Tina Kotek

Fires in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness have crossed into Canada, burning over 18,000 acres. State leaders in Oregon and Washington are seeking reinforcements as 45 large fires burn across the region, impacting over 1.8 million acres. Drought and heat have worsened conditions, with teams from 35 U.S. states and international crews deployed to combat the blazes.

Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have burned over 1.8 million acres, prompting leaders in Washington and Oregon to request reinforcements. The Ptarmigan Fire has crossed into Canada, and states are relying on crews from multiple U.S. states, Australia, and New Zealand due to Canada's inability to assist amid its own wildfires.

Fires in the Pacific Northwest have burned over 1.8 million acres, prompting state leaders to request firefighting reinforcements. Washington and Oregon officials report aggressive fire activity, with teams from 35 states and international crews deployed, while Canada is unable to assist due to its own wildfires.

Firefighters in Oregon are preparing for dangerous windy and dry conditions as they combat the Akawa Butte Fire and the Rowe Creek Complex, two major wildfires threatening communities. The Akawa Butte Fire, near Sisters, has destroyed two homes and is the nation's top wildfire priority, while the Rowe Creek Complex has scorched 300 square miles. Over 1,000 firefighters are working to contain the blazes amid red-flag weather warnings.

Firefighters in Oregon are confronting extreme wildfire conditions, including 200-foot flames and a pyrocumulus cloud, as they battle the Akawa Butte Fire and Rowe Creek Complex. Strong winds and low humidity have heightened risks, prompting evacuation orders for parts of Sisters, a town near the Akawa Butte Fire, which has destroyed two homes and is the nation’s top wildfire priority.

Firefighters in Oregon are combating multiple wildfires, including the Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters and the Rowe Creek Complex, amid forecasted strong winds and low humidity. Over 1,000 firefighters are working to contain blazes that have destroyed homes and generated extreme fire behavior, with evacuation orders issued for parts of Sisters. The state is experiencing dozens of fires fueled by dry conditions, requiring resources from other states and countries.

Oregon Democrats, including Gov. Tina Kotek, support a new animal rights measure but claim they are as committed to killing animals as Republicans, according to an article titled 'Protect every animal from cruelty? Not in 2026, Oregon Democrats say.'

The Oregon Education Association (OEA), representing 41,000 educators, aims to become Oregon's largest political action committee by 2026 through increased political engagement and member assessments. Internal documents reveal plans to advance resolutions on taxation, artificial intelligence, and racial justice, while acknowledging ongoing budget deficits since 2018-19. The OEA has contributed funds to political campaigns and ballot measure organizations, including donations to candidates like Tina Kotek.

The federal government released new guidance for states to implement Medicaid work requirements affecting 20 million adults, with a 2027 deadline. Critics argue the timeline is unworkable and risks losing coverage for eligible individuals, while CMS claims it promotes independence through work or education.

The federal government released guidance on implementing Medicaid work requirements, which could result in up to 7 million people losing insurance by 2027. States must verify work status for 20 million Medicaid enrollees, facing a tight deadline and criticism from governors who argue the timeline is unworkable. The policy, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, requires adults in expanded Medicaid states to work or engage in approved activities for 80 hours monthly.

The federal government released new guidance for implementing Medicaid work requirements affecting 20 million adults, with a 2027 deadline. States have criticized the timeline as unworkable, citing risks of coverage loss, while the policy aims to require monthly work or community service for eligibility.

The federal government released new guidance for Medicaid work requirements affecting 20 million adults, with a 2027 deadline for states to implement. States argue the timeline is unworkable, while critics warn of coverage losses based on past examples like Arkansas.

The federal government released guidance for states to implement Medicaid work requirements affecting 20 million adults, with a 2027 deadline. Democratic governors argue the timeline is unworkable, citing risks of coverage loss and system challenges.

The federal government released new guidance for states to implement Medicaid work requirements, which will affect 20 million adults. States must comply with a January 1, 2027, deadline, but Democratic governors argue the timeline is unworkable. The requirements, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, mandate 80 monthly hours of work, education, or community service for Medicaid eligibility in states that expanded coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

The federal government released new guidance for states to implement Medicaid work requirements affecting 20 million adults, with a January 1, 2027 deadline. Democratic governors, including Oregon's Tina Kotek, criticized the timeline as unworkable, citing risks of coverage loss. The requirements, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, mandate 80 hours of monthly work, education, or community service for Medicaid eligibility, with exemptions for medically frail individuals.

The federal government released new guidance for states to implement Medicaid work requirements affecting 20 million adults, with a 2027 deadline. Democratic governors, including Oregon's Tina Kotek, argue the timeline is unworkable, citing risks of coverage loss and system failures.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) has stopped the issuance of undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service was ordered to halt providing these plates.

Christine Drazan won Oregon's Republican primary for governor, emerging from a crowded field to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in November. The race is seen as a potential pickup for Republicans in a blue state. Drazan will face Kotek, who has faced criticism over homelessness and other issues.

Christine Drazan won Oregon's Republican primary for governor, emerging from a crowded field to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in November. The race focuses on issues like homelessness and public safety. Republicans aim to flip the governor's mansion after nearly four decades of Democratic control.

Christine Drazan has won the Oregon GOP primary for governor and will face Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in a rematch. Drazan is the Republican candidate for the gubernatorial election in Oregon. The election will determine the next governor of Oregon.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek will face Republican state Senator Christine Drazan in a rematch for the governor's race. Kotek won her first term by less than four percentage points in 2022. The two candidates will compete again for the top spot in Oregon.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is running for a second term in the primary elections against nine Democratic challengers, while Republicans compete for their party's nomination. The primary elections will determine the candidates for the November general election. Oregon's gubernatorial race is heating up with multiple contenders.

Oregon's primary elections are narrowing down nearly two dozen candidates to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek. The primaries will determine the top candidates for the governor position. The election is a significant event in Oregon's political landscape.

The University of Oregon has implemented an ICE alert system ahead of the deadline after pressure from far-left students, following Oregon House Bill 4709. The system will utilize campus police and university resources to warn students about nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The decision was made after student groups delivered a petition demanding the alert system be instituted.

The University of Oregon has implemented an ICE alert system ahead of a September deadline after pressure from student groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America and the University of Oregon Anti-ICE Coalition. The system will utilize the university's existing emergency alert system to warn students about nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. This decision follows Oregon House Bill 4709, which requires public schools and higher education institutions to designate a system for notifying students of federal immigration presence.