forecast BY Oregon Hosue Republican Leader, Representative Lucetta Elmer, SALEM, Ore. — House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) released the following statement in response to the quarterly revenue forecast: “The recent revenue forecast, once again, reflects a concerning economic trend brought on by pro-regulation, anti-business policies
- [Chart: Public splits on party (8 issues)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96911-chart-public-splits-party-top-8-issues.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, This CNN poll shows where the public diverges on various issues facing the nation.
- [Wallowa repeals "Greater Idaho" measure](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96961-wallowa-county-repeals-greater-idaho-measure.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Wallowa County was among the 13 Oregon counties that have voted over the years to study leaving Oregon for Idaho. Yet, the measure came back on the ballot and 61% of voters voted to stay in Oregon according to May Primary election results. Read more here.
- [Harry Truman's Scientific Management](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96910-harry-trumans-scientific-management.html) - Having just gotten through an election this week, it's fun looking back at the Democratic Party from a century's perspective. I finished reading Thomas Heed's 1975 doctoral dissertation titled Prelude to Whistlestop: Harry S. Truman the Apprentice Campaigner. I've seen this unpublished manuscript referenced in several biographies I've read of President Truman, and I finally
- [Wow!  73% of Multnomah County rejected gas tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96956-wow-73-multnomah-county-rejected-gas-tax.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com As of the latest count (5/21/26), the Measure 120 gas tax was going down to defeat in Multnomah County by 73%. High prices, affordability, inflation, and high taxes are stewing Multnomah voters in sheer pain and misery. This is a terrible tax omen come November for pro-tax candidates.
- [With gas tax defeat, let's do it again with "End Death Tax" petition.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96959-gas-tax-defeat-death-tax-petition.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The historic defeat of Kotek's $4.3 billion gas tax with Measure 120 going down in stunning defeat at 83%, shows everyone the power of when voters mobilize and get active. The gas tax referendum petition drive was one of the most successful political efforts in Oregon political history. Since putting
- [(6 memes) More bad highway signs](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96942-6-memes-bad-highway-signs.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below: By Guest Submission meme,
- [Media gave Congressman Swalwell an easy pass](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96952-media-gave-congressman-swalwell-easy-pass.html) - By Larry Huss, This week’s stories carried at least three incidents in which the mainstream media again failed to do the hard work expected of journalists: the follow-up question. In the first instance, Brittany Watts, the spouse of disgraced Democrat Eric Swalwell, apparently told People magazine that she was completely blindsided by the sexual assault
- [Senate & House results](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96872-senate-house-results.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Senate #6 GOP primary 45% - Jami Cate 4% - Nicole De Graff 49% - Jack Tibbetts Senate #15 - DEM primary 49% - Sen. Janeen Sollman (incumbent) 47% - Myrna Munoz (socialist) 2% - Nelly A Donis Purcell Senate #16 GOP Primary 62% - Courtney Bangs 30% -
- [Distinctively, Ed Diehl made Oregon a better place by running](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96928-distinctively-ed-diehl-oregon-place-running.html) - By Jason Williams Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Candidate Ed Diehl's race is one for the ages, as he left his party, his people, and his state in a better place than before he ran. As stated before, Ed Diehl contributed to a 8% surge in voter turnout on election night. Diehl got people off
- [(video) Man drives tank on streets of Portland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96925-video-man-drives-tank-streets-portland.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows off a video of an driving a tank down the streets of Portland. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I filmed a tank driving down 82nd Ave. in Portland, Oregon pic.twitter.com/mumj8w049I — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) May 13,
- [Front page Drazan photo makes her party look good](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96914-front-page-drazan-photo-party-good.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The morning after the election and the photo on the front page of the state's largest newspaper has GOP primary winner Christine Drazan with an ambient glow, big smile, and looking upon the heavens. This definitely goes against the media stereotype of Republicans as angry, old and like a
- [Lars Larson: Kotek now set up for a losing Nov. election](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96923-lars-larson-kotek-set-losing-nov-election.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense: The numbers in Oregon’s primary election tell quite a story, and it's not a good one for incumbent Democrat and failed Governor Tina Kotek. The multi-billion-dollar tax hike to feed the gluttonous ODOT failed miserably. Measure 120 went down to defeat 83 to 17.
- [Key County Commissioner results](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96884-key-county-commissioner-results.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Clackamas Commissioner #2 42%- Paul Savas 24% - Mark Shull 23% - Jim Bernard 7% - David Bush Clackamas Commissioner #4 41% - Diana Helm 15% - RW Smith 14% - Bill Osburn 10% - Brian O'neill 7% - Robert Kukish 6% - Pete Wease Clackamas Commissioner #5 48%
- [US Senate & Congress results](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96864-senate-congress-results.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com US Senator - Republican primary 29% - David Brock Smith 27% - Jo Rae Perkins 23% - Brent Barker 11% - Russell McAlmond (others not listed) US Congress #4 - Republican primary 86% - Monique DeSpain 12% - Stefan G Strek US Congress #5 - Republican primary 60% -
- [Governor's race results](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96867-governors-race-results.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com 41% - Christine Drazan 32% - Ed Diehl 16% - Chris Dudley 4% - David Medina 2% - Danielle Bethell results as of 5pmpm 5/20/26,
- [Measure 120 Gas Tax goes down in flames! (82% reject)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96869-measure-120-gas-tax-flames.html) - (Jason Williams of the Taxpayers Association of Oregon shows off the stack of signature sheet copies that help make up the tax referendum effort and what caused this night to happen) By Jason Williams Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's $4.3 billion gas tax went down in flames. The Measure failed by
- [7 big wins on election night](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96893-7-big-wins-election-night.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. Kotek's gas tax went down 83%. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has spent nearly 12 months defending and pushing a failed, grossly unpopular gas tax since the end of the 2025 Legislative Session last June. That defeat is a crippling blow to her and the Democrat lawmakers who
- [Drazan-Diehl effect created 8% boom](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96890-drazandiehl-effect-created-8-boom.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Although the numbers will change as returns continue to come in, the early results show that Republican voters had an 8% advantage in turnout. 50% - Republican 42% - Democrat 33% - Independent 16% - NAVs Even though it is common for Republican voters to lead in turnout, this
- [State and Local ballot measure results](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96860-96860.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com MEASURE 120. GAS TAX 82% - NO 18% - YES MULTNOMAH Measure #26-261: Property tax to fund Historical Society. YES: 59% NO: 40% WILSONVILLE Measure #3-632: Wilsonville measure that provides the right-to-vote on urban renewal projects. YES: 56% NO: 43% WASHINGTON Measure #34-350: Property tax increase for parks
- [(6 memes) Brilliant AOC joke ... if you get it](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96847-6-memes-brilliant-aoc-joke.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below.
- [Diehl ties Drazan to anonymous hit texts, calls her to resign](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96843-diehl-ties-drazan-anonymous-hit-texts-calls-resign.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Ed Diehl campaign put out a press release announcing an ethics complaint against Christine Drazan's campaign for sending out anonymous, negative hit texts to voters during the campaign. Below is the press release. No reply has been seen on Drazan's social media.
- [Dudley-Kotek AI pic reveals new sketchy trend](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96840-dudleykotek-ai-pic-reveals-sketchy-trend.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Artificial Intelligence tools has allowed everyone the ability to create fast, easy and cheap images of celebrities. The trend among these images is to always show people in state of rage, like this one one seen nationally from the popular YouTuber Benny Johnson. This video was viewed 200,000 times.
- [Sign the No Tax Claw back petition today!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96726-sing-tax-claw-petition-today.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last year, President Trump and Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill and cut over 20 taxes. This year, the liberal politicians and Governor Kotek voted to cancel a handful of those tax breaks on people's Oregon taxes. The biggest hit will be local businesses in Oregon. The total cost
- [Lars Larson: Yes on Diehl, No on Measure 120](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96836-lars-larson-diehl-measure-120.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The last republican Oregon governor walked out of office 39 and a half years ago. The last four decades have seen the state slide downhill fast with Democrats occupying every statewide office and two thirds of both houses of the legislature. Today, when they
- [Chart: 9 years of non-stop gas tax hikes (No on 120)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96829-chart-9-years-nonstop-gas-tax-hikes-on120.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Taxpayers Association Oregon urges No on #120 Oregon gas taxes have been soaring for nearly a decade. 2018 + 4 cents -- a +13% increase 2020 + 2 cents -- a +5% increase 2022 + 2 cents -- a +5% increase 2024 + 2 cents -- a +5% increase
- [My past 2 referendums prove politicians lie (No on 120)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96832-2-referendums-prove-politicians-lie-120.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Taxpayers Association Oregon urges No on #120 My history with referendum proves politicians wrong 2003 tax referendum: Oregon lawmakers passed a $600 million income tax hike saying the sky-will-fall without it. I was co-chief petitioner to the tax referendum petition that stopped it by putting it to voters (Measure
- [Final Drazan TV ad blazes through agenda items](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96826-final-drazan-tv-ad-blazes-agenda-items.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Governor candidate Christine Drazan put out her final TV ad for the campaign. See it below:
- [Diehl pulls out secret weapon (charming wife) in final video](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96823-diehl-pulls-secret-weapon-charming-wife-final-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Governor candidate Ed Diehl rolls out his final video and chooses to use the charm offensive with a joint appearance of his lovely bride.
- [Dudley gets spontaneous prayer moment on campaign trail](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96820-dudley-spontaneous-prayer-moment-campaign-trail.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon governor candidate Chris Dudley posted this Facebook post on his recent campaign journey.
- [Dianne Bethell: Good news for rural Oregon](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96817-dianne-bethell-good-news-rural-oregon.html) - By Danielle Bethell campaign, This week, the Trump Administration rescinded the Biden-era “Conservation and Landscape Health Rule,” commonly known as the Public Lands Rule. For many communities across eastern Oregon and rural parts of our state, this is welcome news. The Biden-era rule created serious concerns because it expanded the ability of federal agencies to
- [CD #4 DeSpain video: Accountability on homeless $$](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96813-cd-4-despain-video-accountability-homeless.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Congressional candidate 4th district, Monique DeSpain, cut a video explaining on how our tax dollars to help the homeless need to be scrutinized.
- [CD #5 candidate, Patti Adair on wolf threats](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96810-cd-5-candidate-patti-adair-wolf-threats.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon 5th Congressional candidate and current Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair shares on her personal experience dealing with the threat of wolves in Oregon.
- [David Brock Smith: Our red tape is blue tape ... much worse](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96807-david-brock-smith-red-tape-blue-tape-worse.html) - By Oregon Campaign watch, Oregon U.S. Senate Candidate David Brock Smith has a video clip showing that our state's regulatory red tape is actually blue tape and much worse.
- [No Tax Claw Back petition helps to protect businesses](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96804-tax-claw-petition-helps-protect-businesses.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Don't let the election distract you from the fact that there is another huge tax referendum drive underway. The liberal politicians and Governor Kotek voted to cancel a handful of those tax breaks on people’s Oregon taxes. The biggest hit will be local businesses in Oregon. The total cost
- [19% turnout -- Multnomah dead last](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96800-19-turnout-multwash-bottom-4-counties.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Multnomah County is the worst voter turn-out county in Oregon as of last Friday, and Washington County at the fourth worst. This could be a reflection of held ballots due to ballot harvesting or it could be a depressed voter turnout. WALLOWA 37.12% GILLIAM 33.74% GRANT 33.35% WHEELER 31.85%
- [(7 memes) Mt. Rushmore dad joke](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96790-7-memes-mt-rushmore-dad-joke.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Kotek found $248 million under ODOT couch (No on 120)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96787-kotek-248-million-odot-couch-120.html) - Reject Kotek's $4.3 billion gas tax -- No on Measure 120. By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last year, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek rammed a $4.3 billion gas tax through the Legislature, despite bipartisan opposition, as she declared that State Government was broke, and could not cut a penny, and without the gas tax hike
- [They want Kotek to fund a $24B train to Seattle?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96784-kotek-fund-24b-train-seattle.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com All of the sudden there is a push by progressives and business leaders for a bullet train from Portland to Seattle. Hoodlien shows the price tag when they say, "Even the project’s biggest fans are not pretending this will be cheap or quick. Earlier feasibility studies pegged construction costs
- [15 Gov't vehicles to remove 3 homeless](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96781-15-govt-vehicles-remove-3-homeless.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video on how many government employees and vehicles it takes to remove a few homeless people. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. How many government employees does it take to move three homeless people? #homeless #homeless pic.twitter.com/Yyt9jStBRE— Kevin
- [Brock-Smith for U.S. Senate. Adair, DeSpain for Congress](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96778-brocksmith-senate-adair-despain-congress.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon makes these endorsements for Congress: U.S. Senate GOP Primary: David Brock Smith Congress #4 GOP Primary: Monique DeSpain. Congress #5 GOP Primary: Patti Adair
- [Lars Larson: Dexter blames gas $$ on Orange man](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96770-lars-larson-dexter-blames-orange-man-oregon-high-gas-prices.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Democrats display daily double standards; otherwise, they’d have no standards at all. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter complained this week about Oregon’s high gas prices. Of course, she blames Donald Trump. I doubt she looked in the mirror. If she had, the Congresswoman would have seen
- [Top headlines for the week of 5/15](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96773-top-headlines-week-515-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Governor poll: Bad news for Kotek? 2 Adviser hints Kotek's council to chip at CAT tax 3 Dems genius idea to raise gas tax before midterms 4 Verdict undermines new OR ICE mask law 5 Elon Musk was in Oregon this week: Here's why Bonus Petition: self-defense may be only way
- [No on Multnomah's 26-261:  Historical Society property tax is awry](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96768-multnomahs-26261-historical-society-property-tax-awry.html) - Taxpayers Association recommends No vote on 26-261. By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We support more funding for the Historical Society! But … people are afraid to go downtown. - Downtown visitor foot traffic down 75%. - A million less visits. The issue is crime: - Nation's #2 top property/vandalism crime rate. - Nation's 5th
- [No on Canby's Measure 3-636.  Tax hike to fund 10% fewer students?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96766-canbys-measure-3636-tax-hike-fund-10-students.html) - Taxpayers Association recommends No on Canby's Measure 3-636 By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Canby's property tax increase (Measure #3-636) for schools that is too high. At $1.50/$1,000 this is one of the larger local property taxes increases. Yet, student enrollment recently dropped 10%. If enrollment is dropping shouldn't the cost go down? Why do we
- [Yes on Wilsonville's measure 3-632.  A Right to Vote on Urban Renewal projects](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96764-wilsonvilles-measure-3632-vote-urban-renewal-projects.html) - Taxpayers Association recommends Yes on Wilsonville's measure 3-362 By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Many citizens do not know that hundreds of millions of tax dollars is diverted away from counties, schools and cities to pay for private projects that benefit private corporations. Wilsonville's 3-362 helps put citizens in charge by requiring voter approval for
- [No on Measure 14-83. Hood River's $40M pool](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96762-measure-1483-hood-rivers-40m-pool.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Hood River's local Ballot Measure 14-83 raises $40 million in taxes over the life of the bond to rebuild the Hood River Aquatic Center and similar activities. Swimming pools are the least of all government priorities and somehow Hood River wishes to make it among the most over-priced. We
- [The Defeat of M120 is a Win for the Oregon System](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96757-defeat-m120-win-oregon-system.html) - by Naomi Inman It’s election time in Oregon and the Oregonian editorial board sent a bouquet of sorts to our friends at “No Tax Oregon” when they officially recommended a “no” vote on Measure 120, Oregon’s $4 billion transportation tax package. The Oregonian’s endorsement urged voters to “drive a stake through the heart of this cursed transportation package.” That was
- [Oregon Man, 41, arrested 166 times](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96756-oregon-man-41-arrested-166-times.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, How is this possible? A judge has sentenced 41-year-old Joshua Cory Nealy to a full life sentence after his latest incident which involved three different crimes inclduing; theft, public indecency and violating his parole. This makes his total arrest count to be 166 times. His history includes seven felony
- [Sec-of-State should take a pledge to be nonpolitical, nonpartisan](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96736-secofstate-pledge-nonpolitical-nonpartisan.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com As the Taxpayers Association raised earlier this week, the state's highest election official is the Secretary of State and Tobias Read has been using government resources to showcase elected officials who are also candidates during the middle of election where people are casting ballots. This is a form of
- [Yikes!  Only 4% voter turnout](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96751-yikes-4-voter-turnout.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Only 4% of Oregon eligible voters have turned in their ballot as of May 14th. Ballots Counted: 122,909 Active Registered Voters:3,057,494 That appears to be way below average. The final turn-out in the 2024 May primary was 35%. Why are Oregon voters stalling?
- [(4 polls) Kotek down, Gov. race close, Blazer $$ backlash](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96746-4-polls-kotek-gop-gov-race-close-blazer-backlash.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Here are four polls that have come out this week: #1. Republican Governor poll Predict Oregon put this poll out: 40% - Christine Drazan 37% - Ed Diehl 17% - Chris Dudley 2% - David Medina 1% - Danielle Bethell #2. Kotek match-up poll: The Chris Dudley campaign put
- [Poll puts Drazan and Diehl within 3%](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96740-poll-puts-drazan-diehl-3.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Predict Oregon just released a poll showing a close race for Governor, with Drazan at 40.5%, Dielh at 37.5% and Dudley at 17%. ----------------------- Drazan-Diehl Race a Statistical Dead Heat with Five Days to Primary By Predict Oregon.com New independent statewide poll finds a much closer race than April surveys suggested;
- [What is an unserious office holder?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96738-unserious-office-holder.html) - Willamette Week deserves some credit in reporting on the Oregon Democratic Party's U.S. Senate primary like it's a real race. The incumbent, Jeff Merkley, is widely loved by his party's base. Yet, retired electrical engineer Paul Damian Wells is running against him. Willamette Week endorsed Merkley, and managed to do so without saying Wells isn't
- [(6 memes) Picture perfectly explains Capitalism vs. Socialism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96728-6-memes-picture-perfectly-explains-capitalism-socialism.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [2x Oregon postal workers caught stealing mail](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96722-oregon-postal-worker-caught-stealing-mail.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A former U.S. Postal Service worker admitted to stealing cash, checks, money orders, and a credit card while working in Tillamook County. Jessica Alires, a 46-year-old from Nehalem, Ore., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to misappropriating postal funds in 2024, between September and December, while working in Wheeler,
- [England adopts photo ID for voting](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96719-england-adopts-photo-id-voting.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports that he is witnessing England embrace photo ID for voting. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. Even woke England understands the importance of election integrity. Why are American Democrats against election safeguards? pic.twitter.com/u2iCoB3rdY — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) May
- [Lars Larson: Multnomah liberals get worried about taxes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96716-lars-larson-multnomah-liberals-worried-taxes.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you want to run for Governor in Oregon, the rule has long been, lose Multnomah County and you lose the race. Now a new poll shows the infamously liberal voters of MultCo call taxes a top concern. Hell has truly frozen over. In
- [Deserted factory now a homeless kingdom (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96713-deserted-factory-homeless-kingdom-video.html) - By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video on an abandoned Portland factory turned into a homeless refuge. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Searching for the Homeless that live underground pic.twitter.com/i1opzwkLdp — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) May 12, 2026
- [Did Sec-State violate electioneering laws?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96677-secstate-hosting-town-halls-candidates-election.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com With 11 days before election night, Oregon's top election official, Secretary of State Tobias Read, is using government resources to promote town halls with candidates who are on the ballot. These notices came from the Secretary of State's office. Tobias Read put on the town hall as seen
- [Portland passes road fee.  Joins 30 other Oregon cities](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96709-portland-passes-road-fee-joins-30-oregon-cities.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Portland just passed a transportation utility fee which will hit people on their sewer bill. For homes it will cost $12 a month or $144/year. For commercial property it will be $61/month or over $700 a year. Portland hopes to raise $40 million from this tax. This big tax
- [Unique, historic national prayer event in DC on May 17th](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96681-unique-historic-national-prayer-event-dc-17th.html) - Jason Williams Writer, researcher and Founder of the Taxpayers Association of Oregon. There could be as many as a million people gathering this Sunday May 17th, at the State Capitol Mall to honor a very unique historical milestone that happened on May 17th way back in 1776. Before the Founders signed the Declaration of Independence
- [(5 memes) Permission to laugh at Portland rioters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96685-5-memes-give-permission-laugh-portland-rioters.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Kotek called Dudley to ask him not to run](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96703-kotek-called-dudley-run.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, OPB reports, "In social media videos, Dudley is telling voters, “There is a reason why Tina Kotek called me to try and convince me not to run for governor because she knows I’m the only one who can beat her in November.” Marissa Sandgren, a spokeswoman for Kotek’s re-election campaign, disputed
- [Diehl video: What makes him different](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96694-diehl-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Republican Governor candidate, Ed Diehl, answers the big question on what makes his race different.
- [Oregon #4 highest gas price (no on 120)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96673-oregon-nations-4-gas-price-120.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The fact that Oregon has the nation's 4th highest gas prices, means Oregonians are already overpaying on their gas tax and their environmental regulations. Now Kotek wants $4.3 billion more. Don't approve her $4.3 billion gas tax. Vote No on Measure 120.
- [Lars Larson: Kotek tries to buy election with $300M of your $$](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96664-lars-larson-kotek-buy-election-300m.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Let's call out Governor Tina Kotek’s big election-year lie right here, right now. Any day of the week, the Governor elected with stolen cryptocurrency will tell you her government is critically short on cash to serve citizens’ needs. Yet she just signed a deal promising
- [Drazan on TV over school-needle exchange battle](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96658-drazan-tv-schoolneedle-exchange-battle.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Legislature rejected Drazan's bill this year to block needle exchange program near schools. Now it appears Multnomah County may act on it sown.
- [David Brock Smith debuts veteran video](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96669-david-brock-smith-debuts-veteran-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch State Senator and U.S. Senate candidate David Brock Smith cut a veterans video. See below:
- [Rep. Helfrich: Oregon tried more spending. Here's the results.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96666-rep-helfrich-oregon-spending-results.html) - Oregon Has Tried More Spending. Where Are the Results? By Oregon State Representative Jeff Helfrich, Spend enough time in public office and you learn something most people don’t like to admit; none of us are here forever. Once you accept that, it changes how you look at the job. You stop thinking about election cycles.
- [(6 memes) Signs you may be at a Portland dentist](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96633-6-memes-sings-portland-dentist.html) - By guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [Shock poll: 59% Portlanders dislike Kotek.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96651-shock-poll-59-portlanders-dislike-kotek.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon cites a new DHM Research poll where 59% of Portlanders (yes, Portlanders) have a negative opinion on the Governor. Here is a quote on the story: "Just a third of Portland metro area respondents said they have a positive opinion of Kotek, while 59% said they have
- [MAC bomber was liberal union organizer](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96642-mac-bomber-liberal-union-organizer-sea-violence.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The MAC club car bomber, Bruce Whitman's life tells a story. He tried to unionize his workplace and failed. He outreached to the homeless in his neighborhood, only to witness them increase. He was a little subversive when he colored some chickens pink and released them downtown at
- [Candidate encounters porcupine (photo)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96603-candidate-encounters-porcupine.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Deschutes County Commissioner candidate, Tony DeBone, ran into a porcupine.
- [Mass boulders for many blocks to stop homeless](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96629-mass-boulders-blocks-stop-homeless.html) - By NW SPotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how Vancouver uses boulders to stop the homeless. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. The city of Vancouver Washington is suing the BNSF Railroad for placing boulders directly outside their business to keep the Homeless away. What’s interesting Is
- [Lars Larson: Why Oregon sees no threat in 86 4 47](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96627-lars-larson-oregon-sees-threat-86-4-47.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Tina Kotek’s DMV agency issued a custom license plate that threatens the life of President Trump…only DMV insists no such threat exists. Let me explain. Just over a week ago, a grand jury made up of average citizens handed up two federal felony indictments against
- [Defending Diehl from anonymous, fraud hit ads (was it Kotek?)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96618-defending-diehl-anonymous-fraud-hit-ads-kotek.html) - By Jason Williams Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A text went out on Friday making outrageous, (tax/hot-button issue) fraudulent claims against Representative Ed Diehl that were also disturbingly anonymous!!! The phone number it came from had no dial tone when called. The ad is trying to derail Rep. Diehl's greatest achievement: his fight against higher
- [Shakedown: Diverting Clean Energy $$ to Blazers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96509-shakedown-diverting-clean-energy-blazers.html) - By William MacKenzie, If you voted for the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, did you want the money to get hijacked to subsidize a Texas billionaire’s wet dream to own the Portland Trailblazers. The Fund’s 1% tax on retail sales of companies that make a billion dollars or more has generated $1.6 billion. Portland’s
- [Top headlines for the week of 5/8](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96614-top-headlines-week-58-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek, AG open to updating sanctuary laws 2 OR senators urge agencies to defy election order 3 Lawsuit cleaning 800K names from OR voter rolls 4 Why do we pay more for gas? 5 US DOJ questions MultCo’s homeless assessment Bonus Hill steepens in 5th Congressional District MultCo. security costs up
- [3 thieves stole $25K of liquor in smash-grab](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96606-3-thieves-stole-25k-liquor-smash-grab.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Three suspects have been charged with one of them sentenced to prison this week for a brazen smash-and-grab at a Clackamas liquor store. Over $25,000 of liquor was stolen. Among the items stolen was a $7,900 bottle of rare tequila and rare single malt Scotch whisky work $5,000. Some
- [Despain video:  Addicts cause $100K damage to steal $200 copper](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96609-despain-video-addicts-100k-damage-steal-200-copper.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Congressional candidate #4, Monique Despain, interviews a local businesses owner who has been hit hard by theft and vandalism. He explains how a recent raid on his property for $200 worth of copper resulted in thousands in damage and the end result of a new security fence which cost over
- [Metro's War on Cars](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96599-cascade-calls-metros-war-cars.html) - by Naomi Inman Testimony by John A. Charles, Jr. Cascade President John A. Charles, Jr. Submits Testimony to Metro Council on its Transportation Demand Management Strategy and the 82nd Avenue Transit Project. Cascade President, John A. Charles, Jr. delivered pointed testimony last month to the Metro Council urging against two major transportation actions aimed at prioritizing
- [Casting Blame for Oregon’s Demise](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96512-casting-blame-oregons-demise.html) - By Larry Huss, “We've met the enemy and he is us.” -- Pogo In Washington Boeing has left, Starbucks is leaving, Amazon is leaving. Other major corporations are expanding their operations outside of Washington which more and more appears to be a planned retreat. In Oregon, Jeld-Wen has left. Dutch Bros. has left. Tektronix has
- [Kotek cartoon reveals her priorities (No Measure 120)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96580-kotek-cartoon-sums-priorities-measure-120.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Soon after the Legislature signed the $4.3 billion gas tax, Governor Kotek rounded up five agencies and went on a travel junket to Asia for nearly two-weeks. That travel trip cost taxpayers over $200,000. Almost nothing was shown for the trip. Governor Kotek should have realized she had a
- [Governor candidate $$ race (chart)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96588-governor-candidate-race-chart.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Above is the amount of money raised from each major candidate for governor in 2026. Unlike the other candidates, Kotek brought forward most of her funds from the previous 2025 cycle and is reflected in this chart. Some candidates have independent expenditure help that are not listed.
- [Douglas Frank's Missing Link](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96566-douglas-franks-missing-link.html) - I went to Executive Club this week and listened to Dr. Douglas Frank discuss voter fraud. That evening reminded me of an important logical principle I first learned when I took Dr. Jim Stephens's introduction to logic course at Hillsdale College: the difference between a necessary condition and a sufficient condition. Frank spent 97% of
- [(photo) No Trespass sign sums up Oregon](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96582-photo-trespass-sign-sums-oregon.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows off a no trespass sign surrounded by a wasteland. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. The sign says ‘No Trespassing’ apparently signs get ignored by the homeless pic.twitter.com/6H2qkxekAX — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) May 7,
- [(6 memes) If Oregon taxes were a cake](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96570-6-memes-oregon-taxes-cake.html) - By Guest Submission Meme,
- [Taxpayers Assoc. endorses Patti Adair for Congress #5](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96567-taxpayers-assoc-endorses-patti-adair-congress-5.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon resoundingly endorses Patti Adair for the Republican Primary for Congress district #5. Patti Adair has been doing a fantastic job as Deschutes County Commissioner for several years. Now, Patti Adair seeks to take her winning ways to Washington DC to help in this time
- [Make this candidate question fair game](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96560-candidate-question-fair-game.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We have noticed in the Republican Primary for Governor, the same question from the media to the candidates which states, "What would you cut from state government?" It seems, every Republican candidate is asked to balance the entire state budget right there on stage. Any tax cut suggested must
- [Lars Larson: The MAC club car bomber.  Ignoring red flags.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96558-lars-larson-mac-club-car-bomber-ignoring-red-flags.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense After the bombing at Portland’s elite MAC club Saturday morning, Oregon lawmakers could take meaningful action, but I expect they won’t. Let me explain. So many people knew the threat that bomber Bruce Whitman posed to the community. But Oregon’s civil commitment laws forbid actually
- [Dudley video: Need for business leader, non-politician for change](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96552-dudley-video-business-leader-nonpolitician-change.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here is the latest video from Oregon Governor candidate Chris Dudley:
- [Founding hero, Thomas Paine, gave all proceeds to the war](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96549-founding-hero-thomas-paine-gave-proceeds-war.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com, Oregon celebrates America's 250th, As Oregon celebrates America's 250th birthday, we reflect upon our famous Founding Fathers and realize that they were more sacrificial and more amazing than we expected. Take for instance, the life of Thomas Paine. Only six people attended the funeral in June 1809 of Founding Father Thomas
- [(death by Gov't) Biden blocked Spirit merger. They die. Medford howls.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96519-death-govt-biden-blocked-spirit-merger-die-medford-howls.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Spirit Airlines offered lower-class families some of the least expensive options to travel. It was risky at such low margins and with having to operate with such fierce competition among the big four airlines. COVID restrictions also hurt the entire industry. Spirit Airlines was on the verge of bankruptcy,
- [74 Oregon prayer events for National Prayer Day May 7th](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96535-71-oregon-prayer-events-national-prayer-day-7th.html) - By Oregon Faith Report, May 7th is the 75th annual National Day of Prayer. You can view the 70+ Oregon events below or use the National search here. OSU Bell Tower NDP Gathering 5/6/26 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Oregon State University Bell Tower Corvallis, OR Brookings Oregon NDP 5/6/26 12:00 AM -
- [Only televised Governor debate now online](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96530-governor-debate.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here below is the KOIN-TV televised debate.
