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Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Rep. Diehl makes big 3 Dorchester debate hosted by Greg Walden

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 thresh...

2026-04-14

My Oregon (Governor's Blog) Oregon 7/10 ?

My Oregon News Will Retire April 24, 2026

Oregon is evolving how we share information with employees, partners, and the public. As part of this effort, My Oregon News will be retired on April 24, 2026.The postMy Oregon News Will Retire April ...

2026-04-14

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Does this look like an acceptable college event?

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...

2026-04-14

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Second 40-ft. whale washes ashore

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 ...

2026-04-14

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Bethel: “Gov’t should serve people, not manage decline.”

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.The postBeth...

2026-04-14

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Map shows oil ships re-routed to America

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 Horm...

2026-04-13

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Dudley hits gun range, Diehl gets FFA endorsement

By Oregon Campaign Watch, In past 10 days we saw these two Second Amendment campaign posts:The postDudley hits gun range, Diehl gets FFA endorsementfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-04-13

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

(6 memes) Free speech and idiots

By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:The post(6 memes) Free speech and idiotsfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-04-13

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Fancy colored straws given to addicts for drug use

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....

2026-04-12

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Tripp Dietrich has the most entertaining lawn sign

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.The postTripp Dietrich has the most e...

2026-04-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Kotek survey: Public skewers state’s business climate

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s Propserity Council did a 1,000 person survey to find out people’s thoughts on the State’s business climate. They did ...

2026-04-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Lars Larson: Both OR and WA ignore voters

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 fi...

2026-04-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Top headlines for the week of 4/10

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 bil...

2026-04-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Sen. Starr: Kotek $311M biz tax while promising to help

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 bi...

2026-04-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

7 signs Kotek may be slipping

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. K...

2026-04-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Gov. Kotek signs $311M business tax (SB 1507)

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 businesse...

2026-04-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Shoplifter sues store over being stopped (store closes)

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 sto...

2026-04-10