By Julia Shumway | Editor
“Their base is frustrated and feeling like we are at an existential moment for the future of our country, and that the Democratic establishment is failing to meet the moment in terms of the intensity of their opposition. I think it’s useful for Kotek to shift the focus to Trump and his record versus trying to stand up for what she’s done.” — Portland-based Democratic political consultant Jake Weigler on why Gov. Tina Kotek’s reelection campaign is spending so much time talking about President Donald Trump while her Republican opponent, state Sen. Christine Drazan, is doing her best to avoid the subject.
Also in today's edition:
Idaho Power moves to sell Oregon territory
Abortion could return to the U.S. Supreme Court because of a case out of Idaho
How the Trump administration is skirting court orders
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By Shaanth Nanguneri
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, are escalating their attacks on one another as the governor's race nears election day. (Photos by Julia Shumway and Laura Tesler/Oregon Capital Chronicle)
As analysts predict that Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial election cycle is becoming more competitive, some of the fiercest barbs the candidates have exchanged are taking place not on the debate stage, but instead on Oregonians’ screens.
By Mia Maldonado
Idaho Power serves more than 660,000 customers across Idaho and Oregon. The Boise-based utility is looking to sell its Oregon service territory, which represents 4% of its customers, to the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative for $154 million by early 2027. (Courtesy of Idaho Power)
Idaho’s largest utility is seeking a $154 million transfer of all of its Oregon service territory to a locally-owned utility based in Baker City.
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
A federal court ruling out of Idaho has potential implications for exceptions in abortion bans nationwide and could eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide.
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