Harry Esteve

The Oregonian’s Harry Esteve lands a must-read interview with Democratic Senate candidate Jeff Merkley one day after his car accident.

“The most important thing House Speaker Jeff Merkley did before heading off to campaign in Central Oregon wasn't memorizing his speech or practicing his hand shake.

The Oregonian’s Harry Esteve today takes a look at Democratic House Speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Merkley, who looks to have a full plate in the coming months.

The Oregonian’s Harry Esteve and Jeff Mapes take a another look at the Oregonian/KGW public opinion poll – and what they report probably won’t please the state’s top lawmakers.  read more »

The Oregonian’s Jeff Mapes and Harry Esteve have a must-read story today looking at the new Oregonian/KGW survey. The key finding: “Overall, Oregonians are more optimistic about the state's direction than they are about the course the nation is on. And they have a more upbeat view of the state's economy than Americans have about the country as a whole.

“Still, Oregonians have clear worries about a range of issues -- both economic and not.”