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Saskia Hatvany
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OPB
Republican Christine Drazan formally conceded the race Friday afternoon.
Mia Maldonado
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Oregon Capital Chronicle
Michael Molcsan
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CalMatters
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Eli Imadali/OPBRepublicans had hoped state Sen. Christine Drazan could defeat Gov. Tina Kotek and break a four-decade-plus losing streak. -
Juliet Grable/JPRWild bees are helping guide Klamath River restoration, providing pollen data that could shape planting in former reservoirs after dam removal.
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Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his veto pen. -
Tim Evans/AFP via Getty ImagesThe killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
Mary Altaffer
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AP
New York’s beloved Strand Bookstore will pay back nearly $1.5 million after improperly applying for and receiving a pandemic-era small business loan even though it wasn’t eligible, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced.
Allison Robbert
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AP
Martin do Nascimento
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CalMatters
Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted death sentences for 548 state prisoners, saying “state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values.” Victims rights advocates criticized his decision.
Jae C. Hong
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AP Photo
Fred Greaves
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CalMatters
Salvador Ochoa
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CalMatters
Martin do Nascimento
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CalMatters