SALEM- The progress of Oregon’s government transparency website was the focus of the Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission’s latest meeting Thursday.

The bipartisan commission consists of one Democrat and one Republican senator and representative, as well as five non-legislative members.

BY SARAH ROSS
SALEM-Nearly one week after the state’s primary election came to a close, the race for the nonpartisan position of Superintendent of Public Instruction still appears to be too close to call.
Incumbent candidate Susan Castillo was leading Dr. Ron Maurer by less than 1% point on Saturday and just over 3,000 votes. She leads [...]

BY THE OREGON POLITICO
Check out this twitter feed featuring campaigns, media, bloggers, and elections departments that are prevalent in tonight’s primary election!
This live feed will open the door to the latest news coming out of tonight’s results. Enjoy!

BY THE OREGON POLITICO
Ballots are due to your local drop boxes by 8PM tonight. Results for the May Primary are expected to be released soon after.
Follow these links to find your nearest ballot drop box:
Washington County
Multnomah County
Clackamas County
All of Oregon
Happy Election Day!

BY SARAH ROSS
PORTLAND- A study group has been commissioned by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to look into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large trucks.
The Truck Efficiency and Reduced Idling study group will meet for the second time on May 19 to research and develop recommendations for the DEQ to lessen greenhouse gas emissions [...]

BY SARAH ROSS
WASHINGTON- Congressman Kurt Schrader, D-Canby, released an announcement on Monday, stating that the Oregon Department of Transportation has been granted $384,201 for seat belt safety and enforcement.
The funding will support the Department’s efforts in implementing and enforcing programs to promote passenger safety, specifically laws requiring the use of seat belts.
“By funding programs that [...]

BY THE OREGON POLITICO
LAKE OSWEGO- Oregon Politico interviewed Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley on Monday to discuss his positions on education, the environment, the economy, and the role of government.
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BY SARAH ROSS
WEST LINN- Scott Bruun, one of the Republican candidates running against Congressman Kurt Schrader, D-Canby, released his first TV commercial Wednesday.
The commercial features businessmen, a mechanic, and a woman asking if the audience has had enough of Washington, DC and Nancy Pelosi. It also discusses job loss, government bailouts, and overspending.
Bruun, currently a state [...]

BY SARAH ROSS
LAKE OSWEGO- On a non-school day for Lake Oswego, the school district offered last Friday as a day of community service for students at Lake Oswego High School.
Students are given the opportunity to work for a business or non-profit in their community and earn $9 an hour, which is then given to the [...]

BY SARAH ROSS
PORTLAND- Republican gubernatorial candidate, Allen Alley, announced Thursday that he received endorsements from two state representatives, Rep. Matt Wingard, R-Wilsonville, and Rep. Vic Gilliam, R-Molalla.
“For more than a year, I’ve watched Allen passionately campaign to save this talent-rich, independent state that he and I both love,” said Wingard. “Rarely do voters get a [...]