The Oregon Beliefs and Values Center conducted an online survey of Oregonians from October 1-6, 2020. It revealed 50 percent of residents believe that solving the homeless crisis in Oregon should be the top priority for our elected officials and that our leaders have a responsibility to fix it. Despite the growing severity of homelessness, Oregonians remain optimistic. Fifty-seven percent believe a mix of policies and resources implemented by our elected officials can help solve the epidemic.

The recent wildfire and forest management survey was conducted online from Nov. 10 to Nov. 19.

Most Oregonians support prescribed fire and shutting off the power during wind events

Oregonians agree on necessity but divided over who should provide all of the services they believe will help.

Culture wars and power politics at the national level are migrating upstream and infecting our local institutions.

A majority of Oregonians trust their neighbors and believe they’d help them out in a pinch, a new survey from the Oregon Values & Beliefs Center found.

Oregon Values and Beliefs Center finds trust is high among citizens who live nearby one another.

The gun safety initiative in Oregon would ban the sale of magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds and would require permits and firearm safety courses to purchase any gun.

A coalition of Oregon mayors is asking for ongoing state money to address the crisis