- [(5 memes) You, when WiFi goes down ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96523-5-memes-wifi.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below,
- [Taxpayers Assoc. endorses Noah Ernst for METRO #1](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96506-taxpayers-assoc-endorses-noah-ernst-metro-1.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The regional government agency, METRO, has been raising a lot of taxes recently. This is why we support Noah Ernst for METRO district #1. Ernst is the best choice for METRO moving from raising taxes to moving METRO towards better management, stewardship and transparency of our tax dollars. METRO
- [Drazan video: Opening debate remarks](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96500-drazan-video-opening-debate-remarks.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, As of 5:00AM, there is no available video of last night's Republican Governor Debate. Christine Drazan's campaign did release her opening remarks, as seen below.
- [Bethell video: Truths on mental health crisis](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96503-bethell-video-truths-mental-health-crisis.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Republican Governor candidate Danielle Bethell released this video on her addressing Oregon's mental health crisis.
- [DIehl's new video: Business vacancies, claw back petition](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96497-diehls-video-business-vacancies-claw-petition.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon State Representative and Republican Governor candidate Ed Diehl just released a new video. See it below:
- [Lars Larson: Portland won't call car bomb attack "terrorism"](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96493-lars-larson-portland-call-car-bomb-attack-terrorism.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense A terrorist attacked a major building west of downtown Portland this weekend with a car bomb. The building houses the MAC club, a fancy gym and restaurants and bars only open to the financial and political elites of Portlandia. You know, the ones who can
- [Animal Farm film to lose $30M (good news)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96491-animal-farm-film-lose-30m-good-news.html) - By Jason Williams, Last week, I warned about the debut of new Animal Farm remake, where they took the world's most famous anti-communist novel and turned it into an anti-capitalist movie. The film, which is targeted to children, helps to showcase that it is a good thing to commit acts of terrorism against capitalism and
- [The $60 Million Question: Where did the Center for Black Student Excellence Go?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96487-96487.html) - by Naomi Inman Testimony by John A. Charles, Jr. Portland Public Schools has a $60 million question on its hands: What happened to the Center for Black Student Excellence voters approved in 2020? That project was written directly into the bond language. Voters were told their money would build a dedicated center focused on Black
- [Our famous Kotek gas tax poem in Voters Pamphlet](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96469-famous-kotek-gas-tax-poem-voters-guide.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon placed 13 arguments in opposition to the Measure 120 gas tax. We have received the most praise on our Governor Kotek poem. In case you missed it, here it is. "There once was a lady named Kotek Who greatly taxed my paycheck She raised
- [SUV drives through lobby (more Portland car rammings)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96478-suv-drives-lobby-portland-car-rammings.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This weekend an SUV vehicle plowed through the lobby of Portland's Multnomah Athletic Club. You can see some photos here as well as short video here on a KGW news clip. Portland has a repeated problem of people using vehicles as weapons to either steal or destroy property.
- [(video) Homeless leaving their dogs tied to a sea of trash](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96475-video-homeless-leaving-dogs-tied-sea-trash.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how dogs are left unattended by their homeless owners surrounded by a flood of trash. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A beautiful dog that’s unfortunately owned by a homeless man who lives like this. pic.twitter.com/KTnXZmZzM2
- [Oregonian: No on "cursed" Measure 120](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96459-oregonian-cursed-measure-120.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian Editorial Board has come out and officially opposed the Measure 120 $4.3 billion gas tax. Here are some of their comments: "Voters should vote “no” on Measure 120 and drive a stake through the heart of this cursed transportation package." And additionally: "But the legislation leaves too
- [(5 memes) Do you fit this autocorrect test?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96462-5-memes-fit-autocorrect-test.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Seattle Mayor says "BYE" to millionaires leaving](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96456-seattle-mayor-bye-millionaires-leaving.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist Brandi Kruse features this news clip of Seattle Mayor joking about millionaires leaving the city. INSANE. Seattle's Socialist Mayor responds to exodus of wealth from Washington state by saying "BYE" ... then laughing. We're doomed. pic.twitter.com/gP8CbPkqEl — Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) April 29, 2026
- [Hiding drugs in kids toys. Mex-Oregon drug bust arrests 8](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96432-hiding-drugs-kids-toys-8-busted-mexicooregon-drug-ring.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, 8 people were arrested as part of their ties to a Mexico-California-Oregon drug ring. Police seized56 pounds of fentanyl, 116 pounds of methamphetamine, $300,000 cash and many 20 firearms. They even stashed drugs in children toys. Here is the DEA press release: Eight individuals have been charged for their
- [Oregon gas $$ map: Prices jump 20-cents.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96452-oregon-gas-map-prices-jump-20cents.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com In one week gas prices jumped on average 20-cents in the Northwest. The entire West coast is in the most expensive 20% in the nation. Oregon is a full $1.00 more than the national average as it passes over $5.00 This is more reason to vote no on Measure
- [Boycott Animal Farm.  Anti-Communism story turned anti-capitalist.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96442-boycott-2026-animal-farm-film-anticommunism-story-turned-anticapitalist.html) - By Jason Williams, Williams is a writer, researcher and founder of the Taxpayers Association of Oregon. This week, the newly remade Animal Farm film was released by Angel Studios. The film base don an anti-communist book is being exposed as anti-communist. Interestingly, the film debuts on Communism's #1 holiday May Day. This is my favorite
- [Top headlines for the week of 5/1](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96436-top-headlines-week-51-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Political battle over tax measure, state spending 2 GOP Candidate Drazan is leading in multiple polls 3 Retail jobs falls 5x faster than nation 4 Oregon Map: How vulnerable you are to disaster 5 Pacific Seafood says DEQ ‘out of control' ($3.2M fines) Bonus Portland to pay outgoing CEO $171K to
- [Lars Larson: On Portland's new road tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96430-lars-larson-portlands-road-tax.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense You just gotta love the rank hypocrisy of Northwest Democrats. The so called progressives on Portland’s bloated 12 member city council just passed the most regressive new road taxes I’ve seen in a long time. 12 bucks a month you will pay through your utility
- [Betsy Ross sewed for the troops as well as created our first flag (USA 250)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96425-betsy-ross-sewed-troops-created-flag-usa-250.html) - By Oregon250.com, Next time Old Glory flies to celebrate this great nation, think of Betsy Ross, a woman celebrated as creator of the patriotic symbol although no historical evidence backs up the story. Elizabeth “Betsy” Griscom, the eighth of 17 children, was born in January 1852 in New Jersey but moved to Philadelphia at age
- [Petition Sign-Across-Oregon weekend May 2-3](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96422-petition-signacrossoregon-weekend-23.html) - Nick Stark CEO, Oregon Freedom Coalition Join us this weekend, May 2-3, for Sign Across Oregon, a day in which Oregonians statewide are signing several petitions to say NO to taxes. The initiative petition process is a key way Oregonians tell their elected officials how they feel about policies that affect them. This weekend, No
- [Media notes "anti-capitalist" push by teachers union](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96414-media-notes-teachers-union-anticapitalist-agenda.html) - (file photo) By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian newspaper has a special article this week detailing how Oregon's top teacher's union, the Oregon Education Association, is moving towards an anti-capitalist agenda. The Oregonian notes, "That small but formidable faction favors a more strike-ready approach, intended to put enough pressure on the political status
- [Janelle Bynum Gets Primaried](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96410-janelle-bynum-primaried.html) - Janelle Bynum, Oregon's Fifth Congressional District incumbent, is being primaried by a 2024 graduate of Oregon State University named Zeva Rosenbaum. Of course, random people tend to file for office, taking a chance like a lottery ticket. However, this young lady has the endorsement of the Democratic Party of Clackamas County and a progressive organization
- [Weird crime: Roseburg woman declothes, slaps her dentist, flees](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96403-weird-crime-roseburg-woman-declothes-slaps-dentist-flees.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This is the strange headline for the week as KVAL news reports that a Roseburg woman got into an altercation at the local dentists office. The suspect removed her pants, slapped an orthodontist while trying to escape. Read more here. Such obscure actions are often the result of drugs,
- [ODOT's missing billion dollars (No Measure 120 gas tax)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96401-odots-missing-billion-dollars-measure-120-gas-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association has a big question for the Oregon Department of Transportation: What did ODOT do with the extra one billion? We quote ODOT's own press release: "The Oregon Department of Transportation will receive over $1 billion dollars in additional transportation funding as part of the federal infrastructure
- [4 recent signs of Oregon political violence](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96395-oregons-signs-political-violence.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Following the assassination attempt against the President last weekend, there was a call by both sides to condemn the rise in political violence and language. We noticed over the last four weeks, several examples of political violent actions. • An Israel speaker was forced to her cancel her appearance
- [Meme: No Kings Congress cheers King Charles](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96380-meme-kings-congress-cheers-king-charles.html) - By Guest Submission Meme: Yes, she did say World War eleven (but corrected herself).
- [Drazan TV ad: Stopping 35 taxes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96391-drazan-tv-ad-stopping-35-taxes.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Below is a new video ad already seen in the Portland Metro area.
- [Willamette Week blasts Measure 120 gas tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96378-willamette-week-blasts-measure-120-gas-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Willamette Week has endorsed a NO vote on the Measure 120 gas tax. Here are some of their juicy comments: "The first thing to know about Measure 120 is that Oregon’s Democratic leaders, its presumptive supporters, have launched no organized campaign on its behalf... Clearly, Democrats have decided the
- [New Diehl video: Ed saves a goat](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96374-diehl-video-ed-saves-goat.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Charming video from Oregon Governor candidate Ed Diehl on rescuing a wayward goat.
- [Dudley talks tax cuts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96371-dudley-talks-tax-cuts.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here is a 60-second soundbite from Oregon Governor candidate Chris Dudley on taxes and high costs of living.
- [Watch the Dorchester Governor Debate here](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96366-watch-dorchester-governor-debate.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The 60-year-old Dorchester conference held a Republican Primary Governor's debate last weekend. See the performances here.
- [Lars Larson: The killer Kotek set free](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96364-lars-larson-killer-kotek-set-free.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Since Oregon primary ballots go this week, I thought I’d tell you about the killer set free by Governor Kotek. I should say accused killer, since illegal alien Rajinder Kumar gets his day in court and taxpayer-funded defense attorney even though he doesn’t even have
- [Homeless building fancy mini-homes on sidewalk](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96349-homeless-built-minihomes-fancy.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a very well-built homeless mini-home. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A hand built, tiny home by a homeless person. It’s actually well built but unfortunately it’s on a sidewalk. pic.twitter.com/BKBUB3Bkzm — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾
- [Full page ad promotes book to rescue Oregon](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96343-full-page-ad-promotes-book-rescue-oregon.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com On the Sunday Oregonian there was a full page ad placed to debut a new book called Oregoners with the tagline "How one state chased away businesses and people". The book is written by Dennis Kneale who is a former editor for the Wall Street Journal and Forbes. The
- [Bad idea: Vacancy tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96347-portland-eyes-vacancy-tax-offices-apartments.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Portland City Council so believes in the idea of a vacancy tax that they've commissioned a $60,000 of taxpayer dollars to study the issue. At one point, Portland was rated the #1 office vacancy city in America. The vacancy tax would punish building owners when they lose tenants. The
- [Kotek still holding out on Federal Tax Credit for Oregon kids](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96325-gov-kotek-withholding-federal-tax-credit-funds-oregon-kids.html) - By Kathryn Hickok Last summer, Congress passed the first federal-level legislation promoting educational choice nationwide. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a new federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for individual filers who make charitable contributions to qualifying scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) in participating states. The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), which takes effect in 2027,
- [(photo) Rescue car stuck in ocean](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96314-wow-photo-rescue-car-stuck-tide.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A Cannon Beach rescue team went out to to assist a surfer in a rip tide. The vehicle got stuck along the way as the tide was coming in. The vehicle was rescued ... but from a distance. Our appreciation for our first responders who live among such risk
- [Taxpayers Assoc. endorses David Brock Smith in U.S. Senate GOP primary](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96331-taxpayers-association-endorses-david-brock-smith-senate-gop-primary.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon endorses Senator David Brock Smith in the contested Republican primary for United States Senator. Senator David Brock Smith has been a solid vote in the Legislature for liberty and a faithful opposition no-vote against taxes. The Senator was very helpful in helping in the
- [No tax for Oregon Historical Society (No on 26-261)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96323-tax-oregon-historical-society-26261.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Taxpayers Association of Oregon opposes the Multnomah County property tax to pay to fund the Oregon Historical Society which is local Measure 26-261. We support more funding for the Historical Society! but … We have a better idea than raising property taxes… We favor eliminating corporate welfare. If we
- [Second Governor poll is out](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96353-governor-poll.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, A second poll is out on the Oregon GOP Primary for Governor. This is what it shows: 35%- Christine Drazan 18% - Ed Diehl 14% - Chris Dudley 8% - Some other candidate 25% - Undecided (Option was not read to the respondent initially.) The Hoffman Research Poll info can be
- [(5 memes) This "Mom's away" house rules should be law](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96335-5-memes-moms-house-rules-law.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [This Gov. candidate filled our mailbox](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96328-gov-candidate-filled-mailbox.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch When surveyed, our contacts said it has been Oregon Governor candidate Christine Drazan who has been showing up in their mailboxes and almost nothing from any other candidate up to April 27. One voter received three different mail pieces. One of Drazan's mail pieces was unusually optimistic for a Republican candidate
- [8 ODOT blunders: No on Measure 120](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96321-8-odot-blunders-measure-120.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Our transportation tax $$$ recklessly wasted, so there is no need to vote for Kotek's $4.3 billion gas tax Measure 120. Here are 8 ODOT bludners: • $1.1 billion over-budget Rose Quarter project (1) • $565 million over-budget I-205 Abernethy Bridge (2) • $500 million over-budget Hood River Bridge
- [What did our schools do with the extra $9B?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96319-schools-extra-9b.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com In just over 10 years, Oregon schools statewide received $9.8 billion from brand “new” tax sources! Here is the list: • In 2012, politicians helped a pass measure stealing the business Kicker Tax Refund and diverting it to education. Result = $2 billion more for education since. •
- [We face Gas Tax, $311M biz tax while retail collapses](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96305-face-gas-tax-300m-biz-tax-retail-collapses.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon politicians have passed a $4.3 billion gas tax increase last fall and just this year passed a $311 million tax on businesses. This comes as The Oregonian reports that retail is falling five times faster than the national average. The falling retail is both people running out
- [Big youth bust near elementary school (stash of everything)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96260-big-youth-bust-elementary-school-stash.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com . What a random incident near a school says about Oregon. Four under 21 youths were parked near a fire lane in the middle of the day near a school. Turns out the car was loaded with alcohol, marijuana, meth, cocaine, drug scale and three firearms. This comes as
- [Super-entrepreneur Diehl sells 103 merch items on website](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96283-superentrepreneur-diehl-103-merch-items-website.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, State Representative and Oregon Governor candidate, Ed Diehl, likes to tout his successful small businesses experience. This can be on display at his website, where he is selling over 103 different types of campaign merchandise items. It seems this is more than a campaign, it is a movement (and a well
- [Kotek calls for road funding part 2 (be warned)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96281-kotek-calls-road-funding-part-2-warned.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com It looks like Governor Kotek's $4.3 billion gas tax package with Measure 120 is heading for defeat on the May primary ballot. Kotek has convened a workgroup entitled Rebuilding Our Transportation Vision for a May 1 meeting to come up with funding solutions. Governor Kotek aims to find billions
- [Oregonian backs Drazan, while Kotek loses key union endorsement](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96296-oregonian-backs-drazan-kotek-loses-key-union-endorsement.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, This weekend the Sunday Editorial Board tackled the 16 Oregon Republican candidate and chose Christine Drazan as their top choice. They said,"Republicans who want the best shot at defeating Kotek, who faces only nominal competition in the Democratic primary, should turn to Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, to reprise her run from
- [(7 memes) Truth on taxes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96286-7-memes-truth-taxes.html) - By guest submission meme, More memes below:
- [Rep. Helfrich: Comment on latest assassination attempt](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96278-rep-helfrich-comment-latest-assassination-attempt.html) - Third Assassination Attempt of President Trump By Oregon State Representative Jeff Helfrich, Hood River, OR – Representative Jeffrey Helfrich (R-Hood River) had the following to say on the third assassination of attempt of President Trump: “Once again, we see that democrats’ permissive attitude to violent rhetoric has created a homegrown domestic terrorist. You cannot spend
- [Despite $1B, Oregon #4 for unaffordable housing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96273-1b-spent-oregon-4-unaffordable-housing.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Despite spending a billion dollars in additional spending to fight affordable housing, Oregon continues to rank among the very worst states for affordable housing according to a new WalletHub study shows. Oregon ranks fourth in the nation for the percentage of income spent on housing at 33.56 percent,
- [80-yr. old homeless, addict (sad story)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96270-80yr-homeless-addict-sad-story.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren interviews a man with a tragic story. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I met an eighty year-old fentanyl addict who is now street homeless. He’s married and owns a home, but his wife doesn’t want him
- [Lars Larson: A tax comparison](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96268-lars-larson-tax-comparison.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I know a lot of you hate Donald Trump with a passion that knows no limits. So, with Tax Day 2026 I think it fair to ask, “are you paying at the higher tax rate that would have applied if Kamala had won the ‘24
- [April 25 is sign-across-Oregon day for petitions](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96265-april-25-signacrossoregon-day-petitions.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon, No Tax Oregon is doing a sign-across-Oregon day Saturday April 24th. The emphasis is on a new referendum to claw back the federal tax cuts that Oregon liberal lawmakers and Governor Kotek took this year. View a local petition singing pop-up here. More on petition here.
- [Blazer buyers make out like bandits](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96263-blazer-buyers-bandits.html) - By William Mackenzie, Don’t cry for Tom Dundon. He just pulled a fast one and he’s laughing all the way to the bank. The Texas billionaire is purchasing 80.1% of the Portland Trailblazers at a $4 billion valuation and the remaining 19.9% at a $4.5 billion valuation. To push the deal along, the Blazers lobbying
- [Top headlines for the week of 4/24](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96255-top-headlines-week-424-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek: gas tax referendum is a 'tough sell' 2 Oregon's powerful union rebels against Democrats 3 Clackamas primary draws serious attention 4 Oregon's rules on collecting water from the sky 5 Is it legal to ignore a speed cam ticket in Oregon? Bonus Oregon makes emergency livestock rules permanent Dudley appears
- [NW eagle nest cam -- makes USA 250 feel even better](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96254-nw-eagle-nest-cam-usa-250-feel.html) - By Oregon250.com, A Vancouver Washington man has created an Eagle nest cam video on YouTube. It shows live viewing of this wonderful nature moment. It also showcases our majestic bald eagle which always makes us proud. You can find it here.
- [New website, WhatsValHiding.com, documents corruption](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96240-website-wahtsvalhidingcom-documents-corruption.html) - DeSpain Launches WhatsValHiding.com, Documenting Incumbent Hoyle's Record Of Corruption, Gross Incompetence, Federal Investigation, And Stock Act Violations New Website Compiles Full Timeline of Hoyle's Pay-to-Play Scheme, DOJ Investigation, 217 Hidden Stock Trades, Role in BOLI Crisis, and Personal Wealth Explosion — Voters Invited to Sign Petition Calling for Federal Accountability By Monique DeSpain for Congress,
- [7 key measures on local ballot (don't be surprised)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96061-surprised-7-key-measures-local-ballot.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com There are seven local tax ballot measures of top concern on the Oregon May Primary ballot. There are 6 bad taxes, and 1 good Right-to-Vote measure. Here is the Taxpayers Association of Oregon recommendation: #1. MULTNOMAH (NO on Measure #26-261): Property tax to fund Historical Society. The Taxpayers Association
- [Oops! Mayor who pledged to end homeless in 1 year -- finds 2,700 more!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96235-mayor-pledged-homeless-1-year-finds-2700.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Portland Mayor Keith Wilson made a popular campaign pledge back in 2024 that, if elected, he would eliminate homeless in one year. Instead, two years later, there is 2,700 more homeless than when the mayor started. The Mayor help build 1,500 new shelter beds -- but they were often
- [(6 memes) A funny welfare test](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96243-6-memes-funny-welfare-test.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below;
- [Candidate Patti Adair saved taxpayers $200K by rejecting Gov't pension](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96237-candidate-patti-adair-saved-taxpayers-200k-rejecting-govt-pension.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Congressional candidate and current Deschutes County Commissioner, Patti Adair, had a great quote in The Oregonian this week. Here it is: “What I do in Deschutes County can clearly be transferred to our federal government,” she said. “The federal debt needs to be very closely monitored. We’ve got to
- [Train hits semi-truck (photos)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96229-train-hits-semitruck-photos.html) - (photos by Salem police) By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com In Salem today a derailed train hit a semi-truck. This is a candid reminder on the type of events that our first responders are activated upon. This train could have contained a hazardous cargo. Fortunately it wasn't.
- [DeSpain blows Rep. Hoyle away on fundraising](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96226-despain-blows-rep-hoyle-fundraising.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Below are some impressive numbers from candidate Monique DeSpain on challenging Congresswoman Val Hoyle.
- [Lars Larson: How Diehl can pull it off](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96224-lars-larson-diehl-pull.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Oregon’s last Republican Governor walked out of office 39 and a-half years ago. This might just be the year voters get some sensible management for the state. But how will Republican Governor Ed Diehl get things done with a legislature dominated by two-thirds majorities? Simple.
- [Medics rescue homeless drunk man 5x in 1 day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96221-medics-rescue-homeless-drunk-man-5x-1-day.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren features a video of a man being rescued by paramedics. The man was drunk and was the fifth time paramedics were called to help him that day. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A highly intoxicated homeless
- [87-year old traveler grateful for America (USA 250)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96218-87year-traveler-grateful-america-usa-250.html) - By Oregon250.com, As part of our celebrating America’s 250th Birthday we are featuring people’s stories on why they are grateful to live in America. Here is one: “I am 87 years old and have read enough and travelled enough to recognize the precious freedom and opportunities available in the United States.” Judith Black, Portland You can
- [Stop Fooling Around and Finish the Job](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96215-stop-fooling-finish-job.html) - By Larry Huss, Here we go again. The stated goals of the United States in dealing with Iran, its terrorist networks, and its nuclear ambitions have largely been accomplished. We know this not because of satellite photos, field reports, or the networks of spies deployed by the Central Intelligence Agency and the Israeli Mossad, but
- [Organized crime boosts wave of illegal hot dog carts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96181-high-taxes-spur-wave-blackmarket-hot-dog-carts.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com One reason food carts have been so wildly successful is that they get to operate outside a myriad of expenses that a traditional restaurant building has to endure. Many are skipping those expenses further by setting up illegal food carts. The Seattle area has witnessed a 300% increase in
- [Governor poll: Strong lead ... but 1 of 3 undecided](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96205-governor-poll-strong-lead-1-3-undecided.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, A just released Nelson Research poll shows the Oregon Governor race with a strong front runner (Senator Christine Drazan at 31%) but yet nearly 30% still undecided. Rep. Diehl comes in at #2 with 15%, Dudley at 14%, Medina at 6% and Dainelle Bethel at 1%. The next big event is
- [Lars Larson: The problems over Chavez-DeRemer](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96203-lars-larson-problems-chavezderemer.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I’m not at all disappointed to see Lori Chavez Deremer leave the Trump government. I’m only surprised it didn’t happen sooner. Chavez wasn’t much to write home about when she served a single term in the Congress. I have friends who backed her but I
- [Blazers spent $100K to get $600M bailout](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96201-blazers-spent-100k-600m-bailout.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com It is reported that the Blazer lobby group, Rip City Media, spent $100,000 during the past Legislative Session where a bill was passed secured $365 million in tax bailouts to remodel the Blazer arena at the Moda Center. The larger package, including local Portland and Multnomah County tax pledges
- [Prediction market update on Oregon Governor race](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96198-prediction-market-update-oregon-governor-race.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The latest update on the Kalshi prediction market shows candidate Senator Christine Drazan in the lead most days the past 30 days. See chart above.
- [Candidate Max Sherman has best campaign sign duo](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96191-candidate-max-sherman-campaign-sign-duo.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon coastal-area Republican candidate Max Sherman has the best campaign signs so far, as he ties his own campaign signs to run alongside the gas tax Measure 120 vote (for which incumbent Rep. Javadi voted for).
- [Meme explains Gov't trying to fix problem (+5 more)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96182-meme-explains-govt-fix-problem-5.html) - By Guest Submission memes, More memes below:
- [May 1 Protest: No work, No school, No shopping](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96168-protest-calls-work-school-shopping-1st.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Lynda Ann Johnson had this Facebook post showing a flyer calling for May Day (a popular socialist protest day) to be honored by not working, not going to school and not even shopping.
- [Labor Sec. DeRemer steps down](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96174-labor-sec-deremer-steps.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Labor Sectretary and former Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down to take a job in the private sector. She will be replaced by Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. Fox News reported, "The news of Chavez-DeRemer's exit comes as an inspector general investigates a slew of complaints against her,
- [Lars Larson: Iran, gas prices, Oregon's conundrum](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96165-lars-larson-iran-gas-prices-oregons-conundrum.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Gasoline prices started dropping last week in reaction to what appears to be the end of our kinetic confrontation with the Mad Mullahs of Tehran. Triple A marks this as the seventh straight day of gas price drops, now sitting at a national average of
- [Artemis II mission celebrated America 250th](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96161-artemis-ii-mission-celebrated-america-250th.html) - By Oregon250.com The official America 250 symbol has been seen all over the recent Artemis II journey. As seen above, it was on banner inside the capsule with the astronauts. The banner was beneath the two flags of the United States and Canada which joined the mission. The official America 250 symbol was also placed
- [(wow photo) plane highway landing near Vancouver](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96137-wow-photo-plane-highway-landing-vancouver.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Shortly after takeoff from Vancouver this plane ran into mechanical trouble and had a landing on State Route 14 in southwest Washington. We salute our honored public servants with the Vancouver Fire Department and Vancouver Police Department for being immediately on the scene.
- [As Measure 120 gas tax fails, Portland pushes their own new road tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96152-measure-120-gas-tax-fails-portland-advances-road-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com If the Measure 120 gas tax should be voted down, the politicians are already working on Plan B. In Portland the local politicians aim to raise tens of millions through a road tax on your sewer bill. Portland Finance and Governance Committee voted 10-2 to advance the new road
- [Yugoslavia experience made me appreciate USA's kindness](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96118-yugoslavia-experience-usas-kindness.html) - By Oregon250.com, As part of our celebrating America’s 250th Birthday we are featuring people’s stories on why they are grateful to live in America. Here is one: “In 1962, when I was 11 years old, my dad took our family with him to Yugoslavia, where he worked for 10 months for the U.S. Commerce Department. Helping
- [Homeless living in dog kennels outside stores (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96128-homeless-living-dog-kennel-stores-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren has a video interview of a homeless woman living in a dog kennel. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I interviewed a homeless woman living in a doghouse. She’s a refugee and soon after arriving in the
- [(6 memes) Mayor's new gov't grocery store](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96140-6-memes-mayors-govt-grocery-store.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [Kotek's rare veto bucks party after media pressure](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96148-kotek-bucks-party-bill-veto-media-pressure.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com House Bill 4177 was a really bad bill from the 2026 Legislative Session. The bill legalized back-room deals by making it easier for local government elected officials to meet behind closed and in private in various circumstances. Almost every single Democrat State Senator and State Representative voted for this
- [Diehl releases rockstar-style video ad](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96134-diehl-releases-rockstarstyle-video-ad.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, State Representative Ed Diehl released a new video ad that is a bold and rockstar style montage. See it below:
- [Dudley releases anti-IP28 video (rural life under attack)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96131-dudley-releases-antiip28-video-rural-life-attack.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon Governor candidate Chris Dudley has released a video warning Oregonians against initaitive petition (IP#28) which would greatly handicap Oregon fishing, hunting and ranching.
- [Anarchists promote "Steal something from Work Day"](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96124-anarchists-promote-steal-work-day.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on a Portland sticker encouraging people to steal something from work. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. The extremist Antifa collective CrimethInc is promoting April 15 as “Steal Something from Work Day.” They reference a recent California warehouse
- [Lars Larson: Portland's socialist tinkering with Uber](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96121-lars-larson-portlands-socialist-tinkering-uber.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you think only New York City suffers from socialism, check out the latest move by Portland. City Hall proposes limits on how much money ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft get each time a passenger takes a trip. Drivers claim 40 percent of the
- [Poll: Senior voters on President](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96115-poll-senior-voters-president.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN notes that there has been a drop of support for President Trump among younger voters, but at the same time, the older voter category (65+) has changed by only 2%. This appears to be a strong base for the President.
