Ridenbaugh Press
I've been writing about the Northwest and its politics and ongoing changes, for newspapers, websites, books and otherwise, for more than 50 years. The core of what I see there - and of the nation, from a Northwest perspective - is what shows up here.
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- Sep 30, 2026
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AI in the Oregon 4th (opens the original)
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If you’re a candidate complaining about an opponent’s stance on an issue, it helps to have a firm and visible position on it yourself.The subject of artificial intelligence is bedeviling congressional candidates on that basis across the country, and the best example might be in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.Ridenbaugh Press is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<form class="subs
Idaho Weekly Briefing - 2639 (opens the original)
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This week’s edition is located here.Several significant legal cases were resolved – or progressed through the courts – last week, as wildfire season appeared to come to a conclusion.If you have any difficulties or questions about accessing the Briefing, please let me know at stapilus@ridenbaugh.com.Ridenbaugh Press is a reader-supported publication. To receive new
Wildfires to come (opens the original)
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Oregon’s wildfires haven’t gotten their due this year.They’ve made some headlines and generated some discussion, but they deserve more. The condition of Oregon may depend on their getting it.Ridenbaugh Press is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<input class="button primary
Not about drugs (opens the original)
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Some elections are about deciding who decides. This year, Idaho voters are being asked to give away a piece of their own power, likely forever, to the Idaho Legislature. This vote will say a lot about the real nature of Idaho.Welcome to Idaho Proposition 4 (aka House Joint Resolution 4), an under-reported but stunning grab of power that if passed likely would result in the legislature grabbing much more.Ridenbaugh Press is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my wor
Idaho Weekly Briefing - 2638 (opens the original)
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This week’s edition is located here.Political campaigns moved into higher gear as some voters in the state get ready to vote by mail. Meanwhile, the wildfire season began to crank down..If you have any difficulties or questions about accessing the Briefing, please let me know at stapilus@ridenbaugh.com.Ridenbaugh Press is a reader-supported publication. To receiv
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