Dirk VanderHart
JPR Oregon State Capitol CorrespondentDirk VanderHart covers Oregon politics and government for Oregon Public Broadcasting, a JPR news partner. His reporting comes to JPR through the Northwest News Network, a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington. Before barging onto the radio in 2018, Dirk spent more than a decade as a newspaper reporter—much of that time reporting on city government for the Portland Mercury.
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Initiative petition 28 did not have enough valid signatures, elections officials determined. -
The lone minor-party nominee currently headed to the ballot could siphon votes from Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. -
Kenneth Hass was 25 when he died at the state’s largest psychiatric hospital last year. His sister says the treatment he received amounted to torture. -
Political analysts have softened their bullishness on Gov. Tina Kotek, and one candidate’s polling suggests a tight margin. -
Jonathan Lockwood’s bid for an Oregon congressional seat is over, but the GOP firebrand may have an impact on the state’s election landscape yet. -
The Supreme Court ruled nothing in federal law prohibits California, Oregon and other states from accepting ballots that arrive via mail after Election Day. -
The business-dominated group’s newly unveiled recommendations to boost Oregon’s economy will inspire fierce debate. -
When President Donald Trump’s celebration of the country’s 250th birthday begins later this month, Oregon and Washington won’t be there to blow out the candles. -
The state flew in a federal highway official to interview for the job last month. It didn’t work out. -
Packwood built a reputation as a maverick Republican and champion of women’s rights. It collapsed amid revelations of sexual misconduct. -
The 'No Tax Clawback' campaign is staring down a June 4 deadline to collect nearly 80,000 signatures. -
The agreement comes after Secretary of State Tobias Read announced changes to the state’s practices in January.
