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Washington Chair resigns after middle finger

Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com After flipping off her fellow commissioner during a public committee hearing, Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington said she would step aside. T...

2026-09-22

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Sports Bra protest: Fred Meyer bashed, street brawl

By NW Spotlight, The women’s sports tavern called the Sports Bra made national news for asking customers to leave who were wearing t-shirts they did not approve of. That incident made news, which then...

2026-09-22

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Poll: Socialism rise occurring only in this demographic

By Oregon Campaign Watch, As CNN cites Gallup polling, it shows that Soclialism has risen strongly among Democrat voters, and only 1% among all other voters.The postPoll: Socialism rise occurring only...

2026-09-22

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(map) Oregon at $5 gas, entire West spiking

Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Gas prices are rising again and Oregon is among the worst. Thank goodness the Taxpayers Association and friends (Sen. Starr, Rep. Diehl) defeated Kot...

2026-09-21

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Beaverton hosting welcome to Marxism classes

Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Signs were posted on telephone poles announcing “Intro to Marxism” events in the Beaverton area. It is illegal to post on private property, but then ...

2026-09-21

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The Case Against a Data Center Moratorium in Oregon

by John A. Charles, Jr. For decades Oregon officials have promoted the development of a digital economy, featuring such companies as Tektronix and Intel. Today over 4,000 technology and hardware compa...

2026-09-21

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(1-min. video) Zombie-like Portland streets

By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video montage of difficult Portland scenes.  View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financially support him....

2026-09-20

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WSJ Opinion: Will Oregon switch?

Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The nation’s #1 subscription newspaper The Wall Street Journal featured this guest opinion saying Oregon may be at a turning point in the Governor’s ...

2026-09-20

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Arson arrests: 4 for wildfire, 1 for school

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, The NW has an arson problem.  Here is what occurred just this last week. The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested four people suspected to be involved in t...

2026-09-19

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Top headlines for the week of 9/18

Top 5 Hedlines 1 New poll shows Drazan with lead 2 Where Kotek, Drazan stand on CAT reform 3 Timber giant opens 145K acres to geothermal 4 A new era for Oregon Seafood starts now 5 Developer closes, 5...

2026-09-19

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Rep. Bynum won’t answer socialism question

Commissioner Patti Adair Calls on Janelle Bynum to Give Voters a Straight Answer on Her Stance on Socialism Patti Adair for Congress, Press Release, SISTERS, OR- Deschutes County Commissioner and cand...

2026-09-19

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Rep. Yunker: Change to ODFW’s special hunting tag program

Rep. Yunker Helps Secure Rule Change to ODFW’s Special Hunting Tag Program By Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker, GRANTS PASS, ORE. — Following a request by Representative Dwayne Yunker (R-Gran...

2026-09-19

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Charter School Teachers Have Discovered the Emergency Exit

By Dustin James Freedom Foundation, September 1, 2026   After years of canvassing public employees across the country, my team and I have noticed a pattern that has become impossible to ignore. Every ...

2026-09-18

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Cato Institute Files Amicus Brief in Support of Oregon v Trump

I’ve earlier written about that hell-freezes-over case where Oregon is suing for freedom, for a change. The Cato Institute, the most consistent and effective national free-market think tank has lent s...

2026-09-18

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(photos) SWAT team busts mass-trash barricaded homeless den

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Neighbors complained for years about an abandoned house in Southeast Portland known for drawing drug deals, stolen vehicles and other criminal activity, ...

2026-09-18

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(5 memes) More AI humor …

By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below,The post(5 memes) More AI humor …first appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-09-18

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Socialist candidates 1,600 donors entitles them to free tax $$

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com As reported by Willamette Week, three of Portland’s Socialist-backed city councilors have individually surpassed the important 1,600 donors thresh...

2026-09-17