A countywide group of conservatives on March 9 basked in the afterglow of a series of events that drew headlines as well as the ire of some local progressives.
According to a press release from Oregon Senate Republican Caucus spokesperson Ashley Kuenzi,
"The Oregon Supreme Court has officially sided with Democrats on Measure 113, effectively ending the service of 10 Republican senators – one-third of the Oregon Senate."
"We obviously disagree with the Supreme Court’s ruling. But more importantly, we are deeply disturbed by the chilling impact this decision will have to crush dissent,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend).
Republican Congressional candidate Alek Skarlatos visited Lincoln City Wednesday as part of a motorcycle tour encompassing 1,000 miles of House District 4.