Anna Griffin / Oregon Public Broadcasting

Criminal Justice

Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one

Gov. Bob Ferguson has rejected everyone the state board recommended for commutation

Moe K. Clark September 23, 2026

Government

Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults

At the same time, Adult Protective Services workers say they’re under growing pressure to close investigations quickly.

Kelsey Turner September 21, 2026

Criminal Justice

She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.

After Isaac Berger overdosed, his mother gave hospital staff the pills she found in his room. She says it became the biggest regret of her life.

Whitney Bryen September 3, 2026

Portland City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez, right, with his wife, Angie, at his primary election night party in May.

Government

Massive change coming to Portland city government

Voters in Oregon’s largest city ousted an incumbent and agreed to radically remake the city’s form of government and process for electing its leaders.

November 10, 2022

Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one

Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults

She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.

Anna Griffin / Oregon Public Broadcasting

Massive change coming to Portland city government

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