Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.
LATEST
Oregon’s Chavez-DeRemer Being Considered for Trump Administration’s Labor Secretary
During her 2024 congressional race, Rep. Chavez-DeRemer was endorsed by 20 labor unions.
Oregon Voters Reject Universal Basic Income and Ranked-Choice Voting
Voters also decided on measures to amend the state constitution to provide lawmakers with impeachment powers and set officials’ salaries.
Harris Wins Reliably Blue Oregon, Swing District House Seat Too Close to Call
One of the most competitive races in the country, the battle for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District remained too close to call.
Oregonians to Vote on Universal Basic Income, Ranked Choice Voting
Voters will decide on the nation’s first statewide program that would give each resident $1,600 a year, as well as unionizing thousands of cannabis workers.
More Than 1.1 Million Oregon Ballots Cast Ahead of Election Day
One voter said his primary concern is government overreach and that he voted for the ‘guy who’s against that.’
Oregon’s 6th Congressional District Race Is a Rematch of 2022
Freshman Democratic Rep. Andrea Salinas and Republican challenger Mike Erickson recently aired their differences on immigration, inflation, and the economy.
Oregon Elections Office Shuts Down ‘Overwhelmed’ Phone Line, Citing False Information About Voters’ Pamphlet
Callers flooded the system because of false information about why former President Donald Trump did not appear in Oregon’s voter’s pamphlet, officials said.
Candidates in Key Oregon District Clash Over Housing, Homelessness, Forest Fires
Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle and GOP rival Monique DeSpain face off in the 4th District, which Republicans hope to turn red.
Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Clash Over Abortion, Immigration in Debate
The incumbent Republican called her rival soft on crime. The Democratic challenger criticized the congresswoman for backing Trump.
Oregonians to Consider Ranked Choice Voting
Should voters approve Ballot Measure 117, Oregon could become the third state in the nation to try ranked choice voting.