- [Top headlines for the week of 4/17](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96110-top-headlines-week-417-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Will Oregon suspend the gas tax? Kotek responds 2 Candidate “stepped in it” with trade unions 3 Oregon at the center of national test case 4 Court: Oregon insurance abortion law unconstitutional 5 Chamber head on Kotek's Prosperity Initiative, CAT tax Bonus I pulled myself out of Oregon's Public School system
- [If you enjoy these tax alerts, please support Taxpayers Association](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96107-enjoy-tax-alerts-support-taxpayers-association.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association has provided many tax alerts this past week: •Ÿ 10 takeaways from Governor debate • Ÿ Gov. Kotek signs $311M business tax (SB 1507) • Ÿ After big taxes, district to close 10 schools • Ÿ Man flees Oregon to escape the death tax, and is
- [After big taxes, district to close 10 schools](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96104-big-taxes-district-close-10-schools.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon passed the biggest tax in state history with the Corporate Activities Tax which not only delivered BILLIONS in new taxes but did so way above projections. At the same time, in Portland politicians pushed through over a billion in new property taxes to build some of the most
- [10 takeaways from Governor debate](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96079-10-takeaways-governor-debate.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Interesting Tidbits from the Republican Gubernatorial Debate Last night’s livestreamed Oregon Republican Gubernatorial debate from Hillsboro featured second time candidates State Senator Christine Drazan and Chris Dudley as well as State Rep. Ed Diehl (the chief petitioner against Governor Kotek’s gas tax) and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethel. The
- [Two Members of the Oregon Prosperity Council Dissent](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96077-members-oregon-prosperity-council-dissent.html) - Sometimes the arguments progressives make refute themselves. Take, for instance, a revealing sentence by two union leaders on the Governor's Oregon Prosperity Commission: "Just like any smart CEO, Oregon should pursue a strategy of its own and ignore the low road of doing everything other states do, just more cheaply." This comes from a white
- [Rep. Elmer on lawsuit over controversial, costly climate program](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96074-rep-elmer-lawsuit-controversial-costly-climate-program.html) - House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer Responds to Lawsuit Against DEQ’s Devastating Climate Protection Program By Oregon House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer, SALEM, Ore. — House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) issued the following statement in response to a coalition of business and labor groups filing suit against Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality for the Climate
- [(7 memes) Tax deduction tip](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96065-7-memes-tax-deduction-tip.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [Lars Larson endorses Diehl for Gov](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96058-lars-larson-endorses-diehl-gov.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon's biggest independent voice, Lars Larson, just endorsed Representative Ed Diehl for Governor. Below is the press release and radio clip: ------------------------------- By Ed Diehl for Governor campaign, My fellow Oregonian, I’m honored to have the endorsement of Lars Larson. For years, Lars has been a trusted voice for Oregonians who
- [Rank Voting busted the bank at elections office](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96048-rank-choice-voting-busted-bank-elections-office.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com There is an audit that says Multnomah County Elections Office is in desperate need of money. The OPB story says that rank choice voting is costing more but not a big problem. We disagree. Last election cycle Portland had to put out costly advertisements and send out mailings to
- [Lars Larson: About Washington's new income tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96052-lars-larson-washingtons-income-tax.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I don’t make a million bucks a year, so folks tell me I don’t have to worry about Washington state’s new income tax. Not true The state has already started hiring hundreds of workers to collect the deceptively named “millionaires tax” even though money from
- [Man flees Oregon to escape the death tax, and is prospering](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96046-man-flees-oregon-escape-death-tax-prospering.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We received this letter from a supporter who left Oregon for Arizona, and the difference is striking. Read below: "I left Oregon because of the Metro Supportive Housing Tax, the Tri-Met payroll tax, the Portland Arts tax, the Multnomah Free Pre-school-for-all-tax. But the icing on the cake, that ran
- [USA soars on GDP comparison ahead of big 250th](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96043-usa-soars-gdp-comparison-big-250th.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250.com -- celebrating America's 250th The latest data from the International Monetary Fund shows that the United States of America is far ahead on per-capita Gross Domestic Product. The Oregon 250 Resolution honors our economic success and advantages on clause #15 which reads: WHEREAS, our full embrace of capitalism made us outperform
- [(tax day) 9 ways your tax $$ are wasted](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96027-tax-day-9-ways-tax-wasted.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Here are 10 ways your tax dollars are wasted: #1. GOV. KOTEK PAMPERING HERSELF • Kotek concert tickets. State auditors faulted Oregon Governor Tina Kotek for spending $550 in tax dollars on concert tickets for herself and others to attend three separate concerts. Her office also spent $63
- [Drug rehab hit with arson  Suspect at large (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96038-drug-rehab-hit-arson-suspect-large-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren has a video of the damage to a recovery center. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Breaking! A recovery center dedicated to helping youth with substance abuse issues has burned to the ground. It was slated to
- [(6 memes) McDonald's new Ozempic McFlurry](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96029-6-memes-mcdonalds-ozempic-mcflurry.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, See more memes below:
- [Fueling AI Data Centers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96025-fueling-ai-data-centers.html) - By Larry Huss, Like lemmings to the sea, liberals and progressives are lining up to delay, block, or otherwise hinder the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). Maine has rushed to be first, but it will soon be followed by Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. (I would have included California,
- [Rep. Diehl makes big 3 Dorchester debate hosted by Greg Walden](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96020-rep-diehl-big-3-dorchester-debate-hosted-greg-walden.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Dorchester Conference is one of Oregon's oldest and biggest political conferences. When the Dorchester debate was being organized, there was a minimum fundraising threshold of $500,000 to be featured on the panel (this is why you do not see others listed). Candidate Rep. Ed Diehl was shy of $100,000 of
- [Oregon’s TIGHGER Climate Strategy Maps 48 Ways to Energy Poverty](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96017-oregons-tighger-climate-strategy-maps-48-ways-energy-poverty.html) - By Naomi Inman Public Comments by John A. Charles, Jr. The Oregon Dept of Energy and the Oregon Climate Action Commission published a report seeking public comment known as the TIGHGER Project (Transformational Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction), and also known as the Oregon Climate Action Roadmap. The TIGHGER 2.0 report presents a
- [Second 40-ft. whale washes ashore](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96013-40ft-whale-washes-ashore.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This is the second time a large whale has washed ashore Tillicum beach near Yachats, Oregon. Although the focus of the cause has been whales not finding enough food, we remind the public that boat collisions are also a major cause of beached whales. The public needs to do
- [Lars Larson: 8 new Oregon laws and NONE apply to Oregonians](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96011-lars-larson-8-oregon-laws-apply-oregonians.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you thought the woman who won the Governor’s office with stolen cryptocurrency cares about serving you, think again. Tina Kotek just signed eight brand new laws into effect this week, and, unless you’re an illegal border hopper, none of them does anything for you.
- [Does this look like an acceptable college event?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96008-acceptable-college-event.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports that Oregon college Lewis & Clark just held an event that celebrates rioting.. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. Lewis & Clark College @lewisandclark in Portland, Ore. is hosting Antifa terrorism and radicalization training at a symposium on
- [Bethel: "Gov't should serve people, not manage decline."](https://oregoncatalyst.com/96001-bethel-govt-serve-people-manage-decline-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Governor candidate Danielle Bethel statement "Government should serve people, not manage decline" is spot-on. She put this remark on a short video of her speech.
- [Map shows oil ships re-routed to America](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95998-map-shows-oil-ships-rerouted-america.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Ben Shapiro program featured this map showing a big increase in oil ships coming to America to get purchase our oil since the Straight of Hormuz has been closed.
- [Kotek survey: Public skewers state's business climate](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95963-kotek-survey-public-skewers-states-business-climate.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's Prosperity Council did a 1,000 person survey to find out people's thoughts on the State's business climate. They did not hold back on being brutally honest. Here is a sample: • "Oregon has the highest taxes on our workers, the price of all consumer goods
- [Dudley hits gun range, Diehl gets OFF endorsement](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95990-dudley-hits-gun-range-diehl-ffa-endorsement.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, In past 10 days we saw these two Second Amendment campaign posts:
- [Lars Larson: Portland Panhandler Keith Wilson gets the brush off...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95993-lars-larson-portland-panhandler-keith-wilson-brush.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The highest profile beggar in the Pacific Northwest just got the brush off. Looks like Portland Panhandler Keith Wilson will have to take his little tin cup somewhere else. Washington and Clackamas Counties have both refused to take millions from services for their own taxpayers
- [Kotek blames gas prices on Trump, bad schools on GOP](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95987-kotek-blames-gas-prices-trump-bad-schools-gop.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com When KOIN-TV 6 asked if Governor Kotek is considerign lowering the gas tax like other states, her office replied; "State budgets and systems can't take away anymore uncertainty from the Trump administration, and it shouldn't be up to states to fix the problems that this administration creates" Then how
- [(6 memes) Free speech and idiots](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95978-95978.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [One of Portland's best restaurants has this political vandalism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95974-portlands-restaurants-political-vandalism.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com One of Portland's best restaurants is the Paper Bridge in SE Portland. Superb Vietnamese atmosphere along with unique dishes make this spot a treasured gem. We just feel pained by the fact that the neighborhood has political graffiti. On the restaurant itself someone tagged "Eat the Rich" which is
- [Tripp Dietrich has the most entertaining lawn sign](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95969-tripp-dietrich-entertaining-lawn-sign.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, One of our volunteers spotted this sign from Tripp Dietrich for Oregon State Senate. They are prevalent along the coast and quite novel.
- [Fancy colored straws given to addicts for drug use](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95966-fancy-colored-straws-addicts-drug.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how they are handing out fancy colored straws to the homeless as harm reduction. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Colorful straws being handed out by harm reduction workers, and even other homeless to use fentanyl
- [Lars Larson: Both OR and WA ignore voters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95961-lars-larson-wa-ignore-voters.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense “Slow learners” seems the best way to describe democrat politicians in Salem and Olympia. Governor Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first income tax in almost a hundred years, knowing the public overwhelmingly hates it. So, the so-called “millionaire tax” faces immediate challenges in both the courts
- [Top headlines for the week of 4/10](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95956-top-headlines-week-410-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek blames Republicans for education failures 2 Fed-Up Oregonians warn Kotek 3 Democrats fought hard for gas tax. Why silent now? 4 Businesses urge Kotek veto of tax-disconnect bill 5 Oregon's “ job killer“ climate costs far less accountable Bonus Portland mayor wants $$$ from counties as cash dries up Sen.
- [Sen. Starr: Kotek $311M biz tax while promising to help](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95954-sen-starr-kotek-311m-biz-tax-promising.html) - Governor Kotek Signs Bill Raising Business Taxes by $311 Million While Promising to Improve Oregon’s Business Climate By Oregon State Senator Bruce Starr, SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill into law yesterday that increases business taxes by $311 million while simultaneously promoting a new prosperity council and hiring a “chief prosperity officer”
- [No Tax Oregon, Rep. Diehl, Rep. Yunker Launch No Tax Clawback Referendum](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95952-tax-oregon-rep-diehl-rep-yunker-launch-tax-clawback-referendum.html) - No Tax Oregon, Rep. Diehl, Rep. Yunker Launch No Tax Clawback Referendum Hours after Governor Kotek signed SB 1507 into law, petitioners filed to refer the $300 million tax increase gut-punch to voters. By NO Tax Oregon, Press Release SALEM, OR – No Tax Oregon, Representative Ed Diehl, and Representative Dwayne Yunker are launching No
- [Gov. Kotek signs $311M business tax (SB 1507)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95948-gov-kotek-signs-311m-business-tax-sb-1507.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Again, Governor Kotek signs a massive tax bill. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law SB 1507, which will increase taxes on Oregon businesses by $311 million. It raises the money by stealing some of the tax breaks from the 2025 Congress Tax Cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill
- [Chinese Governing Culture Has Deep Roots](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95945-chinese-governing-culture-deep-roots.html) - I recently read former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's book on U.S. China relations, titled The Avoidable War. He notes how many American policymakers have seen Communism as an aberration in Chinese history, and that mistaken assumption leads to unwarranted expectations that engagement with Beijing can be transformative to China's political culture. Good luck with
- [Oregon hits $5 gas!  NO on Measure 120 gas hike!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95942-oregon-hits-5-gas-measure-120-gas-hike.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com AAA on April 9th put Oregon at over $5.00 a gallon gas. This is because of our high state gas tax and our hidden gas taxes through backdoor carbon fees. Now Measure 120 is on the May Primary Ballot. This is a massive gas tax hike, DMV fee increase
- [Shoplifter sues store over being stopped (store closes)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95939-shoplifter-sues-store-stopped-store-closes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A decade-long meth addict and shoplifter Joshua Merkel is suing for $10,000 for injuries he faced when he was caught and repeatedly hit by the store clerk for shoplifting at a Beaverton area Albertsons. A previous criminal case of assault was charged against the store clerk but failed to
- [7 signs Kotek may be slipping](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95892-6-signs-kotek-slipping.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Being that the Oregon governor's race is so critical, we will not lose any opportunity to spot problems with our incumbent. #1. Lax fundraising. Kotek raised less money this year than two of her opponents, Senator Christine Drazan and Chris Dudley. The $900,000 she raised in 2026 is still
- [Dudley "Rebound" video ad](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95933-dudley-rebound-video-ad.html) - By Oregon Campaign watch, Below is a 30-second ad created by the Chris Dudley for governor team. See the ad below:
- [(5 memes) The sad post-war life of a drone](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95927-5-memes-sad-postwar-life-drone.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below,
- [Lars Larson: Mayor wants other governments to share his pain](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95915-lars-larson-mayor-governments-share-pain.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Portland created its own homeless problem. Oh, sure, other cities have concrete campers. But the Rose City now ranks 4th highest in America when it comes to drug addicts and the mentally ill living on the streets, even though it's only the 28th largest city.
- [Rep. Diehl releases "Fed Up" video](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95921-rep-ed-diehl-releases-fed-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon governor candidate and state representative Ed Diehl has just released a new video on X. See it below: One thing is abundantly clear: Oregonians are fed up with Governor Tina Kotek and the culture of corruption and failed leadership in Salem. As Governor, I will cut taxes, restore fiscal responsibility
- [Found the homeless guy stealing everyone's garden gnomes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95917-homeless-guy-stole-everyones-garden-gnomes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren has a video of the homeless guy who seems to have stolen everyone's garden statues. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Found a camp where all of the missing garden gnomes have gone in the neighborhood! pic.twitter.com/EnBC1QoZI8
- [Big Medina for Governor signs appear ... in Portland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95912-big-medina-governor-signs-portland.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Seeing large campaign signs up is a bit rare this early, and yet to see one in Portland is even more rare. One of our volunteers spotted this one in SE Portland.
- [Sen. Drazan's latest video ad, "I won't quit"](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95909-sen-drazans-latest-video-ad-quit.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon governor candidate and State Senator Christine Drazan has a new video ad out. See below:
- [Rep. Breese-Iverson speaks at Farm Bill ceremony](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95907-rep-breeseiverson-speaks-farm-bill-ceremony.html) - Rep. Breese-Iverson Speaks at Ceremonial Signing of Farm Store Bill HB 4153 will help family farms and pumpkin patches across Oregon By Oregon State Representative Vikki Breese‑Iverson Sauvie Island, OR — Today, Rep. Breese-Iverson spoke at the ceremonial signing of HB 4153. It creates opportunities for family farms through a new farm store permit. The
- [Kotek signs gun bill (HB 4145).  It is a Second Amendment win.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95900-kotek-signs-gun-bill-hb-4145-amendment-win.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4145 started out as a terrible gun bill that doubled the permit fee and doubled the wait time to purchase a firearm (under Measure 114). That bill was gutted and replaced with a simple extension of the Measure 114 implementation. Measure 114 is one of the most restrictive
- [Portland street takeover. Fireworks shot at cops. Mayhem. (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95897-portland-street-takeover-fireworks-shot-cops-mayhem-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo features a video of a Portland street takeover where young rioters takeover a public street to do car racing and dangerous car stunts. . Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. Portland, Ore. (April 4) — Rioters took over the
- [Graffiti comes to our beaches ... often political (photo)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95867-graffiti-beaches-political-photo.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Went to Seaside this weekend, and noticed more graffiti than ever before. Near the South end of the beach was a utility box with political vandalism (as seen above with the free Palestine sticker). At the north end of the beach was something I have never seen anywhere --
- [Measure 120: Vote NO to stop gas tax.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95873-measure-120-vote-stop-gas-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The long journey of the gas tax is almost over. Last fall Governor Tina Kotek pushed through a $4.3 billion gas tax without bothering to ask voters in a publci vote. That $4.3 billion gas tax would be law right now if it wasn't for the effort by State
- [No Kings protesters fight capitalism (photo)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95894-kings-protesters-fight-capitalism-photo.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com At the Portland No Kings March on March 28th, you can see signs that oppose capitalism. You can also see signs of support for socialism. — Was this article helpful? If yes, please contribute online at OregonWatchdog.com (learn about a Charitable Tax Deduction or Political Tax Credit options to promote liberty).
- [(6 memes) Worst Tiger Woods ad](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95882-6-memes-worst-tiger-woods-ads.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below,
- [Rep. Yunker: PSU needs Civil Rights Investigation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95880-rep-yunker-psu-civil-rights-investigation.html) - Rep. Yunker Calls for Civil Rights Investigation of Portland State University By Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker, GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Representative Dwayne Yunker (R-Grants Pass) today issued a formal letter to Ben Cannon, Executive Director of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), demanding an investigation into whether Portland State University (PSU) is violating state
- [Groups urge Kotek to stop delaying veto of SB 1507](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95877-groups-urge-kotek-stop-delaying-veto-sb-1507.html) - No Tax Oregon Urges Gov. Kotek to Stop Delaying, Veto SB 1507 Delay tactics are harming Oregonians’ constitutional right to make their voices heard. By No Tax Oregon, Press Release, SALEM, OR – Oregon Freedom Coalition (OFC) and No Tax Oregon urge Governor Tina Kotek to take action on SB 1507, the $300 million tax
- [Lars Larson: Be honest with taxpayers when you nab $600M](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95863-lars-larson-honest-taxpayers-nab-600m.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If Oregon taxpayers saved new Trailblazers team owner Tom Dundon half a billion dollars, the least he could give them is a little honesty. With the blessing of the NBA on the team deal this week Willamette Week reporter Robert Ohman writes “ Dundon bristled
- [Iowa axed their death tax in 2025.  (sign petition for Oregon)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95870-iowa-axed-death-tax-2025-sign-petition-oregon.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last year, Iowa fully abolished their death tax. Last month, Washington cut their death tax. Oregon is among the last 12 states with a death tax that strikes you when you die and leaves your children with big tax bills to pay. Oregon has a petition circulating to abolish
- [New trend: Gov't subsidizing food carts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94143-food-court.html) - A Food Cart Pod Doesn’t Need a Public Subsidy. So Why Does This One? By Dr. Eric Fruits, For Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Portland officials are preparing to spend $7.5 million in public funds to renovate the vacant building at 910 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. into a food cart pod and dining hall.
- [Poll: Majority of Dems upset with their own party](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95860-poll-majority-dems-upset-party.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, A poll of Democrat Congress and their priorities shows that the overall public 74% do not feel they have the right priorities and a very large 55% of Democrats themselves also disapprove. This shows how adopting far-Left ideas can drive one's political party beyond what voters want.
- [Fake image of rescued pilot circulates](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95856-fake-image-rescued-pilot-circulates.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This image above is a fake image of the rescued co-pilot. Sometimes an image starts as a fraud, while other times it starts innocently as a depiction picture that people take as real and spread as real. This is a reminder on how easy it is for fake stories
- [(video) Chris Dudley's answers to homelessness](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95812-video-chris-dudleys-answers-homeless-problem.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon governor candidate Chris Dudley speaks about what he would do to help fix the homeless crisis:
- [Oregon halts CD licenses to noncitizens](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95846-oregon-stops-issuing-cd-licenses-noncitizens.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Based on Trump recommendations, The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles stopped issuing Commercial Drivers Licenses and Learner's Permits for non-citizens. The did not revoke current licenses but only decided to not renew or issue any new licenses. This has caused a lot of debate since a few high-profile crashes
- [TriMet’s $320M painful plan to gridlock 82nd Ave.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95777-trimets-320m-painful-plan-gridlock-82nd-avenue.html) - by Randal O'Toole Bus rapid transit was originally supposed to provide light-rail-like services for a lot less money than the cost of building a new rail line. Yet TriMet has figured out a way to make bus rapid transit both expensive and painful. The agency wants to dedicate two lanes of 82nd Avenue for seven miles—from Cully Boulevard
- [Netflix tax to replaced Arts Tax?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95818-netflix-tax-doubles-failed-arts-tax.html) - By Dr. Eric Fruits Originally found on Eric Fruits Substack, Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy wants to “rightsize” the city’s “perennially loathed” Arts Tax by scrapping it for some residents, raising it for others, and adding a new tax on streaming services like Netflix, Spotify, and Disney+ (Portland Council President Wants to Reshape City’s
- [Governor candidates $$ race (chart)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95838-chart-governor-candidates-fundraising.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here are the latest totals on the top fundraising results for the six leading candidates from any party. These totals reflect some funds raised last year.
- [Portland won't respond to homeless fires like this (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95821-portland-respond-homeless-fires-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how fires like this will not be put out by the Portland Fire Dept.. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. . The Portland fire department announced they will no longer respond to Homeless fires, unless the
- [Gas price meme applies to Oregon (+6 memes)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95828-gas-price-meme-applies-oregon-6-memes.html) - By Guest Submission Meme,
- [Local No Kings rallies keep featuring guillotines](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95824-local-kings-rallies-featuring-threatening-guillotines.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We have yet to see an Oregon No Kings protest that does not feature someone threatening to behead their opponents. The above was from the March 28 Portland rally. Here are some others in the past year:
- [WA Gov. blocks voters over huge income tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95808-wa-gov-blocks-voters-huge-income-tax.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Well, citizens in the Northwest just got another big fat middle finger from another democrat . Washington’s Secretary of State Steve Hobbs just refused to let the public vote on the illegal and unconstitutional income tax just passed by lawmakers. Get this, Hobbs claims that
- [Andy Ngo TV clip on Leftist political extremism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95804-andy-ngo-tv-clip-leftist-political-extremism.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo was on NEwsMax to talkabout the No Kings March. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. The media and Democrats are hoping you don't remember that the "No Kings" security killed a bystander during an attempt to shoot a leftist
- [Top headlines for the week of 4/3](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95802-top-headlines-week-43-3.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 OR has one of the highest tax burdens in the US 2 Oregon doled out millions in ‘questionable' benefits 3 Oregon drops to 46th in competitiveness ranking 4 Oregon losing residents in prime earning years 5 NY Post: Portland ‘No Kings' protests turn violent Bonus Another grocery store closing due to
- [(USA 250) Teen kept Boston Tea Party secret for 55 years](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95797-usa-250-teen-boston-tea-party-secret-55-years.html) - By Oregon250.com Oregonians celebrating America's 250th The patriots who dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation did so anonymously, never seeking accolades for the vital part they played in the American Revolution, with some mentioning their participation only in their obituaries. All were sworn to secrecy, and one teenager kept it quiet
- [Chain store closes: Shoplifters beat people, smashed things](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95776-chain-store-closes-shoplifters-beat-people-smashed.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A low-cost store chain, Grocery Outlet announced that they are closing their NE Portland location. Because shoplifters were addicts they became violent at any confrontation. The store manager explains, "“My son, our Store Manager, was trying to get merchandise back on August 27 when he was attacked by a
- [After gas tax petition success ... now sign abolish death tax petition](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95791-gas-tax-petition-success-sign-abolish-death-tax-petition.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The gas tax referendum helped make Oregon history by gathering a quarter million signatures in less than 40 days. When Oregonians unite they can make the ballot. Now, we wish to see the Abolish Death Tax make the November 2026 ballot. The Oregonian cited Oregon as the “worst place
- [Portland held hearing on road tax on water bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95789-portland-held-hearing-road-tax-water-bill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Portland Finance and Governance Committee held a hearing on the controversial Transportation Utility Fee this week and delayed the proposal to its next meeting on April 15, 2026. The road tax would charge single-family homes $12 per month, multi-family units $8.5 per month, and a 4.3% fee on
- [The Book of Common Prayer on Marriage](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95783-book-common-prayer-marriage.html) - I was recently reading The Book of Common Prayer. In doing so, I came to appreciate how this book established a common culture in English-speaking countries. Why did I read that long ecclesiastical book? It's because a friend of mine gave me a copy of Julie McDonalt Zander's The Reluctant Pioneer, a novel about crossing
- [(photo) Homeless camp built with near 100 stolen shopping carts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95763-photo-homeless-camp-built-100-stolen-shopping-carts.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shares a story about a man who built his camp with 100 stolen shopping carts. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless man showed me the nearly 100 grocery carts. He hauled into a public parking
- [6 memes to make your day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95766-6-memes-day-2.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [Poll: People's view on Iran](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95756-poll-peoples-view-iran-detail-issues.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, This Harvard Caps/Harris poll asked more details on the Iran.
- [Lars Larson: The end of anchor babies](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95759-lars-larson-anchor-babies.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I have waited 3 decades for the end of the ridiculous “birthright citizenship” scam in America. President Trump banned the unwarranted gift on his first day in office last year by signing an executive order. Just because you sneaked into my country and gave birth
- [(video) Rep. Diehl catches Kotek acting like a king](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95749-video-ed-diehl-catches-kotek-acting-king.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Great video, watch below:
- [(video) Senator Drazan's personal story on education crisis](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95752-video-senator-drazans-personal-story-education-crisis.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here is a great video clip of governor candidate, Senator Christine Drazan talking about education.
- [Trump's new order impacts mail-ballots (here's how)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95742-trumps-order-impacts-mailballots.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Yesterday, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections". This order: • Requires the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security agencies to create a nationwide list of eligible voters. • Requires the U.S. Post office to not mail any mail
- [3 bad signs in a row at No Kings protest](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95719-3-bad-signs-row-kings-protest.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Just to show that the Taxpayers Association is not cherry-picking some of the extremist messages from the Portland No Kings Day March, we showcase this photo example, which shows three absurd signs all next to each other. SIGN #1. "Abolish ICE": This is a call to eliminate immigration enforcement
- [Portland eyes road tax on water bill (you can testify)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95730-portland-eyes-road-tax-water-bill-testify.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The proposed Portland Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) is scheduled for a hearing and consideration by the new Finance & Governance (Committee of the Whole) on April 2, 2026. The road fee is a $12 monthly tax on your water bill. This $12 monthly road fee is on top of
- [6 political memes: Cuba, TSA, Tiger Woods ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95722-6-political-memes-cuba-tsa-tiger-woods.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [The Public School Conundrum](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95717-public-school-conundrum.html) - By Larry Huss, Recently, Marie Harf, a former low IQ spokesperson for former President Barack Obama (D), appeared in her role as a “political commentator” to respond to a series of issues including the deteriorating status of the American educational system. Her response was ideological and counter to every factual study in the past two
- [Arizona School Choice: Media’s “Fraud” Myth Falls Apart](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95714-arizona-school-choice-medias-fraud-myth-falls.html) - by Kathryn Hickok Recent news reporting in Arizona claimed that more than 20 percent of purchases made through the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program were “unallowable.” The media outlet implied that a staggering amount of misspending had occurred in one of the nation’s highest-profile school choice programs. As it turns out, the reports were false. On March
- [Serial killer spared from death penalty, dies old man (his retirement cost $1M)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95709-serial-killer-spared-death-penalty-dies-man-retirement-cost-1m.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Oregon serial killer, Jeffrey Paul Cutlip (also known as Jesse Andre D’Breeze) confessed to killing two women and one teen girl. He tied up his victims and abused their bodies after they were killed. Because Oregon had the death penalty back in 2012, the issue of the death penalty
- [(video) Attack on ICE gate.  Security camera wrecked](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95703-video-attack-ice-gate-security-camera-wrecked.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo features two videos. One shows people attacking the Portland ICE facility gate. The other shows a man destroying the security cameras. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. Portland, Ore. (March 28) — Antifa and far-left violent extremists launch a
- [Lars Larson: Liberals have a renaming problem ... again](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95706-lars-larson-liberals-renaming-problem.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Ever wonder why America's political left wing is so ready to tear down statues of real heroes like President Abraham Lincoln? Consider the Cesar Chavez firestorm going on right now. A major investigation with lots of personal testimony documents that the farm labor leader previously
- [Chris Dudley signs have the best slogan](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95700-chris-dudley-signs-slogan.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Saw this along the coast. Standing tall for Oregon. Good wit. The best ... so far.
