Julia Shumway
@jmshumway.bsky.social
Oregon Capital Chronicle editor, Oregon Capitol press corps president, SPJ Oregon treasurer, bookworm, cat mom, national park enthusiast.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Has the Capital Chronicle helped you keep up with Oregon news? We're trying to raise $20,000 by the end of the year to continue our work. No ads. No paywall. No fear or favor.
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Oregon has filed 46 lawsuits against the Trump administration, keeping $4.5 billion and counting in the state's hands. buff.ly/T4CVs5L
Oregon’s lawsuits against Trump cost a fraction of what state has saved • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon's a part of at least 45 lawsuits against the Trump administration, often teaming up with other states to prevent federal funding cuts.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Oregon has filed 46 lawsuits against the Trump administration, keeping $4.5 billion and counting in the state's hands. buff.ly/T4CVs5L
Before he decided to sit on top of an in-use embroidery hoop, we went through 10 minutes of trying to explain that the suspicious furry orange snake he was trying to catch is — and always has been — his own tail.
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Before he decided to sit on top of an in-use embroidery hoop, we went through 10 minutes of trying to explain that the suspicious furry orange snake he was trying to catch is — and always has been — his own tail.
We have “Wicked” at home but it’s just the line “life is painless, when you’re brainless” playing on repeat over Fred’s antics.
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We have “Wicked” at home but it’s just the line “life is painless, when you’re brainless” playing on repeat over Fred’s antics.
He’s looking around for the culprit, clearly
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
He’s looking around for the culprit, clearly
Will anyone ever solve the mystery of who knocked four ornaments off this tree while I was working late?
November 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Will anyone ever solve the mystery of who knocked four ornaments off this tree while I was working late?
Thanks a lot, Google AI, for making it impossible to get accurate AP style answers without logging into the actual online stylebook.
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Thanks a lot, Google AI, for making it impossible to get accurate AP style answers without logging into the actual online stylebook.
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Like putting on an old winter coat and pulling an unexpected $20 bill from the pocket, or getting a birthday check that covers a surprise bill, the $373 million budget deficit Oregon faced just yesterday is being shrunk, for now, by what state economists call “found money.” buff.ly/FDsKGJd
‘Found money,’ economic resilience dramatically shrink Oregon’s budget deficit • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Adjusted corporate income tax receipts, mild revenue increases have modestly improved state’s budget outlook, economists said.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Like putting on an old winter coat and pulling an unexpected $20 bill from the pocket, or getting a birthday check that covers a surprise bill, the $373 million budget deficit Oregon faced just yesterday is being shrunk, for now, by what state economists call “found money.” buff.ly/FDsKGJd
News and life are overwhelming but I’m finding simple joys, like watching Fred watch Christmas lights and Twilight in the trees.
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
News and life are overwhelming but I’m finding simple joys, like watching Fred watch Christmas lights and Twilight in the trees.
In which a main character of the first Oregon elections I covered decides to jump to the national stage.
Deschutes County commissioner launches campaign for Oregon's closest congressional seat
Deschutes County commissioner launches campaign for Oregon's closest congressional seat • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A conservative Deschutes County commissioner plans to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
In which a main character of the first Oregon elections I covered decides to jump to the national stage.
If you like political news about Oregon from people who write clearly and only have professional interactions with sources, have I got a website for you.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
If you like political news about Oregon from people who write clearly and only have professional interactions with sources, have I got a website for you.
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Trying to explain the current media intrigue to friends who were smart enough to stay out of this field
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November 18, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Trying to explain the current media intrigue to friends who were smart enough to stay out of this field
Thanks to all of you fantastic readers, we're about 5% of the way to our end-of-year fundraising goal after launching this campaign a few hours ago! Help the Capital Chronicle keep covering Oregon: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/donate/
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanks to all of you fantastic readers, we're about 5% of the way to our end-of-year fundraising goal after launching this campaign a few hours ago! Help the Capital Chronicle keep covering Oregon: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/donate/
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As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years — and brace for the possibility of a bigger shortfall — they asked all state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their legislatively approved budgets. buff.ly/VageCKI
Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for Oregon agencies under $373 million deficit • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers asked all state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their legislatively approved budgets.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years — and brace for the possibility of a bigger shortfall — they asked all state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their legislatively approved budgets. buff.ly/VageCKI
It’s really something to wrap up a late Friday scramble of writing and editing important but not sexy stories and then read the latest hagiography of a NY media darling who got a book deal out of inappropriately texting a source.
