Portland schools’ equity-focused fundraising model faces growing pains

by Ty Davison | Sep 29, 2025 | News & Commentary

Portland schools’ equity-focused fundraising model faces growing pains – oregonlive.com: It’s been 16 months since Portland Public Schools board members voted to dismantle a system that allowed parents to raise money to pay salaries and benefits of extra staff...

Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland

by Ty Davison | Sep 29, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland – Salem Reporter: Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying hundreds of Oregon National Guard members in an unprecedented...

‘Made my heart sink’: Oregonians who bought electric vehicles discover they may not get $7,500 tax credit

by Ty Davison | Sep 23, 2025 | News & Commentary

‘Made my heart sink’: Oregonians who bought electric vehicles discover they may not get $7,500 tax credit – oregonlive.com: Katie Larsell and Michael Schilmoeller adore the electric vehicle they bought in late August — a full month before the federal $7,500 tax...

Tesla driver struck, killed in fiery wrong-way crash on I-84

by Ty Davison | Sep 23, 2025 | News & Commentary

Tesla driver struck, killed in fiery wrong-way crash on I-84 – oregonlive.com: I’m not sure what this headline does except attempt to tie the “Tesla” brand to bad news.  The driver of a BMW traveling the wrong way on Interstate 84 struck a Tesla head-on, killing...

Pro-Palestinian protests cut short Wyden’s southern Oregon town hall

by Ty Davison | Aug 21, 2025 | News & Commentary

Pro-Palestinian protests cut short Wyden’s southern Oregon town hall – oregonlive.com: A town hall hosted by Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden was cut short Monday in southern Oregon after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the event. Videos posted on TikTok show...