- [Top headlines for the week of 3/27](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95655-top-headlines-week-327-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Judge blocks gas tax voters pamphlet case 2 Oregon #5 least affordable state 3 9th Circuit sides with Trump on Portland ICE 4 Greenhouse gas reduction gap measure 5 Oregon's recycling law is a lose-lose Bonus Wyden's son and Epstein connection Amazon paid Ore. officials' firm $100M (data deal) A $1
- [Wyden son linked to Epstein (as he probes Trump)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95697-wyden-son-linked-epstein-probes-trump.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is part of the Senate investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. At the same time, the Epstein files reveal that there is a connection between Wyden's son and Jeffrey Epstein. Fox News reports, "However, emails reviewed by Fox News Digital in the DOJ "Epstein files" show Wyden’s own
- [No Kings invokes harm to Trump, supporters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95677-kings-signs-invoke-harm-trump-supporters.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Portland No Kings march featured many signs that invoked harm to the President and his supporters. One sign read "The real domestic terrorists are Trump & Loyalists" while another sign read "Behead kings". Every were signs calling ICE and Trump Nazis, fascists and terrorists. This is not healthy
- [WA cuts death tax 1 year after they raised it](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95682-wa-raised-death-tax-failed-1-year-cut.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last year the State of Washington raised their Death Tax on higher earners and it backfired! Fears grew that the highest paying taxpayers were set to leave the state. Washington icon, Starbucks, just saw their founder leave Washington for Florida. High profile Washington businessman Marc Barros just announced he
- [(7 memes) Laugh at Bernie Sanders, No Kings, more ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95686-7-memes-laugh-bernie-sanders-kings.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below,
- [Oregon No Kings riot makes national news (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95673-oregon-kings-riot-national-news-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The No Kings protest in Portland made the frotn headline for the NY Post. Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo shows a video from confrontation outside the Portland ICE building. You can see people throwing rocks and yelling "kill yourself". Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate
- [No Kings March: Replace billionaires with socialism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95669-kings-march-replace-billionaires-socialism.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We saw at least three of these printed signs at the Portland No Kings Day march which read "Down with billionaires. We need Socialism." It was sponsored by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization. A different socialist group had a different sign that read "No Kings. No billionaires." Here is
- [No Kings march touts No ICE. No cops. No DHS!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95665-kings-march-touts-ice-cops-dhs.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The above signs seen at the Portland No Kings Day show support for abolishing ICE, abolishing the police and abolishing DHS. These type of extreme demands were common at the rally. Here are a few more: — Was this article helpful? If yes, please contribute online at OregonWatchdog.com (learn about
- [No Kings protest.  Some target shutting airport](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95660-kings-protest-target-shutting-airport.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on a possible move to divert protests to the airports this weekend. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. In an effort to take over "No Kings" protests on March 28, far-left and open-border extremists are telling their followers
- [Lars Larson: TSA, Iran, voter ID, more ..](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95658-lars-larson-tsa-iran-voter-id.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I certainly hope voters pay attention to the message democrat politicians are sending them. Their refusal to fund Homeland Security means jammed up airports, delays three million travelers a day for the last 40 days and forces hundreds of TSA officers to quit. Even Senator
- [Kotek again leaves lawmakers out of the debate -- road $$ part 2](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95651-kotek-leaves-lawmakers-debate-road-part-2.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian headline screamed, "Oregon lawmakers left out as Gov. Tina Kotek forms new transportation advisory group." Last year at this time, Governor Kotek and select leaders ignored the plan by Republican lawmakers to balance the ODOT budget without new taxes. They instead created a shoddy gas tax package
- [Eugene airport at risk over Rep. Hoyle's shutdown vote](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95647-eugene-airport-risk-rep-hoyles-shutdown-vote.html) - DeSpain: Hoyle’s Repeated Votes Against DHS Funding Put Oregon’s Small Airports at Risk of Closure -- Eugene Airport and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport face threat as TSA officers go unpaid and the Department of Transportation warns small airports may shut down By Monique DeSpain for Congress, EUGENE, Oregon (March 27, 2026) – Monique DeSpain,
- [677 of most wealthy flee county](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95618-677-wealthy-fled-county.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian has a story about the dramatic change in Multnomah County taxpayer migration since a big income tax increase was passed in 2020. The Preschool-for-All ballot measure raised income taxes by 1.5% to 3%. A second big income tax was passed in the same year with the Homeless
- [6 memes to make your day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95621-5-memes-day-4.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [What a 3,500 pot plant bust looks like (photo)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95639-3500-pot-plant-bust-photo.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The Clackamas County Interagency Task Force has just seized 3,500 marijuana plants, $100,000 cash, three firearms, during an illegal grow operation bust. See more. We were told that if we legalized marijuana, the black market would disappear. Instead it feels like it is growing. The $100,000 cash discovered is
- [More AI Hallucinations in an Oregon Court](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95628-ai-hallucinations-oregon-court.html) - Last fall, I wrote about an instance where a lawyer was caught using fake citations that were generated from artificial intelligence. It happened again in Oregon District Court, where Magistrate Judge Mark Clarke sanctioned a lawyer fairly severely in Couvrette v. Wisnovsky. The Judge questioned whether the lawyer meaningfully participated in the case: At issue
- [Sen. Drazan: Kotek must veto $311M tax on business](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95616-sen-drazan-kotek-veto-311m-tax-business.html) - SEN. CHRISTINE DRAZAN CALLS ON GOV. KOTEK TO VETO $311 MILLION TAX HIKE ON OREGON BUSINESSES By Oregon State Senator Christine Drazan, CANBY, Ore. – Last month, Democrats in the Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1507, a bill that would increase the tax burden on local employers by $311 million. The bill currently sits
- [Full-page ad ($250K!) touts No Kings March 4/28](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95604-fullpage-ad-250k-touts-kings-march-428.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The anti-Trump No Kings March scheduled nationwide for March 28, may involve a lot of participants, but let the record show, it also involves a lot of money. This full-page ad seen in the Wall Street Journal is advertising the march, and such ads can cost up to a
- [Iran – Declare Victory and Leave](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95593-iran-declare-victory-leave.html) - By Larry Huss, Over the past weekend, President Donald J. Trump demanded that Iran allow transit for all ships through the Straits of Hormuz. He gave them forty-eight hours to comply or face a devastating torrent of missiles and bombs aimed first at the Iranian power grid and second at the missile sites along the
- [Lars Larson: Election date, vote-by-mail, fraud ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95610-lars-larson-election-date-votebymail-fraud.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I guess you could call the Democrat Party’s approach to elections, back to the future. Fraud in elections was a big problem about 180 years ago. States held the Presidential election on various dates spanning more than a month. That meant early voting influenced voting
- [Persuading Gov. Kotek](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95607-persuading-gov-kotek.html) - By Rob Kremer As seen in the Oregon Transformation Newsletter, How do we persuade Gov. Kotek to opt into the federal scholarship tax credit? The new federal scholarship tax credit legislation, known as the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), is going to result in billions of dollars becoming available to families of both public
- [USA 250: Nation's 1st war casualty was boy who stirred nation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95600-usa-250-nations-1st-war-casualty-boy-stirred-nation.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon 250 Resolution, This story brought to you by the Oregon 250 Resolution project to honor America's 250th. The first victim of the American Revolution was a 12-year-old boy who was shot. Also, a painter Samuel Gore was hit with a different bullet but survived, and became part of the revolution. Here
- [Sign petition to end Oregon Death Tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95570-sign-petition-oregon-death-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian cited Oregon as the “worst place to die” because of our costly, punishing death tax. Oregon’s death tax has the nation’s lowest exemption rate, which means you pay the most in America when your loved ones die and they pass along their estate gifts to you. The
- [Property rights score big Legislative wins](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95588-property-rights-score-big-legislative-wins.html) - Samantha Bayer, By Oregon Property Owners Association, The OPOA team is proud to announce that all five of the bills we threw our weight behind this session passed. Yes, all five. These bills weren’t small tweaks. They’re real, meaningful changes that will make it easier for people to actually use, manage, and protect their property
- [Home surrounded by 100 homeless tents (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95590-home-surrounded-100-homeless-tents-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a home surrounded by nearly 100 tents. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. The homeless crisis doesn’t just affect the homeless but everybody around them pic.twitter.com/Tl0c2UzGop — Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾 (@kevinvdahlgren) March 24, 2026
- [7 memes to ease your stress](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95578-7-memes-ease-stress.html) - By guest submission memes, More memes below,
- [Heated ICE protest. Man pulls out gun (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95571-95571.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on a Portland ICE protest that went dangerous when a man pulled out a gun for what appears to be self defense. This is the result of protesters being allowed to riot and police nowhere to be found. Read below and then follow
- [Gas price map shows Oregon is deep trouble](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95567-gas-price-map-shows-oregon-deep-trouble.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Last week, a gas tax map from GasBuddy.com shows the entire West Coast in extreme price range for gasoline. This type of inflated gas price will ripple across the entire economies of the West Coast.
- [Lars Larson: Sen. Merkley stands for criminals, illegal voters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95564-lars-larson-sen-merkley-stands-criminals-illegal-voters.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley wants everyone to vote…whether they’re citizens or not. I know that sounds crazy, but Jeffro isn’t the sharpest tool in the garden shed. Merkley and fellow democrats are desperate to block passage of the so-called “SAVE” act in Congress. The
- [Poll: How public views DHS shutdown](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95559-95559.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CBS News poll between 3/17 and 3/20 shows that the DHS showdown is in a triple split.
- [Rep. Elmer: On Providence exiting health insurance market](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95557-rep-elmer-providence-exiting-health-insurance-market.html) - House Republican Leader Responds to Announcement that Providence is at Risk of Exiting the Health Insurance Market By Oregon House Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. — House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) released the following statement in response to the announcement by Providence that it is exploring the sale of Providence Health Plan, in addition to
- [Supreme Ct. tackles vote-by-mail late ballots](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95545-supreme-ct-tackles-votebymail-late-ballots.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Today, the United States Supreme Court takes on a key vote-by-mail rule that impacts Oregon and a dozen other states. The issue is with rules allowing mail ballots to be received after election day if they are postmarked. In Oregon, ballots can arrive up to 7 days after an
- [(5 memes) Chuck Norris, Canada, Newsom ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95524-5-memes-chuck-norris-canada-newsom.html) - (Left side: Senator Chuck Schumer putting cheese on uncooked burgers) By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [PA eyes ending death tax ... as NY and OR talk raising it.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95534-pa-eyes-death-tax-ny-talk-raising.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Wow! Among the hot issues being discussed in the Pennsylvania legislature, are bills to either cut back or abolish altogether their state death tax. At the same time, New York just proposed a plan to lower the tax exemption threshold from the current $7.35 million to just $750,000, which
- [Metro's Own Study Shows Passenger Rail Wrong Fit for Portland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95535-metros-study-shows-passenger-rail-bad-portland.html) - By Naomi Inman Letter by John A. Charles, Jr. Transportation policy should reflect how people travel today— not how cities worked 125 years ago This week, Cascade Policy Institute president John Charles sent a letter to every member of Oregon’s House and Senate about Metro’s Regional Rail Futures Study, prepared in response to a 2024
- [Lars Larson: We must privatize TSA](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95531-lars-larson-privatize-tsa.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, 25 years ago this September, I argued in favor of private security for American Airports after the terrorist attacks of 9-11. I lost that argument, back then, to the folks who wanted security from a massive government bureaucracy now known as the TSA. Frankly, I can’t think of
- [Grandma gave a hot defense of Kicker to her lawmaker](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95156-lady-hot-defense-kicker-lawmaker.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A grandmother from Multnomah County sent this letter to her Lawmaker in a stout defense of the Kicker Income tax. ------------------- I am very concerned about the State wanting to take half or any of our Kicker. I have always lived within my budget. I have rented an apartment
- [Homeless show how they break into sewer world (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95521-homeless-show-break-sewer-world-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren debuts a video of a homeless guy explaining how he breaks into the sewers. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. . A homeless man showed me how Homeless enter the sewers to live. pic.twitter.com/EBUFu8LSdM — Kevin Dahlgren
- [Principal who mocked Kirk death gets prison over child abuse](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95518-principal-mocked-kirk-death-prison-child-abuse.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports that the former principal for Rainier Junior/Senior High School has been sentenced to five years in prison for possession of illegal images of exploited minors. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. . . A former Oregon school principal
- [16-ft great white shark tracked off coast](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95515-16ft-great-white-shark-tracked-coast.html) - By NW Spotlight, For the month of March, Kara, the 16-foot great white shark with a tracking device, has been swimming around the NW coast. More from Oregon Coast Explored:
- [Chuck Norris once stopped a chainsaw with his hand in Oregon](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95511-chuck-norris-stopped-chainsaw-hand-oregon.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com In honor of Chuck Norris' passing, we reminder our readers that Chuck Norris once came to Oregon and filmed a movie where he stopped a chainsaw with his bare hands. The plot was very politically correct for a conservative commentator. Yet, it now remains part of Oregon lore.
- [Map: Iran ethnic groups](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95501-map-iran-ethnic-groups.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We came across this insightful map that shows the ethnic divisions within Iran. It is more diverse and more complex than most people expected. People need as much information and basic facts to put in perspective on what we hear from the news and elected leaders.
- [Top headlines for the week of 3/20](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95505-top-headlines-week-320-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek starts 2027 transportation bill 2 Gas tax group sues over voter pamphlet 3 DEQ in big legal battle 4 MultCo has $4B but not a nickel to spend 5 PDX airport blocks political TSA video for 2nd time Bonus Portland Councilor: "Shut your racist mouth!" Eugene City Council put itself
- [Don't Forget Who Owns the Moda Center](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95473-forget-owns-moda-center.html) - I haven't seen any scientific polling on pubic support for SB 1501 from this year's legislative session, but anecdotes, like Willamette Week's highlight of reader opinion, suggest it holds bipartisan opposition. This kind of government intervention into the marketplace typically lacks Republican support, a nod to the free-market heritage of the Reagan era that has
- [Disputed judge missed voter deadline by 1 minute, now it gets real.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95482-disputed-judge-missed-voter-deadline-1-minute-real.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Multnomah County Judge Adrian Brown made news recently when the local Multnomah County District Attorney had been avoiding sending serious cases to her desk. The Oregonian reports, “Vasquez, the county’s top prosecutor, claims Brown’s bungles on a half-dozen cases range from misdemeanors to murders, with the judge diverging from
- [Death by liberalism: Oregon's famous mall](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95354-death-liberalism-oregon-icon-lloyd-center-mall.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, What Portland liberals did to the famous Lloyd Mall they will soon do to Oregon if voters they continue down the progressive path. Lloyd Center Mall once made history. It was the nation's largest open-air shopping center. It was famous for being the first year-round ice rink in a
- ["How Portland fell apart" video soars](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95464-portland-fell-video-soars.html) - By NW Spotlight, The YouTube channel, After Party with Emily Jashinsky, has a healthy 125,000 subscribers. Her recent video on Portland soared to #3 most popular of all time on the channel with over 300,000 views. You can watch it here, or watch below:
- [The great Charles Starr, former Senator, passes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95458-great-charles-starr-senator-passes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The great man of the people, former Oregon State Senator Charles Starr, passed away this week. He was a best friend of taxpayers back in the day (1990s+) when he served as State Representative and State Senator. He was the most approachable and welcoming of all the lawmakers.
- [(7 memes) More Iran humor ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95449-7-memes-iran-humor.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below;
- [Homeless man attacks reporter's car (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95443-homeless-man-attacks-reporters-car-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren has video of his car being attacked by a homeless person. This likely occurred during his trip to Los Angeles. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A deranged homeless man attacked my vehicle. Minutes before he
- [Lars Larson: On Joe Kent controversy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95440-lars-larson-joe-kent-controversy.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Boy, has former Green Beret Joe Kent turned into a gigantic disappointment. In the last 60 minutes, I learned that Kent has resigned from his job as head of America’s National Counterterrorism Center. The reason Kent gives is his opposition to President Trump’s military strikes
- [Freedom Foundation appeals unions' "anti-Impersonation" law](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95435-freedom-foundation-appeals-unions-antiimpersonation-law.html) - Freedom Foundation Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Oregon ‘Anti-Impersonation’ Law By Freedom Foundation, Eugene, OR – The Freedom Foundation appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals after a district court judge last week dismissed its case challenging Oregon HB 3789, subjecting the organization to potentially millions of dollars in penalties for the crime of
- [Poll: Support for Iran war grows in one week](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95436-poll-support-iran-war-grows-week.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, March 12, 2026, a Washington Post poll showed that support for the Iran action has been growing.
- [Poll results: Top 5 best elected officials](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95426-poll-results-top-5-elected-officials.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon asked its supporters which Oregon elected officials are "doing a good job". Based on over 400 responses, the top answers were #1. Oregon State Senator Christine Drazan, #2. Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl, #3. Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz, #4. Oregon State Senator Bruce Starr
- [8 memes to get you through your day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95416-8-memes-day.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [More phony income redistribution by the liberals](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95414-phony-income-redistribution-liberals.html) - By Larry Huss, Two Senate Democrats have introduced bills to reduce taxes on the lower end of the economic ladder. Like most Democrat initiative these days the purpose is more illusional than actual. Sen. Corey Booker (D-NJ) introduced a bill that would increase the standard deduction for a married couple to $75,000 thus eliminating federal
- [Rep. Hoyle votes against DHS funding during terror threat](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95412-rep-hoyle-votes-dhs-funding-terror-threat.html) - DeSpain Blasts Hoyle for Voting Against DHS Funding During Heightened Terror Threat By Monique DeSpain for Congress, EUGENE, Oregon (March 16, 2026) – Monique DeSpain today condemned Congresswoman Val Hoyle for repeatedly voting against legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security while the United States faces an elevated threat environment, a series of
- [Iran soccer story reveals fragility of liberty](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95405-iran-soccer-story-reveals-fragility-liberty.html) - By Jason Williams, By Oregon 250 Resolution celebrating USA's 250th Birthday Iran’s women’s soccer team was in Australia when war broke out. The team was deeply divided on what to do. Eventually, they chose to remain silent during their national anthem as a protest (not having human rights, forced to wear headscarves in public, women can’t
- [Cascade Testimony: Metro Spending $50M, 40 Years, Turning Superfund Site to a Park](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95403-cascade-testimony-metro-spending-50m-40-years-turning-superfund-site-park.html) - By Naomi Inman Testimony by John A. Charles, Jr. This March, the Metro Council approved the Willamette Cove nature park master plan. On March 12, John Charles testified before the Metro Council meeting on Resolution 26-5582 cautioning their use of $15.6 million from the 2019 Parks Bond towards the next phase of the Willamette Cove nature park. He was the only person to submit comment. The
- [Lars Larson: The hole in the TSA airport, DHS shutdown](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95400-lars-larson-hole-tsa-airport-dhs-shutdown.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The politically appointed apparatchiks who run Portland International Airport have ordered passengers kept in the dark about why security lines now back up for hours. Democrats in Congress refuse to pass the spending bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The D Party ain’t
- [Sen. Brock Smith: My Legislation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95397-sen-brocksmith-legislation.html) - By Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith: Newsletter excerpt of sponsored and chief-sponsored bills, CHIEF SPONSORED LEGISLATION HB4075 - Digest: This Act makes the State Treasurer use unclaimed moneys to guarantee a loan to a hospital. Requires the State Treasurer to use up to $44 million from the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to
- [Unions chase the new billionaires tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95391-unions-chase-billionaires-tax.html) - By Friends in the news, This month the Freedom Foundation's Aaron Withe wrote an insightful piece in the popular Hill news site, on the new trend of billionaires taxes in America. Here is an excerpt: "This month, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation that would impose a 5 percent annual wealth tax on the roughly
- [Caucus mourns passing of former Senate President Gene Derfler](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95394-caucus-mourns-passing-senate-president-gene-derfler.html) - Senate Republican Caucus Mourn the Passing of Former Oregon Senate President Gene Derfler By Oregon State Senate Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate Republican Caucus is mourning the passing of former Oregon Senate President Gene Derfler, who died at the age of 101. Gene Derfler devoted decades of his life to serving his
- [Oregon award winners:  Worst politician, Worst waste, more ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95385-oregon-award-winners-worst-politician-worst-waste.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Just in time during the Academy Awards we offer our results of the Oregon Taxpayers Awards as voted upon by 400+ responses. Here are the results: WORST OREGON POLITICAL FIGURE WINNER! Oregon Governor Tina Kotek: Her $4.3 billion gas tax (hikes gas taxes 15%, ups DMV fee
- [Amazon to buy Oregon's largest solar/storage project](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95387-amazon-buy-oregons-largest-solarstorage-project.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Amazon has offered $83 million to buy solar energy and storage in Eastern Oregon to power its data centers, but a state council needs to sign off on the deal before it’s finalized. The Sunstone project sold to Amazon in the Pine Gate Renewables bankruptcy court auction in January,
- [Oregon poll: Trump's top 7 cabinet members](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95382-oregon-poll-trumps-top-7-cabinet-members.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon had 400 of its supporters return a survey which included asking who they considered to be the most effective cabinet members of the Trump administration. The survey was tallied between December 7th and Feb 15th of which more recenlt Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem
- [6 memes to help you out](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95372-6-memes.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [60 human trafficking arrests in past few months](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95368-60-arrests-human-trafficking-months.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The Portland Police Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit, working with local, state, and federal partners, conducted focused patrols along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard targeting sex trafficking rings. Between January and February, 14 individuals were arrested. In the same area, last October, 26 men were arrested for human trafficking.
- [Homeless tent with solar panels, TV, fridge](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95364-homeless-tent-solar-power-tv-fridge.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a homeless tent with solar panels. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless camp with motion, detectors, and solar power. Inside the camp, there is lights and despite what I said in the video I
- [Top headlines for the week of 3/13](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95353-top-headlines-week-313-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Judge allows tax vote move to May 2 ODOT raids grants to fund itself 3 Amazon buys Oregon's largest solar project 4 Electric utilities criticize Kotek 5 Largest PERS rate going extinct (still 6-figures) Bonus Gov. Kotek needs to veto HB 4177 Iconic Oregon forest eyed for Trump logging Oregon’s 25
- [Lars Larson: Starbucks founder flees NW tax nightmare](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95355-lars-larson-starbucks-founder-flees-nw-tax-nightmare.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense: One of the most familiar billionaire names here in the Pacific Northwest is packing up and moving thousands of miles away. Howard Schultz took a tiny Seattle coffee shop and grew it to more than 40-thousand Starbucks worldwide. Schultz and his wife have lived in
- [Chart: How Trump party approval compares to Obama, Bush](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95350-chart-trump-party-approval-compares-obama-bush.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN highlights a poll on recent presidential approval among their own party in their second term.
- [Candidate filing ends: Hot contested races list](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95272-candidate-filing-ends-contested-races.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Here are some highlights of contested races (not exhaustive): BIG CONTESTED RACES U.S. Senate: Held by U.S. Senator Merkley. On the Republican side is a contested primary between Sen. David Brock Smith and Jo Rae Perkins. Congress #5 held by Congresswoman Janelle Bynum has no primary challenger but there
- [Rioter threatens Oregon reporter over Iran](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95346-rioter-threatens-oregon-reporter-iran.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon independent journalist and best selling author Andy Ngo has stated that known rioter Philip Haskins-Delici, has been making threats against him for his reporting on the Iran conflict. Andy Ngo Comment notes, "Haskins-Delici has directed numerous threats at me over the years. Most recently, he suggested violence would
- [Court defends CA first-grader's innocent free expression](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95343-court-defends-ca-firstgraders-innocent-free-expression.html) - By Pacific Legal Foundation, Press Release, Pasadena, California; March 10, 2026: A California first-grader who was punished for drawing an innocent picture for a classmate scored a major victory today when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that elementary school students have First Amendment rights. The student, a minor going by the initials B.B.,
- [Would TriMet Customers be Willing to Pay More?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95338-trimet-customers-pay.html) - At the beginning of this month, TriMet cut service. Buses arrive less often on four of its Frequent Service lines during lower ridership hours, rather than pass by every 15 minutes for most of the day. TriMet faces a $300 million gap in operating revenues. More service cuts are on the way. Would TriMet's customers
- [ODOT bridge went from $250M to $800M!!!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95333-odot-bridge-250m-800m.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com ODOT's Abernethy Bridge project along I-205 in Clackamas County just saw costs explode from the original estimate of $250 million to around $800 million. Here are some other over-budget ODOT projects: - $1.1 billion over-budget Rose Quarter project - $500 million over-budget Hood River Bridge - $200 million over-budget
- [Kotek hell week: Court rebuke, 3 staff exit ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95329-kotek-hell-week-court-rebuke-3-staff-exit.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This has been hell week for Oregon Governor Tina Kotek: • A Marion County judge struck down Governor Kotek's executive order implementing Project Labor Agreements. These Project Labor Agreements were a gift to unions as they jack up costs to construction projects. Despite widespread heat from the business community
- [Examples of tax $$ spent on massive partying](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95326-examples-tax-spent-massive-partying.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, •Ÿ $75,000 zoo party: Oregon’s regional transit agency, Tri-Met, spent an astonishing $75,029 for an employee appreciation event at the zoo. This is at the same time the agency (1) is facing a $300 million shortfall, (2) just raised bus ticket prices by double digits, and (3) increased the
- [(8 memes) Iran, Kamala, socialism ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95316-8-memes-iran-kamala-socialism.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [PDX President goes hard on 95-yr. old lady](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95311-pdx-president-hard-95yr-lady.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Unusual story in The Oregonian today. A 95-year old lady sent a letter to the Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy. She urged him to wear sleeves to cover his tattoos. Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy posted the letter ... ... and posted with it his reply
- [Lars Larson: WA revives the marriage penalty](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95309-lars-larson-wa-revives-marriage-penalty.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Marriage means a lot to many of us, especially Christians and conservatives. It forms the bedrock for children and families and life. For liberal democrats, not so much. For them, apparently, marriage just offers a tool for politics and money. How else do you explain
- [Phil Knight crowns Dudley with $1M donation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95306-phil-knight-crowns-dudley-1m-donation.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Orestar is reporting that NIKE founder, Phil Knight, has donated $1 million dollars to Republican Governor candidate Chris Dudley. This brings his PAC totals to $1.7 million.
- [Politicians win in court.  Gas tax vote moved to May](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95304-politicians-win-court-gas-tax-vote-moved.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last week the liberal politicians and Governor Tina Kotek quickly passed SB 1599 which moved the gas tax referendum election from the November election (when most people vote) to the May election (when most people do not vote). The three gas tax referendum Chief Petitioners, Senator Bruce Starr, Representative
- [2026 Gas Tax Impact Report -- How it hits everyday people](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95298-2026-gas-tax-impact-report-hits-everyday-people.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last fall, the Taxpayers Association of Oregon asked our supporters how a gas tax increase would impact their families. This come sin light of the pending $4.3 billion gas tax, DMV fee increases and wage tax hike with HB 3991 which is now on the ballot. We forget that
- [A Paradigm Shift for Iran](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95296-paradigm-shift-iran.html) - By Larry Huss, President Donald J. Trump has undertaken the difficult task of dealing with the largest and longest supporter of international terrorism – the Islamic Republic of Iran. A task that every president since President Jimmy Carter failed to address, although President Ronald Reagan at least secured the release of Americans held hostage
- [Portland's homeless boat graveyard (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95269-portland-homeless-create-boat-graveyard-video.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren has video of abandoned boats by the homeless in Portland. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A boat graveyard in Portland. Many of these boats were owned by homeless people who bought them at auction or stole
- [Oregon hits $4 gas (before Iran war)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95278-oregon-hit-4-gas-iran-war.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Some places in Oregon have been showing $4.00+ gas this year and before the Iran war started. This is why Kotek's gas tax will make things worse. Here is how Oregon compares: — Was this article helpful? If yes, please contribute online at OregonWatchdog.com (learn about a Charitable Tax Deduction or Political Tax
- [ODOT saves $$ by not paying 130 "ghost" employees](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95255-odot-saves-paying-130-ghost-employees.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Kotek and ODOT said last fall, when they passed the gas tax, that people may indeed die because ODOT did not have the money to repair unsafe roads or plow dangerous snowfall roads, but ODOT had money for everything else, just not your safety. Now, ODOT and Kotek have
- [Fate of gas tax election date to be decided today](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95276-fate-gas-tax-election-date-decided-today.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Yesterday, a Marion County judge heard the case to stop the politician's SB 1599 bill which moved the date of the gas tax referendum from November (as a quarter million people signed) to the May Primary. The case was made on two fronts, #1 that the Legislature is interfering
- [(6 memes) Sign at car crash says it all](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95262-6-memes-sign-car-crash.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [Rep. Reschke: SB 1599 slapped voters, plus 7 other bills](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95253-rep-reschke-sb-1599-slapped-voters-7-bills.html) - By Oregon State Representative E. Werner Reschke, Late last year Oregonians lined up in record numbers to sign a petition to suspend Governor Kotek’s transportation tax hikes and instead, refer the measure to voters on the November 2026 ballot. That last part is as important as the other any other part — in November. That
- [Man's leg afire while burning U.S. flag (video)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95248-video-mans-leg-afire-burning-flag.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent Reporter Andy Ngo reposts a video of man who accidentally set his leg on fire while burning an American flag. If you enjoy his reporting, consider following him on X and making a donation. Portland (March 7) — A far-left rioter set himself alight when burning the
- [Poll: How people see the Iran war](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95246-poll-people-iran-war.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here is a CBS YouGov poll from March 2-3 showing views on the Iran war.
