Opinions From Around Oregon
Why I fear law enforcement: Homeless and deemed not credible
The year was 1992 when I was a homeless drug addict coupled with a mental illness. Two law enforcement officers,…
OREGON FREEDOM AMENDMENT (IP 25) ADVANCES TO ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DRAFT BALLOT TITLE
Milestone procedural step moves proposed constitutional amendment closer to Oregon voters. SALEM, OR — August 19, 2026 — Today, chief…
Lebanon Firefighters Quickly Contain Lawrence Drive Shop Fire
LEBANON, Ore. — Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Saturday evening, Aug. 15, after a 911…
Wildfire smoke and evacuation threats can take a toll on mental health
Staying connected, taking breaks from the news and seeking support can help people cope during wildfire season PORTLAND, Ore -…
The Unreported Violence on the Streets
As a formerly homeless woman, I think it’s important to help others understand exactly how violent the streets are. I…
When “Liberty” Requires More Government
We should absolutely question government surveillance—but when did “liberty” start meaning giving government more power to regulate cameras on private…
Salem Man Arrested After SWAT Search Uncovers Fentanyl, Firearms
SALEM, Ore. — A 35-year-old Salem man was arrested Thursday morning after Salem Police SWAT officers executed a search warrant…
A Fire Oregon Refuses to See.
Arson makes headlines, but Oregon’s quieter fire threat is hiding in plain sight: unmanaged encampments filled with open flames, propane…
Oregon’s Economic Plan: Lose the Factory, Block the Future
Oregon is losing 375 manufacturing jobs while Governor Tina Kotek pulls state land from a proposed $5.1 billion Salem data…
Only You Can Prevent the Next Big Burn
This is a longer read, but Oregon’s wildfire crisis deserves more than slogans and smoke-season excuses. From the 1910 Big…
McHaddad: Clean Air is Overrated
… And so is public school funding. Why bother with either? With the Air Quality Index in Union County this…
The Transformation of the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party once championed working families, faith, and ordered liberty. Today, its progressive wing increasingly recasts pride, envy, greed,…
Some Choose Homelessness, Some Do Not
There is a myth about homelessness that deserves some attention. Some people claim that “Nobody chooses to be homeless,” and…
Oregon’s Top-Ten List of Failures
Oregon is breathtaking, but the numbers are brutal. Freedom, affordability, housing, homelessness, safety, education, taxes, mental health, and business climate…
McHaddad: What Oregon Republicans can Learn from Zohran Mamdani
“While you were partying, I studied the blade.” This 10-year-old Internet meme pokes fun a eschewing mainstream hobbies for developing…
Voices From the Sidewalk: The Problem with Shelters
In my community, we have two homeless shelters. One is a low-barrier shelter and the other a high-barrier shelter. At…
THE ANATOMY OF THE CON: WHY MR. LEHMAN MATTERS
If you are a reader of Right Now Oregon, you might be looking at Mr. Hartley’s incredibly thorough, straight-down-the-middle reporting…
Voices From the Sidewalk: The Ratio of Help as it Relates to Homelessness
Homeless shelters rarely have the adequate amount of staffing needed to provide meaningful help for shelter residents. An example of…
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