oregon

• Portland: 615,267
• Salem: 205,000
• Eugene: 179,000
• Hillsboro: 110,000
• Gresham: 113,000
• Bend: 105,000
• Beaverton: 100,000
• Medford: 85,000
• Corvallis: 65,000

Springfield: 65,000

Tina Kotek: Democratic Party

• Interstate 5 (I-5): Runs north-south along the western side of the state, connecting Portland to California and Washington.
• Interstate 84 (I-84): Runs east-west, connecting Portland to Idaho.
• Interstate 82 (I-82): Connects Oregon to Washington.

• Portland Rose Festival: A month-long celebration in June featuring parades, fireworks, and cultural events.
• Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Held in Ashland, this festival runs from February to October, offering a range of Shakespearean and contemporary plays.
• Oregon Brewers Festival: A four-day event in Portland every July, showcasing over 70 breweries.
• Pendleton Round-Up: A week-long rodeo in Pendleton every September, celebrating Oregon's Western heritage.

The climate varies across the state:

• Western Oregon: Experiences a temperate climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The Willamette Valley, including Portland, receives 35 to 45 inches of rain annually.
• Eastern Oregon: Has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters.
• Mountain Regions: The Cascade Range receives significant snowfall, with some areas accumulating over 300 inches annually.