- [Lars Larson: My take on end of Session](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95241-lars-larson-session.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, Democrats are working hard to put a smiley face on the legislative session that wrapped Friday night. Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama declared, "Oregonians sent us here to stand up for them” "This session, we worked hard to do exactly that." Now, that’s the PR spin. What actually
- [Oregonian article touts importance of local 250 celebrations](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95235-oregonian-article-touts-importance-local-250-celebrations.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon250 Resolution, This weekend, The Sunday Oregonian featured a wonderful article by Michael Auslin, the author of the book “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence made America”. As the headline above shows, Auslin made a passionate call for America to make the 250th American Anniversary a top priority. The above photo
- [SB1511 Would Have Raised Estate Tax to 20 Percent! Time to Sign IP51](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95231-sb1511-raised-estate-tax-20-percent-loses-barely.html) - by John A. Charles, Jr. When Governor Kotek announced her “Prosperity Roadmap” in December, she quickly appointed former Republican Senator Tim Knopp as her Chief Prosperity Officer. Given such aspirations, one might logically assume that Democratic colleagues would introduce legislation in the February session to promote economic opportunity for fellow Oregonians. Unfortunately, that legislation never
- [Final Update: Gas tax. Kicker. Death Tax. Google Tax (session ends)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95221-final-update-gas-tax-kicker-death-tax-google-tax-session-ends.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com BILLS PASSED HOUSE-SENATE (some awaiting Governor signature): • Gas tax swap. SB 1599 the election of the gas tax referendum from November General Election to May Primary. • $311M Business tax. SB 1507 disconnects Oregon tax law from three of Trump’s 2025 tax cuts in the Big
- [46 media groups urge Kotek HB 4177 veto (we agree)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95217-46-media-groups-urge-kotek-hb-4177-veto-agree.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4177 legalizes backroom deals by politicians: Right now, local Oregon city and county elected officials are not allowed to meet in private where matters of lawmaking can occur. HB 4177 wants to relax those rules by creating exceptions. The more politicians can meet in secret or hidden the
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- [+83% hotel tax for wildlife passes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95197-83-hotel-tax-wildlife-passes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4134 raises the hotel tax by 83% in order to fund wildlife programs and forestry. The hotel/lodging tax is supposed to be dedicated to promoting tourism -- now it is promoting animal life. The tax has passed the House and Senate and now awaits the Governor's signature. Remember:
- [(video) Portland man casually walks with fish on fire](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95194-video-portland-man-casually-walks-fish-fire.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren features a video of a man walking down a Portland street with a flaming fish. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Just a homeless man walking down the street carrying a fish on fire. This was filmed
- [Lars Larson: Remote politician 5,500 miles away](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95191-lars-larson-remote-politician-5500-miles.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I’ll admit, I thought it was bad enough that Oregon voters tolerate representation from a U.S. Senator who doesn’t even live in the state. Ron Wyden lives almost 2900 miles away from the Beaver State with his wife and kids in New York City. But
- [Rep. Diehl: Details on court case on gas tax referendum](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95188-rep-diehl-details-court-case-gas-tax-referendum.html) - By Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl Press Release, 3/3/26 - SALEM, OR — Representative Ed Diehl, gubernatorial candidate and Co-Chief Petitioner of the referendum on 2025, transportation tax and fee increases, announced the filing of a lawsuit seeking injunctive relief against Senate Bill 1599, which Governor Tina Kotek signed into law on March 2, 2026.
- [Sen. Starr: Our results, our battles for accountability this Session](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95186-sen-starr-results-battles-accountability-session.html) - Oregon Senate Republicans Deliver Results, Fight for Accountability During 2026 Short Session Democrats Largely Delivered the Status Quo By Oregon Senate Republican Office, SALEM, Ore. – Senate Republicans listened to the message Oregonians made crystal clear ahead of the 2026 short legislative session: voters want accountability, affordability, and a state government that delivers results. Meanwhile,
- [Rep. Elmer: Great bills we helped pass this Session](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95184-rep-elmer-great-bills-helped-pass-session.html) - House Republicans Championed Legislation that Improves Public Safety, Access to Rural Health Care, Fought to Defeat Legislation that Raises Cost of Living By Oregon House Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. — On the last day of the 2026 Legislative Session, Republicans celebrated passing legislation that improves public safety and access to health care, and fought
- [Rep. Breeese-Iverson: Farm store bill passes in final hours](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95182-rep-breeeseiverson-farm-store-bill-passes-final-hours.html) - Rep. Breese-Iverson Champions Farm Store Bill to Passage in Final Hours of 2026 Legislative Session By Oregon State Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson, HB 4153-A will help popular farm stores and pumpkin patches across Oregon Salem, OR — Today the Oregon Senate passed HB 4153‑A to preserve Oregon’s farm stands and create new opportunities for farmers through
- [Sen. Brock-Smith: Harmful parts of gun bill removed. Bill passes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95178-sen-brocksmith-harmful-parts-gun-bill-removed-bill-passes.html) - Senate Republicans Strip Burdensome Gun Control Provisions from Gun Bill Before Final Passage HB 4145 Delays Measure 114 Implementation to 2028 Pending Court Ruling SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate unanimously passed House Bill 4145 today, delaying the implementation of Measure 114. Senate Republicans successfully removed the bill’s harmful gun control regulations that would have
- [Some Irony in Republican Support for HB 4134](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95168-irony-republican-support-hb-4134.html) - Last week, I wrote about a contradiction in HB 4134, that it both funds wildlife restoration and invasive species mitigation. That can be a contradiction, because sometimes wildlife restoration involves introducing invasive species, such as wolves. So, I felt a sense of irony when I read this piece by OPB. Dedicated funding to mitigate the
- [Top headlines for the week of 3/6](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95173-top-headlines-week-36.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek signs gas tax vote, GOP: 'see you in court' 2 How Tina Kotek rigged the vote 3 Fed judge dismisses lawsuit on sanctuary law 4 Teacher union decline to endorse in governor's race 5 Bill passed to prohibit masks for ICE agents Bonus Bill expanding gun control dies Latino politician
- [Media skewers Legislature for hiding things](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95152-media-skewers-legislature-hiding.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We love the Statesman Journal quote this week, "[Budget] Details were published March 1 while lawmakers were away from the Capitol for the weekend, and just days before session must end March 8." Oregon media has also been upset about HB 4177 which allows local politicians to meet
- [Rep. Edwards: Swatting crackdown bill passes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95163-rep-edwards-swatting-crackdown-bill-passes.html) - Bill that Increases Penalties for Swatting Passes By Oregon State Representative Darcy Edwards SALEM, Ore. — Today, the Senate passed House Bill 4151, a bipartisan bill that strengthens penalties for knowingly initiating a false report—commonly known as swatting. Swatting is a dangerous form of criminal harassment where a perpetrator knowingly makes a hoax
- [(7 memes) Iran, Rubio, Biden, more ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95142-7-memes-iran-rubio-biden.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below;
- [Oregon 250 Resolution hero becomes 2026 postage stamp](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95138-oregon-250-resolution-hero-2026-postage-stamp.html) - By Jason Williams Oregon 250 Resolution, Williams is a writer, researcher and founder of Taxpayers Association of Oregon. When the Oregon 250 Resolution to celebrate America's 250th Birthday was born, the team decided to highlight and focus on three American heroes -- George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Phillis Wheatley. They were featured on the 250
- [Plan to remove illegal migrants with felonies voted down](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95136-plan-remove-illegal-migrants-felonies-voted.html) - Senate Democrats Reject Proposal Requiring Coordination with Federal Authorities to Remove Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Felonies with Victims By Oregon Senate Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. – A simple proposal that would have allowed state law enforcement and the Oregon Department of Corrections to coordinate with federal immigration authorities when an illegal immigrant is convicted of
- [Bad gun bill, HB 4145, gets gutted](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95132-bad-gun-bill-hb-4145-gutted.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The bad gun bill, HB 4145, was gutted in committee yesterday. The bill has been reduced to a time extension for Ballot Measure 114's implementation purposes. HB 4145 originally aimed to increase the fee for gun permits from $65 to $150 and extend the timeframe in which a permitting
- [Lars Larson: Kotek signs anti-democracy bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95130-lars-larson-kotek-signs-antidemocracy-bill.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense You would have put your life in danger if you stood between Tina Kotek and the anti democracy law she signed. I call it Anti-Democracy because it denies roughly one million Oregonians the vote on a multi billion dollar tax increase. Governor Kotek signed a
- [Iran protest becomes "No War. No ICE"](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95127-iran-protest-war-ice.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon protest over the weekend against the Iran conflict was filled with protest signs against ICE. This made interesting bedfellows of the "No war" and "No ICE" movement. In a way, the world's most terrorist supporting nation is given a pass, while local law enforcement is compared to
- [Rep. Yunker's: My lifesaving cardiac bill clears Legislature](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95125-rep-yunkers-lifesaving-cardiac-bill-clears-legislature.html) - Yunker’s Lifesaving Cardiac Preparedness Bill Clears Legislature By State Representative Dwayne Yunker, SALEM, ORE. – Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4160, Representative Dwayne Yunker’s (R-Grants Pass) lifesaving legislation to strengthen cardiac emergency preparedness standards in K–12 schools across Oregon. Developed in partnership with the American Heart Association and supported by medical professionals
- [Angelita Sanchez joins gas tax lawsuit](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95123-angelita-sanchez-joins-gas-tax-lawsuit.html) - Angelita Sanchez Joins Lawsuit Challenging Legislature’s Attempt to Shift Gas Tax Referendum By Angelita Sanchez, LINN COUNTY, OR — Sweet Home City Councilor and House District 11 candidate Angelita Sanchez has joined a statewide lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 1599, arguing the legislature cannot move a voter-qualified gas tax referendum from the November 2026 General Election
- [House Leader Jeffries predicts failure amid success signs](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95107-95107.html) - House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has condemned President Donald J. Trump’s (R-) for launching strikes against the radical Islamic regime of Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei after the collapse of negotiations to eliminate Iran’s continued efforts to build a nuclear weapon along with the rocket launchers to carry it into other countries, including the United
- [Rep. Yunker: SB 1599 passes House. Voter rights manipulated](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95081-rep-yunker-sb-1599-passes-house-voter-rights-manipulated.html) - Rep. Dwayne Yunker Condemns Passage of SB 1599 Oregonians Right to Vote Should Not Be Manipulated By Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker, SALEM, Ore. – Representative Dwayne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) today condemned the passage of Senate Bill 1599, legislation that shifts the voter referendum on the 2025 transportation tax package from the November general election
- [Gas tax vote swap passes House. (voters denied 7x)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95080-gas-tax-vote-swap-bill-passes-house-voters-denied-7x.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com SB 1599 has passed the House and is on the way to the Governor. SB b1599 takes the gas tax referendum's November election date and swaps it to the lesser election date of the May Primary. This is election swapping -- especially when the gas tax referendum petition explicitly
- [Top teacher union won't endorse Kotek ... Union party won't either](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95103-major-teachers-union-endorse-kotek-union-party.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The State's largest education union, the Oregon Education Association PAC, declined to endorse any governor candidates. This was decided by 75% of their voting members. The union backed, Working Families Party, also declined to make any governor endorsements. Read more here. Governor Kotek made incredible political sacrifices to appease
- [Bill to increase death tax sees late action (alert!)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95102-bill-increase-death-tax-sees-late-action-alert.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Surprise! In the final 6 days of the Legislative Session, the politicians did a late hearing this week for SB 1511. This bill raises the rate on Oregon's death tax for most brackets, but cuts it for the people on the bottom. The government does not lose a penny.
- [Big developments: Gas tax. Death tax. Kotek setbacks](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95109-big-developments-gas-tax-death-tax-3-kotek-setbacks.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. MAJOR GAS TAX BILL CHANGES • Gas tax vote swap bill passes House. • Major lawsuit to stop gas tax election swap #2. DEATH TAX HIKE BILL MOVING IN CAPITOL • Bill to increase death tax sees late action. Alert! #3. GOVERNOR KOTEK SETBACKS •
- [Major lawsuit to stop gas tax election swap](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95099-major-lawsuit-stop-gas-tax-election-swap.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The three chief petitioners of the historic gas tax referendum (Senator Bruce Starr, Rep. Ed Diehl, Jason Williams of Taxpayers Association) launched a lawsuit against SB 1599 which aims to change the election date of the gas tax referendum from the November General Election (as printed on petition itself)
- [(6 memes) Possible Bill and Hillary hearing photo](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95090-6-memes-bill-hillary-hearing-photo.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [Sen. Brock Smith runs for U.S. Senate](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95087-sen-brock-smith-runs-senate.html) - DAVID BROCK SMITH LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR THE U.S. SENATE BY David Brock Smith for Senate campaign, SALEM, OR – Today, Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith officially launched his campaign for the United States Senate. A third-generation resident of Southwest Oregon and former restaurateur of his family’s built and owned restaurant for 45 years,
- [Kotek speed signs SB 1599 after delaying signing HB 3991 to hurt voters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95085-kotek-speed-signs-sb-1599-delaying-signing-hb-3991-hurt-voters.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Never do we recall a bill signed so quickly. The bill to swap the election date for the gas tax referendum was debated on the House floor, voted upon, signed by the House Speaker, Signed by the Senate President and signed by the Governor --- all within a matter
- [Map proves Oregon gas tax hell](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95077-map-proves-oregon-gas-tax-hell.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This Gas Buddy chart from Feb 26 shows that all the progressive states on the west coast are stewing in extremely high gas prices. This comes as Kotek and her lawmakers are trying to push a $4.3 billion gas tax.
- [Lars Larson: My take on Iran conflict](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95074-lars-larson-iran-conflict.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense It’s amazing the way democrats choose their allies these days. Now, they support the government of Iran and they condemn President Trump for taking action against a murderous dictatorship this weekend. They support the Mad Mullahs of Tehran who have spent the last half century
- [Blazer arena tax bailout bill eyes $600M](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95072-blazer-arena-tax-bailout-bill-eyes-600m.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The taxpayer bailout for the Blazer arena Moda Center, Senate Bill 1501, is still alive in the State Capitol. Willamette Week reports that the bill is asking for nearly $365 million in taxpayer assistance to remodel the arena. Multnomah County is planning $88 million and the city of Portland
- [(chart) TX turnout a dire warning for GOP](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95015-chart-tx-turnout-dire-warning-gop.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN showcases that the turnout on Texas midterm primary is of historic proportions -- a 20 year low for Republican voters. Such turn-out was witnessed in other states recently like Florida and Virginia.
- [Portland Public Schools Under Fed Eye for Civil Rights Complaint](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95047-portland-public-schools-fed-eye-civil-rights-complaint.html) - by John A. Charles, Jr. The United States Department of Education announced on February 17 that it was opening an investigation into Portland Public Schools (PPS) over a complaint that the district’s Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) violates the federal Civil Rights Act. The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating a complaint filed in December, alleging the CBSE
- [2 weird signs found at Iran protest](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95061-2-weird-signs-iran-protest.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Over the weekend, we noticed two unusual protest signs. One was calling Portland Congresswoman Maxine Dexter an agent of Israel. This is despite her devoted progressive credentials and her defending Hamas by saying Israel was committing a holocaust against them. The fact that Dexter received pro-Israel funds in her
- [Portland's polygamy law adds to growing status](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95058-portlands-polygamy-law-adds-growing-status.html) - By Jason Williams, Williams is a writer, researcher and founder of Taxpayers Association of Oregon. A Portland City Council anti-discrimination proposal would redefine families as any consensual relationship, even those with multiple partners, non-monogamous lovers, multigenerational households and stepfamilies. The measure would prohibit discrimination of such families by landlords, employers, city government and businesses.
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- [3 awful things from Oregon Iran protest](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95042-3-awful-oregon-iran-protest.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Liberal Oregonians protested the bombing of Iran. Three points: #1. Eugene riot: In Eugene, they blocked traffic and then attacked any vehicle that tried to find their way out. #2. Wyden defends Iran. Oregonian reported on Ron Wyden saying, "He said only that he’s “not sure the Iranian people
- [(rumor) Sec-State may ignore deadline with waivers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95040-rumor-secstate-ignore-deadline-waivers.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Capitol rumors are abuzz that the Secretary of State is floating a plan to ignore his self-imposed deadline over the the gas tax election swap bill. As previously mentioned, Governor Kotek and the liberal Democrat majority are trying to rush out a bill, SB 1599, that would switch the
- [Homeless woman's quote breaks the heart](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95037-homeless-womans-quote-breaks-heart.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren gives a one-minute interview snippet of a heartbreaking homeless woman's story . View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. The homeless woman has been homeless for exactly seven years and one day. The day her husband died, she
- [Refreshingly honest media headline on school $$](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95033-refreshingly-honest-media-headline-school.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We love this headline by KATU-2 that notes that students are protesting for more funding at a time when enrollment is dropping. KATU-2 news states, "Oregon schools are requesting additional funding even as enrollment has steadily declined, a trend often cited by critics who question whether funding increases are
- [(viral) Family skips costly airport food via pizza delivery](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95030-viral-family-skips-costly-airport-food-pizza-delivery.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Many airports, like Portland International, claim that the prices in the airport are the same as outside the airport. This is not often the case. Furthermore, Oregon airports offer no table seating for people who bring their own food. PDX airport just underwent a billion dollar renovation, funded in
- [Lars Larson: Jacking fees on an unconstitutional gun bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95028-lars-larson-jacking-fees-unconstitutional-gun-bill.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I guess you have to give it to those busy democrats lawmakers in Salem . They never let public opposition get in the way of what they’re doing. Consider their latest gun law approved on party lines in the House. It modifies the effective date
- [Top headlines for the week of 2/27](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95021-top-headlines-week-227.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Oregon Dems’ plan to end 3 Trump tax breaks 2 Lawmakers blow gas tax deadline 3 Rep. Diehl plots referendum on disconnect bill 4 New gun control bill advances 5 Civil Rights suit against Sec-State advances Bonus Kotek poverty act: $4.5B "gift" to Big 3 is undemocratic Portland firm got $$$
- [(goofy photo) Rep. Dexter's frog army](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95018-goofy-photo-rep-dexters-frog-army.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Congresswoman Maxine Dexter went to the counter-State-of-the-Union rally this week. The Portland frog mascot that started the frog theme and became famous, is known for calling for the death of the President and death to any of his supporters. He is a frequent sight at the violent Portland
- [Gas tax bill delayed to stop voter opposition arguments](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95001-gas-tax-bill-delayed-stop-voters-opposition-arguments.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com By ramming the gas tax election into the May Primary, it shortens the time for voters to issue voter pamphlet arguments on the ballot measure. This is especially true for citizens who wish to get their voter pamphlet arguments submitted through the free process by gathering 500 signatures for
- [Gun Bill HB 4145 -- public hearing on Fri. 2/27](https://oregoncatalyst.com/95005-gun-bill-hb-4145-public-hearing-fri-227.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The gun bill, HB 4145-A, has a public hearing 02/27/2026 1:00 PM, HR C Senate Committee On Rules. You can submit online testimony here (click online testimony tab) HB 4145 proposes changes to the Ballot Measure 114 gun law, extending the permit processing time from 30 to 60 days,
- [A Contradiction in HB 4134](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94997-contradiction-hb-4134.html) - HB 4134 passed the House this week. That bill would raise hotel taxes, that is to say, raise housing costs, to fund wildlife programs. Section 2 of the bill allocates the funds. Did anyone notice this contradiction? Section 2(3)(C) allocates "0.050 percent to the State Department of Agriculture for deposit in the Wolf Management Compensation
- [Sneaky way homeless steal electricity](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94998-sneaky-homeless-steal-electricity.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how homeless tap into the power supply of street lamps. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Then homeless have been tapping into power from light poles. This is actually pretty common. This raises a bigger question:
- [(7 memes) Trump, Olympics, Iran, Gavin ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94987-7-memes-trump-olympics-iran-gavin.html) - By Guest submission meme, Here is the whole original meme of FBI director in US hockey locker room partying ...
- [Rep. Ed Diehl to refer key tax increase (SB 1507) to Nov. ballot](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94985-rep-ed-diehl-refer-key-tax-increase-sb-1507-nov-ballot.html) - Rep. Ed Diehl to refer key tax increase in SB 1507 to the November ballot By State Representative Ed Diehl Ed Diehl for Governor, Salem Or - Representative Ed Diehl, gubernatorial candidate and Co-Chief Petitioner of the statewide referendum on transportation taxes and fees, announced today his firm opposition to Senate Bill 1507 and his
- [Lars Larson: Kotek brags on fake graduation numbers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94980-lars-larson-kotek-brags-fake-graduation-numbers.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Not surprisingly, Tina Kotek wants to keep her job. Unfortunately, Kotek now has one of the lowest approval ratings among Governors in America. So, Kotek took to social media this week to brag about Oregon’s high school graduation rate of 83 percent, which Kotek calls
- [Rep. Elmer: Lies behind SB 1507 passage](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94978-rep-elmer-lies-sb-1507-passage.html) - House Republican Leader Condemns Passage of Federal Disconnect Bill BY Oregon House Republican Leader and State Representative Lucetta Elmer, SALEM, Ore. — Today, Oregon Democrats passed SB 1507 — eliminating $311 million in federal tax breaks that Democrats are mischaracterizing as a tax relief package. This bill takes federal tax cuts promised to Oregonians
- [Lawmakers condemn unethical process behind passing gun bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94976-lawmakers-condemn-unethical-process-passing-gun-bill.html) - House Republicans Condemn Unethical Process, Advancement of Gun Bill that Attacks Second Amendment Rights By Oregon House Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. — Today, House Democrats passed House Bill 4145 — a bill that resurrects the failed framework of Measure 114 by implementing the same operational problems and constitutional concerns, but without delivering meaningful public safety
- [Senate (sadly) blocks affordable housing bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94973-senate-sadly-blocks-affordable-housing-bill.html) - Oregon Democrats Block Common-Sense Reform to Build More Affordable Housing Amid Crisis By Oregon Senate Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. – Oregonians are facing a dire housing emergency with far too many families struggling to find an affordable home. Yet Democrat leaders in the Senate effectively killed a critical bill this week to combat that
- [Sen. Starr: Deadline missed, SB 1599 should be considered dead](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94971-sen-starr-deadline-missed-sb-1599-considered-dead.html) - By Oregon State Senator and Republican Leader Bruce Starr, SALEM, Ore. – With today’s recommended deadline from Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read passing without Senate Bill 1599 being signed into law, Senate Republicans say the bill should be considered effectively dead to ensure all Oregonians have equal access to the democratic process, as
- [House floor protest: Rep. Kropf's hostile work complaint](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94915-house-floor-protest-avoiding-rep-kropfs-hostile-work-complaint.html) - House Republicans pause floor session following no accountability, no investigation into “hostile working environment” allegation against Rep. Kropf By Oregon House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer, SALEM, Ore. — Today, House Republicans paused deliberations on the House floor, claiming Democrat leaders did not fully investigate a Rule 27 complaint against Representative Jason Kropf (R-Bend) following his
- [(chart) Predictions show wild duel - Drazan v. Diehl](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94918-chart-market-predictions-show-wild-duel-drazan-diehl.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Kalshi Market is an online prediction market where people buy bets on their predictions. This market changes by the day, which is why Christine Drazan is ahead by 5% today but was behind last week by more than 10%, and was tied over the weekend. See updated results here.
- [Lars Larson: Salem Dems on RINO hunt](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94921-lars-larson-salem-dems-rino-hunt.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Last week we saw the strong arm tactics democrat party legislators use on their own members. Democrat Thuy Tran voted “NO” on a gun bill and Rep Jason Kropf browbeat her back to the Party Line. Get ready for Democrats to conspire to bribe Republicans
- [Oregon poll: Best Presidential accomplishments](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94923-poll-oregon-picks-2025-presidential-accomplishments.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The year 2025, saw historic changes and movements in government and politics. The Taxpayers Association surveyed their supporters and asked them to offer the top choice for accomplishments in 2025 by the President. Over 400 people replied to the survey.
- [Sen. Anderson may jump into statewide race](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94955-sen-anderson-jump-state-race.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon State Senator Dick Anderson is considering a run for State Labor Commissioner. Anderson would be running against Christina Stephenson, at a time when she has been under negative headlines for her handling of prevailing wage laws. The Willamette Week ran an article on this problem with the headline "Are Oregon’s
- [Radio ads lampoon Oregon energy crisis](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94937-energy-crisis-ad-flood-oregon-airwaves.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Capitol Watch created a radio ad with Cascade Policy Institute's John Charles on Oregon's energy crisis. It is a brilliant advertisement: Please listen here. Beginning 2/25 these ads will air on more than 25 radio stations across Oregon.
- [Education and Ability Are Not the Same](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94959-education-ability.html) - When we moved to Oregon in 1985, it didn’t take long for the local citizenry to tell us that Oregon had one of the highest “degreed” populations in the United States. (For those of you forced to endure a teachers union led education in the Portland Public Schools, “degreed” meant those holding baccalaureate degrees and
- [Full page ad on +83% Hotel Tax .... no mention of hotel or 83%](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94909-full-page-ad-83-hotel-tax-mention-hotel-83.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Two days in two weeks there have been a full-page advertisement in The Oregonian. This ad touts a simple 1.5% tax for wildlife ... ... but it nowhere mentions that HB 4134 is a tax on hotels which has nothing to do with wildlife. Neither does the ad mention
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- [Senate rejects plan involving illegal migrants with felonies](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94940-senate-rejects-plan-involving-illegal-migrants-felonies.html) - Senate Democrats Reject Proposal Requiring Cooperation with Federal Authorities to Remove Illegal Immigrants with Felony Convictions By Oregon Senate Republican Office, SALEM, Ore. – A commonsense proposal that would have required state law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when illegal immigrants are convicted of felony crimes was rejected today by every Senate Democrat.
- [Senate passes gas tax swap, House GOP boycotts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94926-senate-oks-gas-tax-swap-house-gop-boycotts.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com There have been several developments in the State Capitol. First, the Oregon Senate has approved SB 1599 which moves the gas tax referendum vote from the November General election to the May primary. This is happening even though the referendum petition clearly sets the November election. State Senator Bruce
- [Action call: Kicker threat deadline, Death tax petition](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94887-action-call-kicker-threat-deadline-death-tax-petition.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon 35-Day Session is in the last two weeks. Two things we need you to act on: #1. Call your lawmaker to stop the two Kicker theft bills. #2. Stop the lawmakers from tinkering with the death tax by helping us get the Abolish Oregon Death Tax petition
- [Political cartoon: Business busting Kotek and lawmakers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94889-political-cartoon-business-busting-kotek-lawmakers.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last Fall Governor Kotek launched her re-election campaign by pledging to help businesses and even created a Prosperity Office. Then in December at the Business Leadership Summit the Oregon Senate President and House Speaker also pledged to rescue local businesses. Four weeks later, they are
- [Kotek +200% tax giveaways for data centers (energy sucking, no jobs)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94891-kotek-200-tax-giveaways-data-centers-energy-sucking-jobs.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian reports that Governor Kotek is trying to double the tax giveaways to data centers by extending their duration to an entire decade. The bill is HB 4084. Here is the problem: • Oregon's electric grid is maxed out and expecting blackouts. One of the biggest consumers of
- [(6 memes) California Jock Tax slams Super Bowl](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94879-6-memes-california-jock-tax-slams-super-bowl.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below;
- [Constitution blocking bill to swap gas tax vote](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94866-constitution-blocking-bill-swap-gas-tax-vote.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Senate bill to swap the gas tax vote from a November General election to a May election has hit a Constitutional wall. As a result the bill is stalled. The petition itself on the front page in bold sets the election date. Politicians cannot just move the election
- [Ever thought about running for office?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94842-thought-running-office-2.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC OregonWatchdog.com There are openings for people to run for office this year. When people run, even in tough districts, they provide voters a choice. Being seen in the Voters Pamphlet help reach as many as 30,000 voters. If interested contact us below:
- [Have you thought about running for office?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94781-thought-running-office.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC OregonWatchdog.com There are openings for people to run for office this year. When people run, even in tough districts, they provide voters a choice. Being seen in the Voters Pamphlet help reach as many as 30,000 voters. If interested contact us below:
- [You should run for office (yes you)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94869-run-office.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC OregonWatchdog.com Don't you think every spot in the Oregon Voters Pamphlet should include a choice for a No-New-Tax candidate? Every voter should have a choice in every race. Especially since there has been so many taxpayer victories recently. Please consider running for open seats this year and help give
- [(video) Man steals water, empties it, goes back for deposit](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94863-video-man-steals-water-empties-deposit.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren has video of a man stealing water from a store only to empty it across the street and return it for a deposit. Juts a few dollars is all someone needs to buy a few days of fentanyl and snacks. View the
- [How senators voted on $300M business tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94848-senators-voted-300m-business-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Above is the vote count for SB 1507 which helped disconnect Oregon tax codes from three of the 2025 Trump tax cuts. The two big disconnects were the big depreciation (1 year) and the tax reduction for people with car loans. The depreciation disconnect comes with a bureaucratic penalty,
- [Gas tax swap bill delayed. Deadline nears. It may fail](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94857-gas-tax-swap-bill-delayed-deadline-nears-fail.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The vote to swap the gas tax referendum election from the November General election to the May Primary suffered a big defeat and is close to being dead -- but not yet. The bill came up for a vote in the Senate floor a few days earlier and was
- [Lars Larson: A loss at Supreme Court](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94855-lars-larson-loss-supreme-court.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense So, the Supreme Court just handed President Trump a major loss on the question of tariffs. Trump’s tariff strategy over the last 13 months produced amazing results despite naysayers who predicted that the tariffs on foreign goods would drive inflation higher. Critics argued that the
- [Top headlines for the week of 2/20](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94852-top-headlines-week-220-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Pots of money falling from the sky 2 Gas tax vote delayed; Republicans end walkout 3 Senate Dems pass Fed tax disconnect bill 4 Gun bill tense exchange, complaint against lawmaker 5 Lawmakers try to tweak estate tax Bonus Gas prices jump $.15, over $.30 in past month Is Oregon about
- [Chart: People misread economy ... at our peril](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94845-chart-people-misread-economy-peril.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com A recent poll on the economy show that most Independents and Democrats feel that the economy is shrinking when in fact it has been growing (+2.5% in 2025). Nearly a quarter of Republicans also feel it has been shrinking. This disconnect should be alarming.