November 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
It’s really something to wrap up a late Friday scramble of writing and editing important but not sexy stories and then read the latest hagiography of a NY media darling who got a book deal out of inappropriately texting a source.
Applications to join the @spjoregon.bsky.social board are still open! Perks include feeling good about supporting journalism and defeating bad public records bills in Oregon and occasionally seeing my cat on zoom calls.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Applications to join the @spjoregon.bsky.social board are still open! Perks include feeling good about supporting journalism and defeating bad public records bills in Oregon and occasionally seeing my cat on zoom calls.
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At a special city council meeting tonight, Newport City Manager Nina Vetter confirmed that the contractor Team Housing Solutions has withdrawn its letter of intent to lease the property at the city's municipal airport. Story to come for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, still have a 2 hour meeting to go.
A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to establish an immigration detention facility on Oregon’s Central Coast. buff.ly/AUbX4Qt
Military housing contractor sought Newport airport lease site before ICE facility reports • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A Nov. 4 letter addressed to the city by a Texas-based defense contractor sheds light on some of the pressures facing local officials.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
At a special city council meeting tonight, Newport City Manager Nina Vetter confirmed that the contractor Team Housing Solutions has withdrawn its letter of intent to lease the property at the city's municipal airport. Story to come for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, still have a 2 hour meeting to go.
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A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to establish an immigration detention facility on Oregon’s Central Coast. buff.ly/AUbX4Qt
Military housing contractor sought Newport airport lease site before ICE facility reports • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A Nov. 4 letter addressed to the city by a Texas-based defense contractor sheds light on some of the pressures facing local officials.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to establish an immigration detention facility on Oregon’s Central Coast. buff.ly/AUbX4Qt
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Both Oregon's senators are opposed to a deal to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, with Sen. Jeff Merkley calling it "a brutal blow to all those who have stood together to save affordable health care for more than 20 million Americans."
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Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears • Oregon Capital Chronicle
WASHINGTON — A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans to…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Both Oregon's senators are opposed to a deal to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, with Sen. Jeff Merkley calling it "a brutal blow to all those who have stood together to save affordable health care for more than 20 million Americans."
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BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Federal judge finds Trump Guard deployment to Portland illegal • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return control of federalized Oregon and California Guard troops to each state’s governor.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Colleague @alaska.bsky.social ferreted out a quiet attempt to fine protesters near, but not on, federal property — a reporting feat even more impressive than snagging the entire 49th state for his handle here.
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DHS speeds rule that could permit more fines and arrests of protesters at federal buildings • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The rule, originally proposed in the final Biden administration, was set to take effect at the start of 2026 but has been activated now.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Colleague @alaska.bsky.social ferreted out a quiet attempt to fine protesters near, but not on, federal property — a reporting feat even more impressive than snagging the entire 49th state for his handle here.
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The photo of the cop car that ran into the doughnut shop on Greenwood years ago is an all-time classic.
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The photo of the cop car that ran into the doughnut shop on Greenwood years ago is an all-time classic.
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I spent some time spelunking in the footnotes of the Oregon National Guard litigation and came to the horrible conclusion that we're watching the record decay in real time under the weight of a right-wing influencer circus www.theverge.com/policy/81340...
Influencers have fractured reality in Portland
Right-wing content creators managed to successfully brand the Portland police as ‘antifa.’
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November 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I spent some time spelunking in the footnotes of the Oregon National Guard litigation and came to the horrible conclusion that we're watching the record decay in real time under the weight of a right-wing influencer circus www.theverge.com/policy/81340...
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City Club’s November 7th Friday Forum with #Oregon Secretary of State (@tobiasread.bsky.social) is coming soon!
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November 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
City Club’s November 7th Friday Forum with #Oregon Secretary of State (@tobiasread.bsky.social) is coming soon!
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ICYMI: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland and wrote that the attempt to do so appears to violate federal law and the 10th Amendment. Final decision expected Friday.
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Federal judge rules Trump Guard deployment to Portland likely unlawful • Oregon Capital Chronicle
U.S. District Court Judge blocks National Guard from any state from deploying to Portland at least until she issues a final opinion Friday.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
ICYMI: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland and wrote that the attempt to do so appears to violate federal law and the 10th Amendment. Final decision expected Friday.
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