Lauren Dake is a Political Reporter and Producer at Oregon Public Broadcasting. She specializes in covering politics and rural issues across Oregon and Washington, with a focus on elections, government, and public policy. Lauren's work has been featured in various outlets, including Newport News Times, WAMU 88.5, and NPR.
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Lauren Dake's coverage focuses on government and politics, specifically within the local context of Oregon and Portland. She extensively covers topics related to foster care, school funding, legislative sessions, and specific lawmakers in the region.
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By: Lauren Dake, Elena Neale-Sacks, Erik Neumann
One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Blue-collar Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is facing a challenge from Republican state Sen. John Braun, who is considered more mainstream than her previous political opponent.
By: Lauren Dake
It’s unclear whether Kotek can stop the data center.
By: Lauren Dake
The new affordable housing complex will serve seniors with a preference to those who have been hurt by racist policies.
By: Lauren Dake
The hospital has seen considerable leadership turnover in recent years.
By: Lauren Dake
Complainants said Jessica Knieling violated state rules on hiring and discipline, but her attorney said her decisions were “made in order to hold public officials accountable.”
By: Lauren Dake
The investment is expected to create 250 high-wage manufacturing jobs and about 200 construction jobs in Oregon.
By: Lauren Dake
The Republican candidate for governor is facing Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.
By: Lauren Dake
Election Day is exactly two months away. We are exactly two months away from Election Day. And there is a lot of confusion on the electoral landscape.
By: Lauren Dake
Data centers are in the middle of campaign ads and political rhetoric. For quite some time, Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen.
By: Lauren Dake
The emergency request from the secretary of state came amid growing concerns over Trump administration efforts targeting vote-by-mail.