- [Bill subverts petition to end Oregon death tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94809-bill-subverts-petition-oregon-death-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Right now, State Representative Kevin Mannix is circulating a petition to abolish the cruel Oregon death tax (also known as estate tax) which hits you when you die and for which 38 other states have already abolished. If enough signatures are gathered this could be on the November ballot.
- [SB 1586: A Bipartisan Abundance Bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94834-sb-1586-bipartisan-abundance-bill.html) - Last week, I wrote about an abundance agenda bill. Here's another, SB 1586. The abundance agenda is a movement originating from moderate Democrats to reduce red tape in government operations, best captured by New York Times columnist Ezra Klein's book Abundance. SB 1586 would impose deadlines on some state agencies to process applications for permits
- [Democrat councilor backs gun rights after city meeting meltdown, protest threat](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94826-democrat-councilor-gun-rights-plea-protest-chaos-city-meeting-meltdown.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Roughly 55 anti-ICE protestors stormed a Portland City Council meeting this week. For the first time, protestors scaled the tables and began to scream in the faces of city councilors against ICE. Police reported that they dispatched every single available officer in the entire city to come to councilor's
- [Political memes to improve your day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94819-political-memes-improve-day.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [Rep. Edwards: House passes bill increases penalties for Swatting](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94817-rep-edwards-house-passes-bill-increases-penalties-swatting.html) - House Passes Bill that Increases Penalties for Swatting By Oregon State Representative Darcey Edwards, SALEM, Ore. — Today, the House passed HB 4151, which strengthens penalties for initiating a false report—commonly known as swatting. Swatting is a dangerous form of criminal harassment where someone knowingly makes a hoax call to emergency services and falsely reports
- [Sen. Weber: Senate OKs disaster relief bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94815-sen-weber-senate-oks-disaster-relief-bill.html) - Oregon Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Weber's Bill to Help Families Rebuild After Disaster Strikes By Oregon State Senator Suzzane Weber SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate today unanimously passed legislation brought by Senate Suzanne Weber (R-Tillamook) that ensures families who lose their homes to wildfire, flood, or other tragedies can rebuild without unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
- [Homeless lady explains how she Narcan's her dog](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94806-homeless-lady-explains-narcans-dog.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren interviews a homeless woman who explains how she treats her dog to Narcan when her dog accidentally licks up drugs on the Portland streets. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A dog overdoses from fentanyl and a
- [GOP Senators, Representatives exit over gas tax bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94803-gop-senators-representatives-exit-gas-tax-bill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com All of the Republican State Senators walked out of the State Capitol over the gas tax election swap bill which changes the election date of the gas tax from the November General election to the May Primary where voter turn-out can be half as much. The exit stopped the
- [Lars Larson: Rep. Tran learns not to question her own party](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94800-lars-larson-rep-tran-learns-question-party.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Imagine how terrified Thuy (to-WE) Tran must have been this week when she departed from the party line at the legislature in Salem and got dragged into the hallway for a talking to. Tran belongs to the Democrat Party and allegedly represents people in the
- [Sanctuary law allowed child predator release](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94742-sanctuary-law-allowed-child-predators-release.html) - Oregon Sanctuary Policies Allow Child Predator’s Release By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Manuel Cruz-Ramirez, an illegal migrant, was arrested by DHS after being charged with rape, purchasing sex with a minor, and sexual abuse in Oregon. He was released under Marion County’s sanctuary policies and he wasn’t referred to immigration officers. Cruz-Ramirez was caught
- [Oregon gas prices jump 30-cents](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94797-oregon-gas-prices-jump-30cents.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon gas prices have jumped by 14-cents in one week and by 30-cents over the past month according to Gas Buddy and KTVZ-21. Oregon remains in the top gas price states in America. All of this is happening as the politicians debate trying to subvert the gas tax referendum
- [Rep. Javadi votes against bill he once sponsored](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94794-rep-javadi-votes-bill-sponsored.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi voted against a pro-life bill that he once sponsored, and it comes within a year after Javadi switched political parties from Republican to Democrat after a gas tax vote. After the vote, Rep. Javadi did not post anything about it on his social media. However, Oregon
- [Portland’s “Affordable” housing averages $800 per Sq-ft](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94679-portlands-affordable-housing-averages-800-square-foot.html) - By Randal O’Toole Note: This post is a sequel to Metro’s Plan for Making Housing More Expensive The average cost of “affordable” (meaning subsidized) housing in Portland is nearly $800 per square foot. The cost in the suburbs is a little lower but still around $600 to $700 per square foot. That’s two to three times
- [Rep. Mannix: House OKs bill aiding victims of stalking, home violence](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94758-rep-mannix-house-passes-bill-aiding-victims-stalking-home-violence.html) - House Unanimously Passes Bill that Enhances Safety for Victims of Stalking and Domestic Violence By Oregon State Representative Kevin Mannix, SALEM, Ore. — Today, the House unanimously passed HB 4045. Also known as “Kristil’s Law,” this bill would require all communications providers operating in Oregon to respond to search warrants within five business days,
- [Farm Bureau endorses Drazan](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94755-farm-bureau-endorses-drazan-governor.html) - Oregon Farm Bureau Endorses Christine Drazan for Governor BY Oregon Farm Bureau, Salem, Ore. - Oregon Farm Bureau today announced its endorsement of Christine Drazan for Governor, citing her long-standing commitment to supporting Oregon agriculture, rural communities, and practical solutions for the state’s future. “Oregon’s farmers and ranchers are overwhelmed by mounting regulations, unstable markets,
- [Poll: Voters complaint on liberalism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94736-poll-voters-complaint-liberalism.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN reports on a Washington Post poll showing that voters saying that Democrats are "too liberal". It has broken 50% for the first time in the decades for which the poll was being first conducted.
- [SB 1507: $311 million tax, creates unaffordability](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94747-sb-1507-311-million-tax-creates-unaffordability.html) - Senate Democrats Advance Bill That Would Raise Taxes by $311 Million, Breaking Their Promise on Affordability By Oregon Senate Republicans, SALEM, Ore. – Members of the business community, Republican legislators, and many others have warned that a bill being pushed this session, Senate Bill 1507, would increase the tax burden on local employers at a
- [2 Kicker bills. Local gas tax bill. More ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94721-2-kicker-bills-local-gas-tax-bill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com • KICKER THEFT #1: HB 4125 manipulates the formula on how the Kicker is determined. Please contact your lawmaker on this bill. Go to the Legislature front page here. Click on Find-your-lawmaker feature at the bottom right of the webpage. Put inyour address. It will show you your
- [Kicker theft (today). Home tax. Gas tax win. Campaign $$](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94769-kicker-theft-bill-2-hearing-today.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com • Kicker theft bill #2: SJR 201 is the SECOND Kicker theft bill introduced in the Legislature and is having its first hearing today. People can submit online testimony today and tomorrow (Thursday). SJR 201 is a Constitutional Amendment to be referred to voters for approval that would divert
- [Bill legalizes shady backroom deals](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94772-bill-legalizes-shady-backroom-deals.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Right now, local Oregon city and county elected officials are not allowed to meet in private where matters of lawmaking can occur. HB 4177 wants to relax those rules by creating exceptions. The more politicians can meet in secret or hidden the public, the more they can make
- [(6 memes) AOC's big foreign policy gaffe](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94760-6-memes-aocs-big-foreign-policy-gaffe.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [A Change in Corporate Culture](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94753-change-corporate-culture.html) - Tuesday’s edition of the Wall Street Journal contained two seemingly unrelated articles. The first was headlined as Turnover In CEOs Is Most In Over A Decade and details how major companies are changing leadership in unprecedented numbers – one in every nine CEOs was shone the door. The Journal attributes it to “a grand experiment
- [Sen. Starr honors life of Ex-Senator Avel Gordly](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94749-sen-starr-honors-life-exsenator-avel-gordly.html) - Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr Honors the Life and Legacy of Former Oregon State Senator Avel Gordly By Oregon State Senator Bruce Starr, SALEM, Ore. – Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr (R–Dundee) delivered remarks on the Senate floor today honoring the life and legacy of former Oregon State Senator Avel Gordly, who passed away yesterday.
- [Lars Larson: Unwanted house guest from Hell!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94745-lars-larson-unwanted-house-guest-hell.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense See if you can figure out why Oregon lawmakers keep chasing those crazy computer data centers. I know the tech industry wants the massive computing power to fuel things like untrustworthy Artificial Intelligence. But there’s no reason for this region to prostitute itself for what
- [Capitol ramrods 15 bills in one hearing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94739-capitol-ramrods-15-bills-hearing.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Today, the Senate Judiciary took on 15 bills in a single hearing as seen above. Democrat-majority leaders in both Chambers appear to be cramming as much of a full Session into the super-short 35-day Session as they can possibly get away with. The public is being bulldozed in the
- [Bill voids local vote for new gas taxes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94703-bill-voids-local-vote-gas-taxes.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The ever-watching Oregon Roundup journalist Jeff Eager is reporting that a pending amendment to a bill up on Monday contains language to eliminate the current law requiring a public vote on all local gas taxes. Right now state law mandates that any city or county must get a public
- [Taxpayers Association needs office help (paid, volunteer)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94727-taxpayers-association-office-paid-volunteer.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Taxpayers Association of Oregon office in Beaverton needs some help. Letter stuffing, opening mail, data entry, petition sorting and more. It is all based upon the demand of projects -- so the help is on-call (with great flexibility). Both volunteers and paid help options are available. We are
- [Top headlines for the week of 2/14](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94683-top-headlines-week-214.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 First Governor poll 2 Kotek among most unpopular governors. See ranking 3 Portland journey from symbol of chic to shabby 4 Dems try to move gas tax to May ballot 5 Thousands of testimony against moving gas tax vote Bonus Lawmakers consider raising retirement benefits Dems' bill ends 3 Trump tax
- [Dems tout $25M tax cut ... inside $385M tax hike bill!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94715-dems-tout-25m-tax-cut-385m-tax-hike-bill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com You may have seen the headline of the Sunday Oregonian guest editorial "We're the Democrats advocating to lower your taxes." Senate Revenue Chair Senator Anthony Broadman and House Revenue Chair Representative Nancy Nathanson cheer their SB 1507 when they say, "That’s where SB 1507 comes in ... a $25
- [(8 memes) Best peer pressure response](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94705-8-memes-peer-pressure-response.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below;
- [Concerns on Legislature buying the waterfall](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94698-concerns-legislature-buying-waterfall.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Oregon State Senator Fred Girod is devotedly working with other lawmakers to try to get the State of Oregon to purchase the Abiqua Falls as it is up for sale. This waterfall is current owned by Mount Angel Abbey, a Benedictine community of monks under a private foundation. They
- [Mass rogue homeless pet cemetery holds 50](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94695-mass-rogue-homeless-pet-cemetery-holds-50.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a massive homeless pet cemetery. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. This is a homeless pet cemetery where roughly 50 animals are buried. It sits on the edge of what was once a large homeless encampment
- [Leftist group: We wrecked every rental car on lot](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94425-leftist-group-wrecked-rental-car-lot.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports that two Portland ICE rioters are being tied to a shooting in SE Portland last year. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. . Rose City Counter-Info, the blog for Portland Antifa, has posted a claim of responsibility for
- [Lars Larson: OR & WA failing governors](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94692-lars-larson-wa-failing-governors.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Both Northwest Governors promote their plans FOR prosperity. But it seems they’re only talking about prosperity for the Government class. Let me cite my evidence. Raises granted for tens of thousands of teachers have driven most school districts into cutting back education for kids.
- [Governor Poll: Top 4 match-ups](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94689-governor-poll-top-4-matchups.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Oregonian has a poll showing the top four contenders for Oregon Governor. There is much to learn -- read it here.
- [Sen. Nash: Urban politicians junk bipartisan housing bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94687-sen-nash-urban-politicians-junk-bipartisan-housing-bill.html) - Bipartisan Bill to Increase Housing Supply in Rural Oregon Blocked by Urban Politicians By Oregon State Senator Todd Nash, SALEM, Ore. – Senator Todd Nash (R-Enterprise) released the following statement after Senate Bill 1578 was blocked yesterday by urban politicians in the Senate Housing Committee who initially expressed their support but then appeared to bend
- [Oregon Kids Need Education Options Too](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94677-oregon-kids-education-options.html) - by Kathryn Hickok Texas parents are breaking records for school choice applications. At last count, more than one and a half million children now benefit from school choice programs across the Unites States. With 75 programs in 34 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, more than half of America’s K-12 students are eligible to participate in an
- [HB 4084: The Limited Abundance Agenda](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94664-hb-4084-limited-abundance-agenda.html) - Filed at the request of the Governor, HB 4084 would create a special Joint Permitting Council that would fast-track a few commercial projects in Oregon at a time. By few, I mean just fifteen. Consisting of representatives of a wide range of state agencies, this Council is intended to contribute to the Abundance agenda advocated
- [Gas tax bill moves! Kicker bill #2, Voter age bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94666-gas-tax-bill-moves-kicker-bill-2-voter-age-change.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Three key developments in State Capitol: • GAS TAX: SB 1599 which moves the gas tax referendum election date from November 2026 (as listed on the petition) and instead places it on the May Primary ballot (where voter turnout drops by as much as 60%), has been voted out
- [Wow, they really do fear Blazers may leave](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94640-wow-fear-blazers-leave.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Yet, another big news article fearing that the Blazers may leave Portland. The new owner resides in Texas, and is not bound to keep the Blazers in Portland. The Blazers defenders request an immediate $600 million package to revamp their arena. Their arena, owned by the City of Portland,
- [Sen. Starr: Supermajority disregards voters, moves bill to change gas tax election](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94670-sen-starr-supermajority-disregards-voters-moves-bill-change-gas-tax-election.html) - Democrat Supermajority Shows Total Disregard for the Will of Oregon Voters, Advances Bill to Rig Referendum Election Process By Oregon State Senator Bruce Starr, SALEM, Ore. – Today, a party-line committee vote advanced Senate Bill 1599, a measure that would move the vote on the transportation tax referendum to the May 2026 primary election.
- [Sen. Drazan: They killed bill protecting kids from needles near school](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94663-sen-drazan-killed-bill-protecting-kids-needles-school.html) - Public Safety Takes a Backseat as Tina Kotek’s Allies Kill Bipartisan Bill Protecting Kids from Needles Near Schools By Oregon State Senator Christine Drazan, SALEM, Ore. – Senator Christine Drazan (R-Canby) today released the following statement after Senate Bill 1573, a broadly bipartisan bill that would have prohibited the distribution of needles within 2,000 feet
- [6 memes to make you feel better inside](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94655-6-memes-feel.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, See more memes below;
- [Lessons from 7000 homeless interviews](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94652-lessons-7000-homeless-interviews.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren just wrote a major review of his work on his new Substack page. It is called "Trauma meets the streets". Please read, "Trauma meets the streets". We promote Kevin Dahlgren so our readers will support his journalism and social media sites. You
- [Lars Larson: Gov't ignores the will of the people](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94646-lars-larson-govt-ignores-people.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense You would think Oregon lawmakers would get the message by now. Based on the public hearing at the legislature, they HAVE NOT. When Governor Tina Kotek dragged her majority democrat lawmakers back for a special session she only wanted one thing…a massive, 4 billion dollar
- [Nancy Guthrie Is Missing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94602-nancy-guthrie-missing.html) - On February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC newsreader Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona. And that is the last verifiable fact we know. However, it has been wall-to-wall coverage on every major televised news source in America and probably much of Europe. And what have we learned from that
- [Sen. Brock Smith condemns passage of Climate Superfund Bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94642-sen-brock-smith-condemns-passage-climate-superfund-bill.html) - Senator David Brock Smith Condemns the Passage of “Climate Superfund” Bill, Warns It Will Raise Costs on Working Families By Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith, SALEM, Ore. – Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford), vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, is condemning the passage of Senate Bill 1541, the “Climate Superfund”
- [Seahawk win means Seattle rioted ... because they defunded police](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94634-seahawk-win-means-seattle-rioted-defunded-police.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Seattle defunded their police by as much as 20% and over 200 officers. This means there is no realistic way to keep the peace in the streets -- even during good times. 🚨 CHAOS AFTER THE WIN: Fight breaks out following the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory 🏆💥 #Seahawks
- [Teen plot to behead ICE agents, form new nation](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94630-teen-plot-behead-ice-agents-form-nation.html) - Oregon Teen Arrested for Plotting Beheading of ICE Agents By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Rayden Tanner Coleman, an 18-year-old from St. Helens, Oregon, was arrested on February 4 for planning to behead ICE agents and form a new nation. His charges include using Molotov cocktails and recruiting people to join a group called "Cascadia
- [Hell week #2: Kicker, Biz tax, gas tax, Google tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94604-hell-week-2-kicker-biz-tax-gas-tax-google-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Here is the list of hearings this week: SB 1507 moves to floor: $311 million tax moves to Senate floor vote. This is the plan to disconnect Oregon tax law from three of Trump's 2025 tax cuts in the Big Beautiful bill. HB 4125 hearing: Kicker theft bill explained.
- [(hearing) SB 1580 is a Google Tax by using coercion](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94626-hearing-sb-1580-google-tax-coercion.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com SB 1580 has a hearing today in the Senate Commerce and General Government Committee. Sb 1580 aims to force social media companies into certain hamstrung agreements with Oregon media businesses. It appears to bind them to arbitration and the threat of huge fines, by the millions, if they do
- [(memes) Trump vs. Olympians](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94609-memes-trump-olympians.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [Shell Game: How HB 4125 steals your kicker refund](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94605-hb-4125-trick-steals-kicker-refund.html) - Salem’s Shell Game: How HB 4125 Redefines the Kicker Out of Existence By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon taxpayers look forward to the “Kicker" as a reward for a growing economy and a check on government overspending. Most of us know that if the state brings in too much money, we get a credit
- [(Bill hearing) SB 1581 free school breakfast](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94593-bill-hearing-sb-1581-free-school-breakfast.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com SB 1581 had a hearing today. The bill explanation is "Requires school districts to offer lunch and breakfast to students at no charge, regardless of income". Amendments and discussion on SB 1581 added that it may allow exceptions such as only letting a school provide the breakfast for students
- [SB 1541 punishes energy companies with new tax power](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94595-sb-1541-punishes-energy-companies-tax-power.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com No on SB 1541 was passed out of the Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire today. SB 1541 punishes energy companies and will only drive-up energy costs. We are already paying too much compared to the rest of America while being hit with a 50% hike in costs.
- [(bill hearing) SB 1549 expands Political Tax Credit to $1,000](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94571-bill-hearing-sb-1549-expands-political-tax-credit-1000.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com SB 1549 would expand the Oregon Political Tax credit from $50 per person to $1,000 person, and from $100 per couple to $2,000 per couple. Senate Bill 1549 is sponsored by Oregon State Senator Noah Robinson. It is up for a hearing in Senate Committee On Finance and Revenue
- [Lars Larson: Oregon stops punishing adults for telling kids to skip school](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94588-lars-larson-oregon-stops-punishing-adults-telling-kids-skip-school.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I’ve been citing laws in most states that require kids to be in school. In most, those laws make it illegal for adults to encourage kids to SKIP school. It turns out that Oregon got rid of that law 5 years ago. I was wrong.
- [Oregon PERS, PGE and big halftime show](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94570-oregon-pers-and-halftime-show.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com During the big game, we saw a half-time show that featured a 10-minute musical cultural tribute to Puerto Rico. One of the cultural features of the show was exploding telephone poles with people falling off them. This was the singer's tribute to the famous Puerto Rico's power outages and
- [$311M tax moves to Senate floor vote](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94578-311m-tax-advances-senate-floor.html) - By Oregon State Senate Republican Office, Senate Democrats One Step Closer to Raising Taxes on Local Businesses and Working Oregonians by $311M in Advancing Senate Bill 1507 They Simultaneously Claim “Affordability” is a Top Priority SALEM, Ore. – Senate Democrats are sending a bill to the Senate floor that would strip $311 million in tax
- [Highlights from gas tax hearing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94576-highlights-gas-tax-hearing.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Many lawmakers showed up to testify against the bill (Sen. Drazan, Rep. Diehl, Rep. E. Werner Reschke, Rep. Boice, Rep. Yunker) but we did not see any lawmakers during our review who showed up to support the bill. That means liberal lawmakers are willing to violate the will of
- [Minutes before hearing gas tax bill not listed](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94572-minutes-hearing-gas-tax-bill-listed.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Twenty-four minutes before the consequential hearing on SB 1599 to switch election dates for the gas tax referendum, there was no evidence that the bill existed on the official list of bills on the Legislative website. There was information on the bill on the website but it was
- [Kotek scrambles to stop Blazer exit (Her businesses bashing didn't help)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94540-kotek-scrambles-stop-blazers-exit-businesses-bashing.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian article and headline this weekend explained that Oregon Governor Kotek is working to make sure the Portland Trail Blazers do not leave Portland. Kotek is feverishly pushing a $600 million multi-government bailout package for the Blazers to spruce up the arena. The Blazers are getting a new
- [State gets $250M tax revenue boost.  Still cry broke!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94560-state-250m-tax-revenue-boost-cry-broke.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The economic revenue forecast showed better tax revenue coming than forecasted. It appears that the unexpected tax boost just added $253 to $280 million more in revenue in the state budget. There is no need to pilfer the Trump tax cuts by robbing businesses of their full state deduction
- [(bill hearing today) Gas tax vote switch.  Please testify.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94556-bill-hearing-today-gas-tax-vote-switch-testify.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Senate Bill 1599 has been created and it aims to swap the gas tax referendum election from the November General Election Ballot and places it on the lesser-turn-out election of the May Primary. The hearing will be held this Monday in the State Capitol at 1:00pm, HR 50 in the
- [Kotek among nation's least liked governors.  Puts race into play](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94553-kotek-nations-governors-puts-race-play.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The latest Morning Consult poll of America's governors showed that Oregon governor Tina Kotek ranks at the bottom 6 of least liked (highest disapproval) governors. There remains a wide 10% undecided, but that undecided has been the same for the whole term of Kotek's governorship. This means that Kotek's
- [Gas tax vote swap testimony: 98% oppose (2,480)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94562-gas-tax-vote-swap-testimony-98-oppose-2480.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The bill to swap the November election of the gas tax referendum vote to May has shown early testimony over-the-weekend at 98% opposition. 5 -- neutral 24 -- support 2,485 -- opposed The hearing is up today -- please testify. More info here. — Was this article helpful? If
- [6 memes to start your week](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94544-6-memes-start-week.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below...
- [Sen. Anderson: Monday hearing, help affordable housing, on-site child care](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94538-sen-anderson-monday-hearing-affordable-housing-onsite-child-care.html) - Lawmakers Seek Public Testimony on Legislation Removing Unintended Barriers to Affordable Housing and On-Site Child Care Facilities By Senator Dick Anderson and Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson, SALEM, Ore. – Senator Dick Anderson and Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson, chief sponsors of Senate Bill 1566, are encouraging Oregonians to provide public testimony on critical legislation designed to remove unintended
- [See Oregon's biggest homeless camp (it's not in Portland)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94535-oregons-biggest-homeless-camp-portland.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren does a video of the state's largest homeless camp. It is huge! View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Walking through the largest homeless encampment in Oregon—just one mile from the State Capitol—it’s impossible to ignore the visual
- [Sen. Brock Smith: Your voice needed to say NO to moving your vote to May!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94533-sen-brock-smith-voice-needed-moving-vote.html) - By Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith, Governor Kotek and her Democrats are RIGGING THE SYSTEM! Public Hearing Monday, February 9th SB 1599 was introduced on Thursday, that moves your voice through your vote to repeal Governor Kotek and her Democrat Supermajority's $4.3 Billion Dollar gas tax from your November Ballot to the May Ballot!
- [Lars Larson: The truth on voter ID](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94531-lars-larson-truth-voter-id.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, I love the way President Trump gets Democrats to oppose things that their own voters support. Case in point, the “Save Act”. The save act requires photo ID to vote, you must be a citizen and your ballot must come in by election day. See? Simple! It has
- [SB 1526 Creates Taxpayer-Funded Nonprofit for Net Zero Projects](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94529-sb-1526-creates-taxpayerfunded-nonprofit-net-projects.html) - by John A. Charles, Jr. PORTLAND, OR – John Charles, President and CEO of Cascade Policy Institute, submitted written Testimony on Wednesday to the Oregon Senate Energy and Environment Committee (EE Committee) regarding a little noticed Senate Bill 1526 on the opening day of short session. Cascade’s government affairs representative, Tom Holt, also testified at the hearing. If passed, SB1526
- [Poll: Oregonians optimism hits 20-year low](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94526-poll-oregonians-optimism-hits-20year.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch A poll put out by Oregon Business and Industry shows a 20 year low in Oregonians feeling like the state is in the right direction. More here.
- [Top headlines for the week of 2/6](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94523-top-headlines-week-26-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Dems plan: Reclaim $$ lost to Trump tax 2 Oregon take home pay on $200K, nation's lowest 3 Lawmakers agree to revenue deal 4 Oregon Ag is in crisis 5 1K mistakenly registered to vote, now fixed Bonus Dems divided on officer mask Raiding climate fund to bail out Blazers? ‘Resign':
- [(red alert) Bill hearing for gas tax swap Monday.  Please testify!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94517-red-alert-bill-hearing-gas-tax-swap-monday-testify.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Senate Bill 1599 has been created and it aims to swap the gas tax referendum election from the November General Election Ballot and places it on the lesser-turn-out election of the May Primary. The hearing will be held this Monday in the State Capitol at 1:00pm, HR 50 in the
- [SB 1599 swaps gas tax vote ... yet it's hidden from public](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94485-sb-1599-swaps-gas-tax-vote-hidden-public.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Today, the Oregon State Capitol was abuzz over Senate Bill 1599, a bill that would swap the gas tax referendum election from the November General Election Ballot and places it on the lesser-turn-out election of the May Primary. If you were to look up the State Capitol website to
- [Kotek, 31 mayors: Stop all arrests of illegal (criminal) immigrants](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94507-31-mayors-kotek-stop-arresting-illegal-criminal-immigrants.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com In Oregon, Governor Kotek and 31 Mayors sent a letter to Homeland Security asking for a pause in all Federal immigration enforcement. The vast majority of all recent arrest have been illegal border crossers who have committed a crime. Kotek said, "The actions of your officers are not making
- [Poll: Voter ID idea rises in popularity](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94469-poll-voter-id-idea-rises-popularity.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, CNN featured this Pew Research poll showing increased support for Voter ID.
