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Lars Larson: The killer Kotek set free

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 ki...

2026-04-30

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Watch the Dorchester Governor Debate here

By Oregon Campaign Watch, The 60-year-old Dorchester conference held a Republican Primary Governor’s debate last weekend. See the performances here.The postWatch the Dorchester Governor Debate herefir...

2026-04-30

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New Diehl video: Ed saves a goat

By Oregon Campaign Watch, Charming video from Oregon Governor candidate Ed Diehl on rescuing a wayward goat.The postNew Diehl video: Ed saves a goatfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-04-29

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Dudley talks tax cuts

By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here is a 60-second soundbite from Oregon Governor candidate Chris Dudley on taxes and high costs of living.The postDudley talks tax cutsfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-04-29

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Second Governor poll is out

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% – Un...

2026-04-29

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Portland eyes vacancy tax on offices, apartments

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 on...

2026-04-29

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Full page ad promotes book to rescue Oregon

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 businesse...

2026-04-29

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Homeless built mini-homes look fancy

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...

2026-04-29

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This Gov. candidate filled our mailbox

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 ...

2026-04-28

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No tax for Oregon Historical Society (No on 26-261)

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 26-2...

2026-04-28

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8 ODOT blunders: No on Measure 120

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: ...

2026-04-28

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What did our schools do with the extra $9B?

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 helpe...

2026-04-28

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(Wow photo) Rescue car stuck in tide

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 vehic...

2026-04-28

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Kotek calls for road funding part 2 (be warned)

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...

2026-04-27

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We face Gas Tax, $311M biz tax while retail collapses

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 come...

2026-04-27

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(7 memes) Truth on taxes

By guest submission meme, More memes below:The post(7 memes) Truth on taxesfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-04-27