- [Amazon pulls "Melania" from Oregon theater.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94482-amazon-pulls-melania-oregon-theater-national-news.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Lake Theater and Cafe in Lake Oswego put on the outside sign the phrase, “To defeat your enemy, you must know them. Melania starts Friday,”. The distributor, Amazon, pulled the film. The story made national headlines. Strange that the local theater would call the first lady an "enemy" since
- [Lansford Hastings's Original Call for Legislation in Oregon](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94490-lansford-hastingss-original-call-legislation-oregon.html) - As the Oregon Legislature gets into gear, a parade of legislative concepts has been proffered around. Lots of folks start saying, like birds chirping in unison: "There ought to be a law!" While this has been going on, I got to reading a great novel about the Oregon Trail, Julie McDonald Zander's The Reluctant Pioneer,
- [(5 memes) Photo shows Greenland invasion](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94488-5-memes-photo-show-greenland-invasion.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below
- [6 bad bills in 1 week (kicker, gas tax, biz tax, guns)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94497-6-bad-bills-1-week-kicker-gas-tax-guns-biz-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Here are six bad bills that were either introduced or had hearings on the first week of the February Legislative Session: • SB 1599 swaps gas tax referendum. SB 1599 has been officially authored, as it aims to move the gas tax referendum from the popular November General Election
- [WS Journal touts Oregon gas tax revolt](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94479-ws-journal-touts-oregon-gas-tax-revolt.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon reporter Jeff Eager with the Oregon Roundup wrote a guest commentary for the Wall Street Journal (which we remind everyone is the nation's #1 print subscription newspaper). Here are some juicy tidbits, "As expected, the left used everything in its arsenal to thwart opposition. Ms. Kotek waited to
- [(hearing) SB 1507 is $400M backdoor tax on businesses, car owners](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94476-hearing-sb-1507-400m-backdoor-tax-businesses-car-owners.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Don’t raise $400 million in higher taxes with SB 1507. You can view the bill here and can submit online testimony here (click tab on top). Testimony deadline will be Friday. Senate Bill 1507 (-4,-5 amendments) aims to snatch nearly $400 million in tax breaks from the 2025 Congress
- [(hearing) HB 4098 makes it easier to sue businesses into oblivion](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94474-hearing-hb-4098-easier-sue-businesses-oblivion.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4098 is up for a hearing Thursday in the House Commerce Committee. Testify online here (tab on top). Below is Taxpayers Association of Oregon testimony: ------------------------------ Vote no on HB 4098 Ÿ• Increases costs, lawsuits Ÿ• Increases bureaucracy Ÿ• It already failed (repealed) in California Ÿ• Increased insurance
- [HB 4134: 83% hotel tax hike to fund ... wildlife?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94472-hb-4134-83-hotel-tax-hike-fund-wildlife.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Today, the House Revenue Committee held a hearing on HB 4134 which nearly doubles the state hotel tax to pay for wildlife programs. You can submit online testimony here (look at tab on top). Here is the Taxpayers Association of Oregon testimony: Vote No on HB 4134 Hotel taxes
- [Rep. Elmer: On the latest forecast](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94467-rep-elmer-latest-forecast.html) - House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer Responds to February Revenue Forecast By Oregon State Representative and House GOP leader Lucetta Elmer, SALEM, Ore. — House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) released the following statement in response to the February 2026 revenue forecast: “Oregonians have heard a great deal of alarm about the state budget in recent
- [(photo) Folly of anti-homeless fences](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94440-photo-shows-folly-antihomeless-fences.html) - By Best of Oregon Web, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows the folly of anti-homeless fences. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Fences and boulders are not going to end homelessness. I understand why cities sometimes feel they have no choice, but these measures never solve the problem—they
- [Blazers want $600M taxpayer bailout](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94456-cityowned-blazer-arena-seeks-halfbillion-bailout.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Rose Garden (Moda Center arena) where the Blazers play and concerts perform is owned by the city government of Portland. It pays no property taxes. That's right, this $4 billion dollar valued franchise sits on tax-free public property. Local leaders and lawmakers are discussing using a quarter billion
- [Regime Change in Iran](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94437-regime-change-iran.html) - On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published an editorial in which they opined that time for talking with Iran has passed and that it is time for action. And that action is regime change. During the weekend preceding the Journal’s editorial, the talking heads of the legacy media the legacy speculated mindlessly about what should
- [(7 memes) Groundhog's Oregon political prediction](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94443-6-memes-groundhogs-political-sign-applies-oregon.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [Road rage turns into car ramming, gunpoint robbery](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94343-road-rage-turns-car-ramming-gunpoint-robbery.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, In Salem a road rage incident turned into chaos as one man rammed his car repeatedly into another. This was followed by the man getting out with a rifle, breaking the car window, and demanding their money. The problem in Oregon is that since state leaders have released thousands
- [Lawmakers eye doubling tax credits for tech, data centers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94435-lawmakers-eye-doubling-tax-credits-tech-data-centers.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com There is a common theme around the Legislature that Oregon needs to improve its business climate and to do so quickly. Manufacturing has been an Oregon industry that has fallen behind national trends. One proposal being offered, Senate Bill 1586, would expand property tax credits for tech companies from
- [(video) Truck ram against agents before shooting](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94428-video-shows-2x-truck-ram-ice.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com . KGW-TV has video below on the moment when two suspected gang members rammed their truck into Border Patrol vehicles in Portland. This caused agents to fire at the driver. Moe on story here. See below:  Here is their criminal rap sheet BEFORE the ramming. — Was this
- [Lars Larson: Politicians defend rioters to the extreme](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94423-lars-larson-politicians-defend-rioters-extreme.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Riots over the weekend put federal buildings at risk in Portland and Eugene and elected Democrat Party city and state officials took the side of the rioters. Mayor Keith Wilson demanded that law enforcement officers working for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement resign their jobs. Both
- [Early testimony blocked for Kicker bill.  Now you can (please do)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94420-early-testimony-blocked-kicker-bill.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Mere hours before the House Revenue Committee met to hold a public hearing on a Kicker theft Bill, HB 4125, online testimony was blocked. Citizens are supposed to be able to submit online testimony on any public hearing bill three days before the hearing at a minimum. Not only
- [DeSpain 3x out-funds Rep. Hoyle! (rare feat)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94418-despain-3x-outfunds-rep-hoyle-rare-feat.html) - DeSpain Posts Blockbuster Fundraising Haul, Outraising Embattled, Radical Incumbent Hoyle By Monique DeSpain campaign, Hoyle’s scandals and obsession with radical politics spark backlash as voters rally behind DeSpain’s bold, commonsense leadership in Oregon’s Fourth District Eugene, OR — Today, Oregon’s 4th Congressional District candidate, retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, announced blockbuster fourth quarter 2025
- [Dan Farrington runs for House #17](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94415-dan-farrington-runs-house-17.html) - By Dan Farrington campaign, Press Release, Proven business leader and longtime community advocate Dan Farrington today announced his candidacy as a Republican for Oregon House District 17, pledging to bring practical leadership, common sense conservatism, and real-world experience to the Oregon Legislature. Farrington has spent his career building businesses, serving families, and strengthening communities across
- [A Trillion Dollar Energy Law | HB2021: Watch John Charles on PDX Real](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94408-trillion-dollar-energy-law-hb2021-watch-john-charles-pdx-real.html) - by Cascade Policy Institute “All we want as consumers is reliable, affordable energy.” ~John A. Charles, Jr., Cascade Policy Institute “Oregon is 0.014% of global emissions. We are raising rates, restricting energy supply, and risking reliability for no measurable climate impact.” ~Angela Todd, PDX REAL In this special report, local independent journalist, Angela Todd of
- [Kicker theft bill hearing Monday](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94389-kicker-theft-bill-hearing-monday.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Kicker Theft House Bill 4125 is up for a hearing on the first day of Session Monday Feb 2nd in the House Revenue Committee (more here). This bill changes the economic formula for how the Kicker tax Refund kicks and therefore can be manipulated to produce fewer returns to
- [Legislature violates notice rules. (Kicker, gun bill early testimony blocked)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94394-legislature-violates-notice-rules-kicker-gun-bill-early-testimony-blocked.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Today, the Oregon 2026 February Special Legislative Session begins, and already they have fully violated public notice rules. On the first day of session, they are scheduling a hearing on a bill to steal part of the people's Kicker Tax Refund (HB 4125, see more here) and a gun
- [Gun Bill hearing up Monday](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94387-gun-bill-hearing-monday.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4145 proposes changes to the Ballot Measure 114 gun law, extending the permit processing time from 30 to 60 days, raising permit fees by 130% (from $65 to $150), and postponing the mandate for permits until 2028. It is up for a hearing on Monday Feb 2nd at
- [14 bills, ideas of 2026 (super-fast) Legislature](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94380-hello2.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com As the 2026 Oregon Legislature kicks off its short 35-day session, several bills and priorities are generating considerable discussion: • Gas Tax Election : Governor Tina Kotek has suggested shifting the referendum on the $4.3 billion gas and wage tax from the November general election to the May primary,
- [(7 memes) We offer a special Cuba-supporter swap](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94363-7-memes-offer-special-cubasupporter-swap.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below: More reasons why women live longer than men ...
- [Governor's race: Money raised so far](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94360-governors-race-money-raised.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The Governor's race has begun in 2026 with three new contestants announced last month (Rep. Ed Diehl, Chris Dudley and David Medina). This is the starting line and the chart above shows where they stand as of February 1st. Check back in March to see how much it will have changed.
- [Beaverton restaurant's No ICE sign](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93991-ice-sign.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Beaverton Hawaiian restaurant Ate-Oh-Ate, posted this "Ice not Welcome" sign on the front of their business. There are other Oregon shops that bash the law enforcement. An Anarchist coffee shop refused to let police in on a 911 call. A Stumptown cafe uses an anti-cop code for their
- [Poor dog leashed to 2 passed out homeless addicts](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94355-poor-dog-leashed-2-passed-homeless-addicts.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren pictures shows a dog tethered to two homeless addicts. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I found a dog tethered to two fentanyl addicts nodded out. The little guy clearly wanted to go home with me. I
- [To swap gas tax election to May requires bill to pass by Feb 25](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94318-swap-gas-tax-election-requires-bill-pass-feb-25th.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The 35-day February Special Legislative Session starts on Monday. Governor Kotek and Democratic legislative leaders aim to switch the November 2026 election for the gas tax referendum vote and move it to the May primary where you get 60% fewer voters. To make that happen, lawmakers must pass a
- [Top headlines for the week of 1/30](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94349-top-headlines-week-131.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Dems must act fast to get tax on May ballot 2 More ‘kicker’ debate this year 3 Initiatives to outlaw animal agriculture, hunting 4 Kotek addresses immigration enforcement 5 Judge blocks Trump access to Oregon voters Bonus Bill withholds Fed payments amid sanctuary $$ threats DeRemer bodyguard on leave, probe continues
- [Kotek signs immigration enforcement Executive Order](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94346-kotek-signs-immigration-enforcement-executive-order.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Governor Tina Kotek issued an Executive Order related to immigration enforcement. It aims to protect immigrants, but does not detail whether that entails illegal migrants or migrants that have have outstanding warrants for their arrest. Kotek mentions federal "abuses' but does not explain what those are. The order is
- [Kotek had her most tense press event ever](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94334-kotek-tense-press-event.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Don't let this Kotek press conference from a week ago slip from being noticed. This is one of the few times, as governor, Tina Kotek has faced a steady stream of tough questions while also being somewhat flummoxed on the answers. Kotek had no answers because she simply cannot
- [No Tax Oregon takes on estate tax petition](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94332-tax-oregon-takes-estate-tax-petition.html) - By Oregon Freedom Coalition, – Today, Oregon Freedom Coalition (OFC) is proud to announce it will partner with several initiative petitions to further tax reform in Oregon. OFC, through No Tax Oregon, will be partnering with End the Death Tax (IP 51) the effort to eliminate Oregon’s estate tax. Oregon is one of only 12 states that
- [(6 memes) Another hillarious NY Post headline](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94302-6-memes-winner-ny-post-headline.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Now comes ballot title tricks over gas tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94313-ballot-title-tricks-gas-tax-vote.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Now that Governor Tina Kotek has failed to pull the gas tax vote from the ballot, the next step is to control the ballot measure title and summary explanation as to mislead voters to favor the tax. This scheme was done under a different Oregon referendum Measure 101 in
- [84% reject Legislature's plan to raid kicker refund (online poll)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94310-84-reject-legislatures-plan-raid-kicker-refund-online-poll.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Under SJR 201, which was just introduced in the February Special Session, a new law would greatly reduce the Kicker Income tax refunds. A portion of the refund would go to the education/forest department, another to the State Government, and a final portion to taxpayers. A KATU-2 online poll
- [Kindness and the Truth About How You Feel](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94315-kindness-truth-feel.html) - I recently finished reading Graham Greene's 1948 novel The Heart of the Matter. A story about a failed marriage and the corruption of a British colonial policeman in Sierra Leone during the Second World War, Greene penned a wonderful observation about truth in human relationships, when the main character's unhappy wife says: ‘I’ve known it
- [Despite billions homeless up 35%](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94300-billions-homeless-35.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com According to data from Portland State University and analyzed by Seattle Red, Oregon homeless population grew by 35%. The total estimated number of homeless is 27,000 in Oregon. This is despite billions in new taxes and spending. — Was this article helpful? If yes, please contribute online at OregonWatchdog.com (learn
- [(video) ICE riots break out in Eugene](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94297-video-ice-riots-break-eugene.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on a riot occurring in Eugene. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. . Eugene, Ore. (Jan. 27) — Far-left extremists surrounded a federal building and began attacking. The college city has many Antifa and violent leftists, including those
- [Lars Larson: Insane things government subsidizes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94294-lars-larson-insane-government-subsidizes.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense The city of Portland constantly claims it lacks the money to even get the basics right: Police Streets Parks Things like that. But strangely, the majority socialist government of Portland never runs out of money subsidize failure in the private sector. The Taxpayers Association of
- [Poll: Where parties rate on top 10 issues](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94291-poll-parties-rate-top-10-issues.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Wall Street Journal Poll shows where the two major political parties stand on the top 10 issues.
- [Oregon House Republicans Outline 2026 Legislative Priorities](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94289-oregon-house-republicans-outline-2026-legislative-priorities.html) - By Oregon House of Representative Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. — Today, Oregon House Republicans announced their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session, focusing on affordability, public safety and education. “Oregon families are feeling the impact of rising costs and a state government that keeps asking for more of their money without delivering results. House
- [GEORGE FOX BECOMES OREGON’S LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94286-george-fox-oregons-largest-private-university.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, George Fox University, a liberal arts college in Newberg, Ore., has grown in the past two decades to become the state’s largest private university with more than 4,350 students enrolled this year, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. What started as a small Quaker college has grown into a nondenominational
- [Will Oregon see July 4th disruptions?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93570-oregon-july-4th-disruptions.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The few days before New Year's Eve, the State of Washington allowed dealers to sell fireworks. This has become an opportune time for Oregonians to travel north to purchase what they need ahead of July 4th -- especially for some who seek items that are not available in Oregon.
- [Both sides on the Minnesota shooting](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94239-sides-minnesota-shooting.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The recent Minnesota shooting has become another tragic case and another story that is spiraling out of control. There are lessons for both sides. Before we address both sides, we first must remind our readers that Minnesota is an outlier compared to almost all other states, as those states
- [Alert: Gas tax election swap, Kicker raid, sales tax!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94250-capital-alert-gas-tax-election-swap-kicker-raid-sales-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com On Wednesday afternoon, more bills will be introduced for the 35-day February Legislative Session to vote on. We have four warnings: #1. Kotek aims to move gas tax election (to get lower voter turnout). Governor Kotek and Democratic leaders in the Senate and House have pledged to move the
- [Taxing the Rich](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94234-taxing-rich.html) - As we begin the 2nd quarter of the Twenty-first Century the challenges for America continue to increase. For most people, the greatest worries are external – China, Russia and to a lesser extent Iran. Many consider the first two to be existential threats while Iran is merely a nuisance that requires periodic attention. All three
- [Reporter meets (8M) pregnant fentanyl addict. Sad story.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94264-reporter-meets-8m-pregnant-fentanyl-addict-sad-story.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shares how he met an 8-month pregnant drug user, who just gave birth last year. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I interviewed a homeless woman 8 1/2 months pregnant who’s still a regular fentanyl user. She
- [(video) mass chaos outside Portland ICE](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94261-video-mass-chaos-portland-ice.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports on the riots outside the Portland ICE building. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. . Portland, Ore. (Jan. 24) — Antifa and far-left rioters attack the ICE facility and shut down the road. Many of them are wearing
- [(7 memes) Best anti-lawyer billboard](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94252-7-memes-antilawyer-billboard.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Lars Larson: Judge backs Oregon's voter fraud system](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94236-lars-larson-judge-backs-oregons-voter-fraud-system.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense We find ourselves in an election year with Oregon authorities fighting tooth and nail to protect the state’s fraudulent voting system. And now a Federal Judge is helping in the coverup. What do we know for a fact? More than a year ago, Oregon found
- [Judge blocks Feds from accessing State voter rolls](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94231-judge-blocks-feds-accessing-state-voter-rolls.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com An Oregon federal judge, Mustafa Kasubhai, made a ruling opposing a presidential administration request to view the state's unredacted voter rolls. The federal government has an interest in knowing who votes because these individuals vote for federal offices -- Congress, U.S. Senate, President. The Oregon Elections Office has already
- [Intel stock tanks, lesson learned](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94228-intel-stock-tanks-lesson-learned.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Last week Intel stock took a nose dive. They had seen a rebound in sales but lacked supply to meet demand and ran into a crunch and costly mistake. This happens as the Federal Government recently awarded Intel $2.2 billion (from Biden) and $11 billion from Trump which earned
- [(poll) Top 3 Democrat choices](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94225-poll-top-3-democrat-choices.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, 2028 may be two years away, but pollsters are already asking the big question. Here is the Real Clear Politics average for top Presidential contenders among Democrat voters.
- [Chris Dudley announces Governor run](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94219-94219.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon NBA star Chris Dudley has announced his run for Governor in the Republican Primary. Below is his speech text and video: "I love Oregon and even though we have some serious problems, there are solutions and I believe our best days are ahead of us. However, in order to solve
- [2 ICE rioters later arrested for attempted murder](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94199-2-ice-rioters-arrested-murder.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent journalist Andy Ngo reports that two Portland ICE rioters are being tied to a shooting in SE Portland last year. Read below and then follow Andy Ngo here and donate here. Ngo Comment report: Two armed Portland Antifa members—both trans—part of a local cell were arrested over
- [9 states cut income taxes in 2025 (Oregon looking worse)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93979-9-states-cut-income-taxes-2025-oregon-worse.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, As 2026 began, income tax rates began to fall across nine states, representing nearly a quarter of all states. Other states cut their corporate taxes. No wonder famed Oregon start-up Dutch Bros. Coffee bailed Oregon for Arizona. States are cutting taxes and attracting more businesses, which generate tax revenue
- [8 political memes to improve your mood](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94203-memes-5.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [Worst season in 40 years](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94196-worst-season-40-years.html) - (file photo) By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A local business on Mt. Hood has said they had experienced the worst season in 40 years. At the same time, one of the closest super-markets to Mt. Hood's Government Camp has gone out of business. The unusually dry season has hurt business. While nature is wounding
- [Video tour of hidden homeless super-bunker](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94189-video-tour-hidden-homeless-superbunker.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren does a video of huge homeless refuge under the city of Portland. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. A homeless man took me on a tour underneath the City Of Portland, where he and others live. It
- [Bigfoot announces Governor run in GOP Primary](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94184-bigfoot-announces-governor-run-gop-primary.html) - By NW Spotlight, Apparently the nearly 10 announced and rumored candidates running for Governor in the GOP 2026 Primary is not enough. As a result, the NW icon Bigfoot has announced his candidacy. His campaign slogan is, "Finally, a candidate you can believe in". Bigfoot says he will "stand up for the little guy", which
- [Top headlines for the week of 1/23](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94181-top-headlines-week-123-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Oregon's unemployment among nation's worst 2 Trump rules: Oregon must come up with $340M 3 'Losing a farm a day' Oregon rural meltdown 4 Report: Homeless surges 5 Hit with criticism, AG stands by ballot Bonus New rules for realtors in 2025 Alpenrose closes plant, wrapping up Oregon presence Activist aims
- [Unions release ads for business tax hike](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94177-unions-release-ads-business-tax-hike.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com OPB is reporting that the mega-size union lobby non-profit, Our Oregon, is putting out social media ads targeting Democrat lawmakers to vote to undo parts of President Trump business tax cuts. The lawmakers targeted are; State Rep. Emerson Levy (Bend), Rep. Hai Pham (Hillsboro), and Rep. Daniel Nguyen (Lake
- [Lars Larson: Kotek's tax trickery](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94175-lars-larson-koteks-tax-trickery.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Democrats remain desperate to pry loose billions in new taxes from Oregonians. And their newest move in the upcoming legislative session aims to force voters to decide the fate of a big tax measure sooner. Remember that last fall, Democrats passed a 4 billion dollar
- [Danielle Bethell: Why health crisis teams work](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94171-danielle-bethell-health-crisis-teams-work.html) - By Danielle Bethell for Governor, Newseltter This week in Salem, something important happened, and it’s a good example of the kind of leadership Oregon needs more of. But it didn’t come out of the state house, and it’s not because of the Legislature. Marion County and the City of Salem officially launched the REACH
- [Rep. Boice debuts new video](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94168-rep-boice-debuts-video.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, One of Oregon's best advocates for lower taxes and limited government, Oregon State Representative Curt Boice, released a new campaign video. It can be seen here.
- [Sen. Drazan: Stop effort to disenfranchise voters](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94166-sen-drazan-stop-effort-disenfranchise-voters.html) - DRAZAN CONDEMNS DEMOCRATS’ EFFORT TO DISENFRANCHISE VOTERS By Christine Drazan for Governor, Press Release, CANBY, Ore. – Senator Christine Drazan (R-Canby) released the following statement after Oregon Legislative Democrats announced that they will attempt to disenfranchise voters and dodge accountability by moving the gas tax referral to the May 19th election: “This is what desperation
- [(poll) Political party leads by a hair](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94114-chart-priorities.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, A Wall Street Journal Poll shows that the public barely favors Republican Congress Members over Democratic Congress members. There remains a huge 21% "neither" population. This is a sign that there is much promise to win new voters among the independents.
- [Dem Lawmakers: Move tax vote to low-turnout primary](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94141-dem-lawmakers-push-move-tax-vote-lowturnout-primary.html) - Democrats’ Push to Move Transportation Tax Vote to Low-Turnout Primary Would Disenfranchise Voters By both Oregon Senate Republican Office and House Republican Office: SALEM, Ore. – Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr (R-Dundee) and House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) today criticized Democrat legislative leaders for announcing schemes to move the referendum on Governor Tina Kotek’s
- [The Final Argument for Socialism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94159-final-argument-socialism.html) - Reading Graham Greene's 1934 novel, It's a Battlefield, I was struck by a pithy exchange between two characters on socialism. The novel explores the intersecting lives of those close to the bus driver Drover in the days before he is due to hang. He is a Communist agent, and his Communist colleagues want him to
- [Sneaky bill switches election for gas tax vote](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94128-politicians-sneaky-bill-switch-elections-gas-tax-vote.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon House Speaker Julie Fahey and Senate President Rob Wagner have introduced a bill to move the vote on the gas tax from the November General Election to the May Primary. They aim to move it to an election where fewer voters show-up. Chief petitioner to the gas tax
- [Protestors shut-down city hall hearing](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94149-protestors-shutdown-city-hall-hearing.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Anti-Ice protestors shut down a Portland City Council meeting. Protestors shouted, heclked and cut in line of people waiting to testify. One protestor said "they say the right words, but when it comes to action, there is no urgency." Portland protestors recently harassed a public speech by the Portland
- [Kotek admits mistake. 89% oppose her gas tax vote swap](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94152-kotek-admits-mistake-89-oppose-gas-tax-vote-swap.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Governor Tina Kotek held a press conference and admitted she made a "mistake" with the gas tax she ramroded through the Legislature and then tried to block the campaign from collecting signatures. Now, her plan is to move the public vote on the gas tax from November to
- [Big Event: Super Bowler Diaz-Infante. Plus Diehl, Drazan, Dudley](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94138-big-event-super-bowler-diazinfante-diehl-drazan-dudley.html) - By Western Liberty Network WOW! The agenda of Western Liberty Network’s 16th annual conference now includes Oregon’s FIRST gubernatorial candidate forum! State representative Ed Diehl will appear along with Marion County Commissioner and Libertarian (and former mayor of Coquille) Matt Rowe! Chris Dudley, State Senator Christine Drazen, and Governor Tina Kotek have been invited. Also,
- [5 memes to make your day](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94130-5-memes-day-3.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below ...
- [Top Legislative lawyer reversal.  Now says no removing vote on gas tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94125-top-legislative-lawyer-reversal-removing-vote-gas-tax.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com One of the most important legal authorities in Oregon is the Legislative Counsel Office in the State Capitol, which provides legal advice for the Legislature. That office previously said Governor Kotek could push a bill to strike down the gas taxes/DMV fee hikes/wage tax that voters protested with a referendum,
- [What I saw at the Ed Diehl announcement](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94120-ed-diehl-announcement.html) - By Jason Williams Williams is writer, researcher and founder of Taxpayers Association of Oregon, State Representative Ed Diehl said he had announcement to make, and I of course had to go since he was my fellow Chief Petitioner, along with State Senator Bruce Starr, to the gas tax referendum that made Oregon history just a
- [Rep. Yunker: On Oregon's terrible low Health Rankings](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94112-rep-yunker-oregons-terrible-health-rankings.html) - Rep. Dwayne Yunker Responds to Oregon’s low rankings in America’s Health Rankings 2025 Annual Report By Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker, Grants Pass, Ore. — Representative Dwayne Yunker (R – Grants Pass) issued the following statement in response to the release of the America’s Health Rankings 2025 Annual Report, which shows Oregon ranking near the
- [Portland Ends School Choice Policy for 2,000 Families](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94109-portland-ends-school-choice-policy-2000-families.html) - by John A. Charles, Jr. Fifteen years ago, the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district adopted a policy allowing students in the Jefferson High School boundaries to choose from one of three area high schools if they did not want to enroll at Jefferson. Depending on their street address, families could choose to attend McDaniel in outer Northeast,
- [What Does Mr. Trump Want in Greenland?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94064-trump-greenland.html) - The issue of Greenland continues to ebb and flow in the news and the political hysteria that responds negatively to everything that President Donald Trump proposes – some of it mundane and some of it grandiose. Mr. Trump’s stated intention to acquire Greenland falls in the latter category but the rage remains equal across the
- [ICE riot map tells the whole story](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93947-ice-riot-map-tells-story.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, This map tells the whole ICE riot story in one picture for the past year. We produced this map to sum up what really happened. We show everyone that the ICE building suffered sabotage. We show that several nearby businesses were boarded up or forced to close. We show
- [Someone, please run for U.S. Senate](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94089-run-senate.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC OregonWatchdog.com It appears that there is a huge slate of candidates for Governor (Senator Christine Drazan, Representative Ed Diehl, County Chair Danielle Bethel, social media's David Medina and possibly NBA star Chris Dudley and MMA fighter Chael Sonnen). Yet, the Governor's race is not at the top of the
- [Thousands leave work, school to abolish ICE](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94084-thousands-leave-work-school-call-abolish-ice.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Today was national America Walk-Out Day to protest Trump on the one-year anniversary of his Presidential inauguration. Thousands of Oregonians walked out of work and school to march (Bend, Eugene, Portland). Based on the signs and speeches, abolishing ICE was the #1 message. Some called ICE Nazi's, while others
- [(6 memes) Cure for 1984 is 1776](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94075-6-memes-cure-1984-1776.html) - By Guest Submission meme,
- [Sen. McLane, Sen. Broadman: Bipartisan fix to public land access controversy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94072-sen-mclane-sen-broadman-bipartisan-fix-public-land-access-controversy.html) - Oregon Senators McLane and Broadman, Oregon Hunters Association Lead Bipartisan Effort to Codify Corner Crossing By Oregon State Senator Mike McLane, Senator Anthony Boardman, Senate Bill 1545 Seeks to improve and clarify public lands access while protecting neighboring landowners. SALEM, Ore. – Senator Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the
- [Rep. Diehl to run for Governor](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94066-rep-diehl-run-governor.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl, one of the Chief Petitioners to the historic gas tax referendum, is announcing a run for Governor. He told The Oregonian, “There’s incredible momentum with this referendum, I don’t think it’s a one-off thing. I think it’s a movement, and I feel compelled to
- [Tax funded Portland mega-restaurant delayed, over-cost](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94053-tax-funded-portland-megaresturant-delayed-overcost.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The taxpayer-funded James Beard Food Court is being delayed, and it is over budget by millions. The Celebrity Food Court has received a $10 million grant from the State of Oregon. That will not help much since the project is $15 million over-budget. Already nearby is another food court,
- [Lars Larson: Building giant costly new (empty) schools](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94055-lars-larson-building-giant-costly-empty-schools.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense If you REALLY need another reason to flee with your kids from failing government schools in Portland, I’ve got a doozy. Right now, students who live near Jefferson High school get some choice…Grant, McDaniel or Roosevelt. But the school board JUST voted to take away
- [Car fire outside Portland Federal Courthouse](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94050-car-fire-portland-federal-courthouse.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Barbaric Barbery stated that there was a car fire outside the Portland Federal Courthouse last week. They said, "Portland (Jan. 17) — A vehicle was on fire outside the federal courthouse in downtown. The same area was besieged by BLM-Antifa night-after-night during the 2020 BLM-Antifa riots."
- [Rep. E. Werner Reschke: Legislature and the transportation tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94048-rep-werner-reschke-legislature-transportation-tax.html) - By Oregon State Representative E. Werner Reschke, Newsletter excerpt The Legislature cannot repeal the referred transportation Tax, according to 90-year-old legal opinion. This precedent directly contradicts Governor Tina Kotek’s recent call for lawmakers to repeal her signature transportation tax package after more than 250,000 Oregonians signed a petition demanding a vote. A 1935 Oregon Attorney
- [Sen. Brock Smith: Remembering MLK](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94045-sen-brock-smith-remembering-mlk.html) - By Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith, Newsletter excerpt, Hello friends, As we reflect on the faith, life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we remember his love of God, of freedom and of country. His drive to lawfully and peacefully bring change to our constitutional republic should be a reminder to our
- [Memes: Liberal logic loop explained](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94021-memes-liberal-explanation-loop-explained.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below;
- [David Medina to run for Governor](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94033-david-medina-announces-run-governor.html) - Oregon Campaign Watch, Social Media influence and independent media David Medina is announcing his run for Governor. David Medina is a popular voice in Oregon with 103,000 Facebook followers and 70,000 X followers. He announced, "Oregon, it's time. On Monday morning I'll officially announce my candidacy for Governor of the GREAT State of Oregon LIVE
- [California’s union push ultimate cash grab ballot measure](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93975-californias-union-push-ultimate-cash-grab-ballot-measure.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Government employee unions are pushing a wealth-tax ballot measure that would tax the possessions of higher income -- stocks, artwork and intellectual property rights. Targeted Californians would have to price-tag every item they own, create a sum total, and then be taxed on the value. The union backed idea
- [Stolen items end up here in homeless re-sell tent (CA)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94018-stolen-items-homeless-resell-tent-ca.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren while in Los Angeles, California shows us an example of a re-sell market for stolen items among the homeless. This have been found in Portland, although more rare than California due to their theft-enabling laws. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren
- [Lars Larson: Oregon broke the law with $$ for strikers](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94014-lars-larson-oregon-broke-law-strikers.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense It turns out the democrat plans in Oregon and Washington to reward striking workers with unemployment cash has a fatal flaw. I’ve pointed this out since they first started talking about extending unemployment to striking workers to keep the democrats union donor friends happy; To
- [Lars Larson: Wow! A politician who fessed up, did right](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93919-lars-larson-wow-politician-apologized.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Nice to hear a “mea culpa” from an Oregon official, even if it only comes after threats of legal action by Judicial Watch and America’s federal government. Secretary of State Tobias Read admits Oregon’s filthy voting system needs a thorough cleaning. How much to clean
- [What an awful welcome sign ...](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94011-awful-sign.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Dozens of park fees are coming, and our parks are displaying in big banners to expect upcoming fee hikes. Kotek is making Oregon outdoors unaffordable. Kudo to Doug Muck for this photo: — Was this article helpful? If yes, please contribute online at OregonWatchdog.com (learn about a Charitable
- [ODOT warns of cuts ... but is it the whole story?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94003-odot-warns-cuts-story.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon Department of Transportation has said that they are forced to make cuts. Here is ODOT's warning: • Reduced road maintenance and weather response. • More road safety issues due to deteriorating conditions and slower repairs. • DMV service reductions. • Less highway upkeep, such as litter and graffiti
- [Renee Nicole Good – An Avoidable Tragedy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93873-renee-nicole-good-avoidable-tragedy.html) - Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an armed law enforcement official when she tried to run him over in her SUV. She was thirty-seven years old. She was a self-described poet, artist and guitar enthusiast which often translates into “unemployed” and maybe “unemployable.” She was a mother of three children although only one
- [WS Journal article roasts Portland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/94000-ws-journal-article-roasts-portland.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Dennis Kneale wrote a scathing critique of Portland as a guest opinion article for the Wall Street Journal with the superb title "How much more 'progress' can Portland endure?" Here is a sample: "I saw this firsthand during a weeklong visit in November. The city is reeling from a series
- [(photo) Helicopter crash amazingly saw only minor injuries](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93995-photo-helicopter-crash-amazingly-minor-injuries.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Based on the crash photo above it is amazing and unreal that the pilot was not killed. This would be a good time to remind our readers that Oregon's soldiers fly these fragile aircraft routinely. Some may have been involved in some of the 6 helicopter tanker takeovers in the
- [Top headlines for the week of 1/16](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93982-top-headlines-week-116-3.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Police chief cries: DHS was right about gang 2 Judge blocks Trump vote-by-mail order 3 OR to clean eye-popping # of voters from rolls 4 Officer reassigned after shooting comments 5 Feds warn OR on unemployment $$ to strikers Bonus DEQ leaked personal data, but hasn't told the public Oregon may
- [Remembering Stan Baumhofer, citizen extraordinaire](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93969-remembering-stan-baumhofer-citizen-extraordinaire.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com At age 97, Stan Baumhofer passed away this week. Stan had served on countless political campaigns (treasurer/volunteer) over the years and even served as an aide to Portland Mayor Connie McCready in the 1960s. Even in his 90s, he continued to serve Oregon by running for State Representative twice, while
- [AG note: Kotek can't block gas tax vote](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93956-ag-note-kotek-block-gas-tax-vote.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com After the referendum secured a quarter million signatures on the gas tax petition, it then Constitutionally qualified for the November 2026 ballot. Governor Kotek saw this election trainwreck and declared that she would use the upcoming February Legislative Session to repeal the gas tax right now and spare any humiliation
- [Lawmaker bill punishes businesses that sell to ICE](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93868-lawmaker-bill-punishes-businesses-sell-ice.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon lawmakers are introducing immigration enforcement-related bills -- one would go after businesses and vendors that ICE may be using. The bill would boycott them from being used by the state. Currently, there are local governments that are using their power and pressure to block ICE from obtaining hotel
- [When was the Foreign Policy Establishment Established?](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93953-foreign-policy-establishment-established.html) - I just finished reading Walter Isaacson & Evan Thomas's classic history of American foreign policy, The Wise Men. What a timely read when the consensus commentary on President Trump's foreign policy views him as doing away with the old order of things. That received opinion is a consensus, in our divided time, because both folks
- [Ex-Dem Senator demands answers on I-5 bridge scandal](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93961-exdem-senator-demands-answer-i5-bridge-scandal.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com One of Oregon's larger independent political media voices is former Oregon State Senator Rick Metsger. He gave a brief 2-minute commentary on the evolving ODOT scandal where nearly $7 billion in expense projections was withheld from lawmakers and the public.
- [Rep. Diehl: AG confirms lawmakers can't repeal referred gas tax](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93945-rep-diehl-ag-confirms-lawmakers-repeal-referred-gas-tax.html) - Attorney General Opinion Confirms Legislature Cannot Repeal Referred Transportation Tax By Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl, SALEM, Ore. – As reported by Willamette Week today, a 1935 Oregon Attorney General opinion confirms that once Oregonians invoke their constitutional right to referendum, the legislature has no authority to repeal the measure before voters have their say.
- [7 memes to provide comic relief](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93936-7-memes-provide-comic-relief-2.html) - (R.I.P. Scott Adams) By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [9 insights behind referendum 1/4 million miracle](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93886-9-secrets-referendum-14-million-miracle.html) - By Jason Williams, Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com It was historic. It blew everyone away. A quarter million referendum signatures raised in just 38 days. It stumped Governor Kotek, it dumbfounded lawmakers, it shocked the media, and it may have a gigantic impact on the 2026 Election. This is the inside story on how
- [Kotek picks ex-Sen. Knopp for Chief Prosperity Officer](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93922-kotek-picks-exsen-knopp-chief-prosperity-officer.html) - Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The fact that Oregon Governor Tina Kotek chose former Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp to serve as her Chief Prosperity Officer says many things. In a way, many people will see this as a joke since the same Kotek who declared this Prosperity Officer position also declared her fourth homeless
- [Man helps homeless woman. She loots his bank, wrecks car, flees](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93924-man-helps-homeless-woman-loots-bank-wrecks-car-flees.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren interviews a man who took in a homeless woman to help only ot have himself victimized by her. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. I met a man who became involved with a homeless woman who convinced
- [Poll shows how people view Venezuela event](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93916-poll-shows-people-view-venezuela-event.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, Above we see how CNN highlights this Washington poll on the capture of Maduro.
- [About Oregon purging 800,000 voters from the rolls](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93859-oregon-purging-800000-voters-rolls.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregon Secretary of State is about to remove 800,000 Oregon inactive voters from the voting rolls. On one hand, they are considered by many to be a little late in getting to clean-up our Oregon voter rolls. The recent Trump administration's request for our voter data to check
- [Media confronts Rep. Bynum, Rep. Dexter on their ICE statements](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93888-media-confronts-rep-bynum-rep-dexter-ice-statements.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Both Oregon Congresswoman Maxine Dexter and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum have made dehumanizing statements about Federal law enforcement. The media asked them to explain themselves. NEW: I caught up w/ progressive Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (D-OR) today & asked her why she didn’t wait for any facts before putting out
- [(8 memes) We've solved the Greenland problem!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93876-meme-solved-greenland-problem.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [2 precious video clips from Iran](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93861-2-precious-video-clips-iran.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com It moves our heart to see these two video clips. One of people taking to the streets despite a government blackout to stop protesters. The protestors light up the streets with their cell phones (see here or here). Very moving. Also, women who are free to discard their headscarves
- [Don't count out Chris Dudley](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93864-count-chris-dudley.html) - By Oregon Capitol Watch, Former Portland Trail Blazer and former Oregon Republican governor candidate Chris Dudley has only increased his speaking events and public appearances since last fall. In 2010, Dudley came within 1.5% of winning the Governor's race. The deadline for candidate filings is just mere weeks away in early March. If he is
- [3 big developments in Border Agent attack](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93855-3-big-developments-border-agent-attack.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. At the Portland ICE building rioters put up name and addresses of ICE agents. "AVENGE RENEE GOOD!" Antifa and far-left extremists in Portland, Ore. are pasting flyers around the city showing the face, spouse, house, name and home address of a lesbian woman they say is an
- [Rep. Hoyle blasted for calling ICE agent a murderer](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93853-rep-hoyle-blasted-calling-ice-agent-murderer.html) - DeSpain Calls Out Unhinged, Politicized Reactions to Portland, Minneapolis Shootings by Rep. Hoyle, Others for Promoting Anarchy, Interference with Federal Officers By Monique DeSpain campaign Stands With Law Enforcement, Urges Making Communities Safe and Livable Top Priority Eugene, OR — This weekend, Oregon’s 4th Congressional District candidate, retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, responded
- [County GOP office vandalized](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93834-tillamook-gop-office-opens-face-vandalism.html) - (photo Max Sherman) By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com House Candidate Max Sherman reported that the just opened Republican Party Office was vandalized very quickly upon opening. Sherman states, "Vandalism is never the answer to political disagreement. Unfortunately, over the past few years we’ve seen more of this kind of behavior, and that’s disappointing.On New
- [Oregon City creates crime "exclusion zone"](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93816-oregon-city-creates-criminal-exclusion-zone.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon City has passed a Civil Exclusion zone where criminals can be banished from the zone for 30 days of they commit certain crimes. Oregon City has basically covered their downtown area in this protective zone. The Oregon City Police explain: "The Civil Exclusion Zone (CEZ) is a newly
- ["Oregon System" Sends Governor back to square one](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93791-oregon-system-sends-governor-square.html) - by Naomi Inman The final signatures were plunked down on December 30—down on the Secretary of State’s desk. It was a slam dunk for the Oregon System. In less than 50 days, a quarter-million Oregon voters lined up in every county to sign the “Stop the Gas Tax” petition (2025-302) and refer Governor Tina Kotek’s $4.3 billion
- [The Oregonian slams Kotek, lays out ODOT disaster](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93842-oregonian-slams-kotek-lays-odot-disaster.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Sunday Oregonian Editorial laid out all the blame, problems, and mistakes of the year-long transportation debate -- which resulted in an epic gas tax battle and petition referendum campaign: The Oregonian calls out Governor Kotek for not taking responsibility and botching the 2025 Legislature effort; "But nowhere did
- [Kotek to backfill gas tax by raiding SAIF fund (rumor)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93837-rumor-kotek-raid-saif-fund-fund-odot.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com One of the Capitol rumors coming from Salem State Capitol is that Governor Kotek may borrow money from the State Accidental Insurance Fund (SAIF) to fund her Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees. This fund may be as large as $40 billion dollars. Previously then-Governor Kate Brown tried to
- [8 Memes: Minnesota, Venezuela, Communism, more..](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93822-8-memes-ice-shooting-venezuela-communism.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [Video: 2 sides on gas tax, Rep. Diehl, Rep. McLain](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93810-93810.html) - . By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Watch the KATU-TV 2 interview on both sides of the gas tax featuring State Representative Ed Diehl and State Representative Susan McLain: .
- [Look at rap sheet of gang suspects shot in Portland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93806-rap-sheet-gang-suspects-shot-portland.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Fox News revealed the criminal background of the two gang suspects who were involved in an altercation with US Border Agents yesterday. Journalist Andy Ngo had this added information: Here’s what I found about the alleged Tren de Aragua s—x ring operative that Democrats, leftists and local Portland law
- [Top headlines for the week of 1/9](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93803-top-headlines-week-19-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Kotek calls to repeal her own gas tax 2 I-5 Bridge staff hid ballooning cost data 3 New DMV law: locals priority over out-of-towners 4 Election officials met to address noncitizens voting 5 Ex-Venezuelan ambassador in Oregon speaks Bonus New postmark rule impacts Oregon's elections, tax returns 2 more small-town newspapers
- [Stolen car crashes into another stolen car](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93792-stolen-car-crashes-stolen-car.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren features a video where polcie come upon a scene where one stolen car hit another stolen vehicle. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. Two stolen cars for the price of one. At the infamous Chevron station in
- [Lars Larson: Transit sinks in debt, bad ideas, failure](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93787-lars-larson-transit-sinks-debt-bad-ideas-failure.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Portland’s hopeless, hapless transit agency Trimet has been circling the financial drain for years. Now, the sucking sound you hear signals its imminent demise. Start with the 850 million bucks Trimet lost last year. Add to it the insane multi billion dollar light rail system
- [Sen. Starr, Rep. Elmer condemn violent anti-law enforcement rhetoric](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93785-sen-starr-rep-elmer-condemn-violent-antilaw-enforcement-rhetoric.html) - Republican Leaders Condemn Reckless Rhetoric Undermining Law Enforcement and Stoking Fear in Portland By Joint statement By Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr and House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. – Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr (R-Dundee) and House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) issued the following statement in response to the federal
- [Rep. Yunker: Sanctuary policies, DOJ failures put safety at risk](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93782-rep-yunker-sanctuary-policies-doj-failures-put-safety-risk.html) - Rep. Dwayne Yunker: Sanctuary Policies and DOJ Failures Put Public Safety at Risk By Oregon State Representative Dwyane Yunker, Grants Pass, Ore. — Representative Dwayne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s ICE shooting of suspected Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members after an enforcement stop in which the driver attempted
- [Claire Lynn runs for House #9 (Rep. Wright's open seat)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93779-claire-lynn-runs-house-9-rep-wrights-open-seat.html) - By Claire Lynn Campaign, Following State Representative Boomer Wright’s announcement that he will not seek re-election, Claire Lynn announced today that she is running for State Representative for House District 9, which encompasses Western Lane County and Florence, a portion of Douglas County that includes Reedsport, and Coos Bay/North Bend through Charleston. “Representative Wright
- [Congress Scorecard Correction: Con. Bynum did vote for Laken Riley Act](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93728-correction-con-bynum-vote-laken-riley-act.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We caught a typo within a few hours of showcasing the 2025 Oregon Congress scorecard this morning. The original (incorrect) scorecard showed Congresswoman Janelle Bynum voting against Laken Riley Act, but in fact she did (and encouraging so) vote for this act that helps to detain illegal non-citizens who
- [Kids' toys along with drugs littered about Portland streets](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93730-kids-toys-drugs-littered-portland-streets.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows how kids toys are found with drugs in the streets of Portland. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. If Toy Story was based in Portland. I found two stuffed animals lying next to burnt fentanyl foil
- [ODOT hid $7B problem from public, gas tax referendum](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93762-odot-hid-7b-problem-public-gas-tax-referendum.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Willamette Week reported on a big lie by ODOT of $7B proportions surrounding the I-5 replacement bridge project, "Documents recently obtained by the Oregon Journalism Project, however, show the staff’s claim it couldn’t provide new cost estimates was false. In fact, Interstate Bridge Replacement project consultants had completed highly
- [A Jurassic Park Passage About Health Policy](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93758-jurassic-park-passage-health-policy.html) - I wouldn't let my son watch Jurassic Park until we finished reading Michael Crichton's original 1990 novel. This was to teach him the informational superiority of books over video as a medium. The movie version released three years later was certainly a great film, but no movie producer could possibly capture the full extent of Crichton's
- [Rep. Bynum's f-bomb, ICE as terrorist tirade](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93764-rep-bynums-fbomb-ice-terrorist-tirade.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum went on a X tirade calling ICE immigration agents terrorists, calling them goons and dropping an f-bomb. Not too different from when Congresswoman Maxine Dexter dropper her own f-bomb on Trump last year. — Was this helpful? If yes, please contribute online at
- [2 gang suspects shot by Border agents in Portland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93759-2-gang-suspects-shot-border-agents-portland.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com U.S. Border Patrol agents (different than ICE) are reported to have shot two people during an attempted traffic stop. The Wall Journal Reports, "The Department of Homeland Security said a U.S. border-patrol agent fired his gun after a driver attempted to run over officers during a vehicle stop in
- [3 PDX cop cars rammed in 6 months. (justifies ICE fears)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93739-3-pdx-cop-cars-rammed-6-months-justifies-ice-fears.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We know that the Department of Homeland Security just announced that there have been 100 incidences of ICE agents being hit or rammed. We saw car ramming in 2026 occurred on Dec 17, Dec 27, and summer where a teen used a stolen car to hit police. Here are
- [8 Memes to cheer you up](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93742-8-memes-cheer.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More Memes below:
- [Rep. Boomer Wright won't re-run (HD #9)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93733-rep-boomer-wright-rerun-hd-9.html) - By Oregon Campaign watch, State Representative Boomer Wright sent this email message, "Constituents, colleagues, supporters, and friends, I need to inform you that I will not be seeking reelection for the District #9 House of Representatives position. I thank all of you for the support, friendship, advice, and opportunities provided over the last 3 terms.
- [Lars Larson: My take on ICE shooting](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93735-lars-larson-ice-shooting.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense You know why I didn’t get shot to death yesterday? Cause I was at work, doing my job, instead of threatening the life of a law enforcement officer, like the late Rene Nicole Good of Minneapolis. I’ve found that life is “all about choices”. Yesterday
- [Please share this Oregon vote scorecard](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93713-share-oregon-vote-scorecard.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com With a rash of votes at the last minute in December, we now have some good voting records for the Oregon Congressional Delegation. Senate #5 :Laken Riley Act: Mandates the detention, without bond, of non-citizens[1] who are arrested for, charged with, or admit to committing certain crimes, including theft,
- [Kotek calls to repeal her own gas tax ... but with a dirty trick](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93724-kotek-calls-repeal-gas-tax-dirty-trick.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a press release that called for stopping her own gas tax. The very gas tax she rammed through the Legislature and for which a historic campaign was launched that gathered a quarter million petition signatures to force the issue to the ballot for a
- [Gov. Kotek admits failure, begs legislature to repeal her gas tax bill](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93722-gov-kotek-admits-failure-begs-legislature-repeal-gas-tax-bill.html) - Governor Kotek Admits Failure, Begs Legislature to Repeal Her Signature Transportation Tax Package By both Oregon Senate and House Republican Caucuses SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek today asked the legislature to repeal House Bill 3991, her signature transportation tax package passed during the 2025 special session, effectively admitting what Oregon Republicans and hundreds of
- [What Happens While We Are Distracted by Speculation and TDS*](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93699-distracted-speculation-tds.html) - The entry, capture and removal of Nicholas Maduro as the dictator of Venezuela was audacious in its planning and flawless in its execution. It would never have happened without the boldness of President Donald J. Trump and the extraordinary capability of today’s military – and in this instance every branch of it. As usual, the
- [Some liberals blame Dems for Venezuela](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93716-liberals-blame-dems-venezuela.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This sign as seen at the weekend's Portland Venezuela protest, shows how many progressives blame both parties for the state of the wars occurring. The sign reads, "Reminder, we are here because Democrats cared more about committing acts of genocide than winning an election. The violence is bipartisan." A
- [Wire thieves knock out traffic light. Cars crash.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93710-wire-thieves-knock-traffic-light-cars-crash.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Thieves who stole copper wire from a traffic light box caused a fatal collision in early December, according to Portland police investigators. At about 6 a.m. on Dec. 11, a 52-year-old motorcyclist from Fairview, James Goldsmith, didn’t stop at Northeast Airport Way near the I-205 interchange because the light
- [(6 memes) CNN's crazy jail factoid](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93702-6-memes-cnns-crazy-jail-factoid.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below
- [Unusual Portland sign  (liberals agree with us?)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93695-unusual-portland-candle-liberals-agree.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com We found this candle at the Portland airport gift shop along with other items like "Keep Portland weird". The candle read, "The politicians will not save us." This may be a clue that Portlanders are now realizing that government is not going to fix all their problems. Maybe, Portlanders
- [Lars Larson: Venezuela exposes lots of liberal regret](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93692-lars-larson-venezuela-exposes-lots-liberal-regret.html) - By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, Help me figure out the outrage of American Democrats after the removal and retrieval of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro to face charges in New York City. Venezuelans in America and here in Portland are celebrating. And why not? Consider the bipartisan agreement on the need to prosecute this
- [Freedom Foundation sues to stop anti-free speech law](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93690-freedom-foundation-sues-stop-antifree-speech-law.html) - Freedom Foundation Sues to Block Oregon Law Silencing Worker Rights Speech ---- Union-Backed Law Threatens $1 Billion in Penalties for Telling Public Employees About Constitutional Opt-Out Rights By Freedom Foundation, Portland, Oregon — The Freedom Foundation filed a federal lawsuit challenging Oregon House Bill 3789, a law that hands public-sector unions the power to sue
- [Rep. Boice: 4 good things about Maduro capture](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93688-rep-boice-4-good-maduro-capture.html) - By Oregon State Representative Curt Boice, Newsletter excerpt A Great Day For Freedom !! • With President Trump - Never a dull moment - What a fabulous Western Hemisphere way to start 2026 • The Venezuelan Oil belongs to those suffering citizens in that Country. • Tyrannical Maduro Gone - Evil Communist China lost a
- [Kotek's 2 top campaign issues are odd](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93678-koteks-top-2-campaign-issues-trump-votebymail.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com When Oregon Governor Kotek announced her run for governor last month, she led with protecting vote-by-mail and fighting the president. With the state issuing 51 lawsuits against the president, we suppose Kotek and the attorney general have over-delivered. Kotek’s New Year’s message is the same. Interestingly, both of Kotek’s
- [Wyden decries Fed park fee hikes ... ignores Kotek's](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93681-wyden-decries-fed-park-fee-hikes-ignores-koteks.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden blasted Federal Park fee increases when he said "we want to ensure all feel welcome to enjoy all national treasures. Since these new fees are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, we strongly believe these fees are being implemented too quickly, without
- [We have the Venezuela memes!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93659-venezuela-memes.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below:
- [(video clip) Walk through homeless wasteland](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93656-video-clip-walk-homeless-wasteland.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren walks through a Portland forest area completely overtaken by homeless trash. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. This is what happens when you ignore a crisis. What may have started out as a small issue has now
- [3 more interesting signs from Oregon Venezuela protest](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93652-3-interesting-signs-oregon-venezuela-protest-2.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com More diverse expressions found at the January 3, Portland protest to support Venezuela. A person with a shirt saying Socialism is the future. A "No Trump. No Troops. No War" banner. A man distributing the International Communist Party newspaper. Share your thoughts on social media.
- [3 interesting signs: Oregon Venezuela protest](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93649-3-interesting-signs-oregon-venezuela-protest.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Portlanders took to the streets quickly to protest the United States action in Venezuela. The protest signs showed a diverse display of political ideas.
- [Oregon sues Trump 51x.  Costing taxpayers $3M.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93644-oregon-sues-trump-51-lawsuits-3m.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com According to KATU-2 News, The State of Oregon has engaged in 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration, costing taxpayers over three million dollars in legal fees. The biggest suit ($850,000) has been the legal fight to keep National Guard troops from being used to stop rioting at the Portland
- [Top headlines for the week of 1/2](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93641-top-headlines-week-12-2.html) - Top 5 headlines 1 Gas tax referendum qualifies for ballot 2 Oregon quietly loosens voter registration rules 3 State employees earned $4.4 billion last year. List 4 Victory! Oregon Bar can't compel lawyers' speech 5 Oregon Somalis reacts to Minnesota fraud Bonus Oregon punishes the Freedom Foundation Alaska Airlines adds flights from PDX Homeless camping
- [Portland anti-bank protest turns into brawl](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93638-portland-antibank-protest-turns-brawl.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon independent journalist Andy Ngo shows a video of a recent Chase-bank protest in Portland that turned into a street fight. Please see the post below and then follow Andy Ngo and donate to his journalism. Portland (Dec. 31) — Far-left extremists associated with Antifa gathered for a direct
- [Cops hunt cougar wandering the middle of Oregon City](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93635-cops-hunt-cougar-wandering-middle-oregon-city.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This is what you get, when Oregon passes laws limiting cougar hunting. You get cougars wandering in the middle of major cities. The Oregon City Police Department is reporting; "Cougar sighting in Midtown Oregon City. The Oregon City Police Department has received reports of a cougar sighting in the
- [Portland fund frees man who murders 5 days later](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93572-portland-fund-frees-man-murders-5-days.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Reporter Andy Ngo reports on on this far-Left Portland bail fund that helped set free a man who went on to murder. Andy Ngo reports, "A judge on Dec. 30 handed down a life sentence to a Somali-American man who brutally murdered a woman who had a protective order
- [Anatomy of a scene: Car ramming heist](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93585-anatomy-crime-scene-car-ramming-heist.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com KPTV-12 News did a great story on a recent robbery. It shows how aggressive and organized crime has become in Portland. First of all, this small shop chain has had their stores broken into 14 times in the Portland area. Second, you can that it involves two vehicles and
- [11 new fees, 13 new laws in 2026](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93583-11-fees-13-oregon-laws-effect-2026.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com VEHICLE FEE INCREASES: • Electric vehicle fee increase: Oregon is transitioning from gas taxes to road usage charges (RUC) for EVs, with a mandatory per-mile fee (around 2.3¢/mile) or a flat fee ($340/yr) starting for new EVs in 2028, phasing in for hybrids later, replacing old surcharges. •
- [Top 10 NY Post headlines (2025)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93566-top-10-ny-post-headlines-2025.html) - By Guest Submission meme, More memes below...
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- [My caution on Christmas violence sadly came true](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93578-christmas-caution-sadly-true.html) - He is a writer, researcher, and founder of the Taxpayers Association of Oregon. I wrote an article last week criticizing The Oregonian newspaper for featuring a full-page article on Christmas Eve that attempted to discredit the birth of Jesus Christ. I ended my article with this caution that media should do more to highlight people's
- [We finally get a night-time drone show (photo)](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93598-oregon-finally-nighttime-drone-shows-photo.html) - By NW Spotlight, Oregon is finally getting some impressive nighttime drone shows. See more here or below: As hundreds gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square to welcome the new year, KATU went behind the scenes of a spectacular drone show.https://t.co/40PbHpp4nC — KATU News (@KATUNews) January 1, 2026
- [John McWhorter on Woke Racism](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93577-john-mcwhorter-woke-racism.html) - I've been a student of John McWhorter for more than two decades. Long before he became known as an academic critic of Progressive race policy, McWhorter was already a leading professor of linguistics at Columbia University when he recorded his lectures on language with the Teaching Company (later rebranded as The Great Courses). I recently
- [8 Minnesota "Learing Center" fraud memes](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93601-8-minnesota-learing-center-fraud-memes.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:
- [Oregon wins big free speech legal case](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93596-oregon-wins-big-free-speech-legal-case.html) - By Goldwater Institute Press Release, "No one should be barred from their profession simply for refusing to subsidize speech they disagree with. This month, after more than six years of litigation, the Goldwater Institute secured a victory for that key principle of economic liberty when the U.S. District Court in Oregon entered a final judgement
- [TriMet's Plan to Shrink 82nd Ave: John Charles Responds](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93563-trimets-plan-shrink-82nd-ave-john-charles-responds.html) - Photo courtesy of TriMet (CC BY 4.0) By John A. Charles, Jr. At TriMet’s December 10 board meeting, director Tyler Frisbee lectured attendees on the need for 82nd Avenue business owners and motorists to embrace the reduction of roadway capacity by 50 percent so that TriMet can take over two of the four lanes for exclusive busways.
- [5 New Year's Memes to start 2026](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93555-5-years-memes-start-2026.html) - By Guest Submission Meme,
- [7 big conservative wins -- Oregon 2025](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93529-7-conservative-wins-oregon-2025.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com #1. Quarter million Oregonians sign referendum on gas tax. As of last Monday on the final deadline, the campaign submitted the new total count of 250,900 signatures stopping Governor Kotek's $4.3 billion gas by forcing it to the ballot for a public vote. The chief petitioners of the
- [Intel picks Trump aide to top post.](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93520-intel-picks-trump-aide-top-post.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Intel appointed four people to serve as senior leaders in the company, including Robin Colwell, former deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and deputy director of the National Economic Council, as vice president of government affairs. Colwell is also a Federalist Society member. Working with her in Washington, D.C.,
- [Portland in Decline – A Continuing Story](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93538-portland-decline-continuing-story.html) - Last week, Jim Pasero of Third Century Solution published the firm’s newsletter noting that the very people who were complicit in the downfall of Portland and Oregon are now calling for the creation of a new business association to help boost the Oregon Comeback. What a hoot. Let me first digress to give my comments
- [Please support Taxpayer Assoc. before year ends](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93546-support-taxpayer-assoc-year-ends.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com If you love our political cartoons on Governor Kotek, our websites OregonWatchdog & Oregon Catalyst, and our coalition part in the historic gas tax referendum, then please lend a hand before 2025 closes: #1. Free Oregon political tax credit: Donations to the Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC are eligible
- [Expect a $400 Kicker Refund in 2026](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93551-expect-400-kicker-refund-2026.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon budget forecasters have estimated that the size of Oregon's over-collected tax surplus is $1.7 billion. Based on previous Kicker forecast rough estimates, this will likely mean a $300 to $500 average Kicker Income Tax Return for the average Oregon income taxpayer. They will be able to claim this
- [How Portland drug queen built homeless kingdom from trash](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93548-portland-drug-queen-built-homeless-kingdom-trash.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren walks through a former homeless village where a major fentanyl bust happened. View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him. We visited a former homeless camp of the largest fentanyl dealer in North Portland. She was arrested by the
- [47 best political memes of 2025](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93536-47-political-memes-2025.html) - By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below ...
- [Gas tax referendum officially qualifies for ballot!](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93541-gas-tax-referendum-officially-qualifies-ballot.html) - By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The gas tax petition referendum against Governor Kotek's $4.3 billion gas tax has officially been approved by the State Elections Office after a total of a quarter million (250,900) signatures were submitted at the deadline this week. It has been approved for the November 2026 ballot where voters will
- [Sec-of-State faulted for scam-like money appeal](https://oregoncatalyst.com/93525-secofstate-faulted-scamlike-money-appeal.html) - By Oregon Campaign Watch, The state's Secretary of State, Tobias read, who is in charge of the integrity of both elections, businesses and state government just received a lot of complaints over his latest appeal for campaign funds which many took for a scam. The Oregonian reports, "While campaigns often set fundraising goals to encourage
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