West
Oregon mistakenly registered hundreds more voters without proving citizenship
Officials in Oregon announced Monday that they have identified an additional 302 people on the state’s voter rolls who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when they were registered to vote.
The announcement comes just two weeks after officials in the Beaver state said 1,259 possible noncitizens have been registered to vote since 2021, bringing the total number of mistaken registrations to 1,561.
The mistakes occurred in part because Oregon passed a law in 2019 allowing some residents who aren’t citizens to obtain driver’s licenses. And the state’s so-called “Motor Voter” law, which took effect in 2016, automatically registers most people to vote when they seek a new license or ID.
OREGON MISTAKENLY REGISTERED NEARLY 1,260 POSSIBLE NONCITIZENS TO VOTE, DMV ADMITS
Oregon residents drop off their ballots near the Multnomah County Elections building in Portland on Nov. 3, 2020. (Ankur Dholakia/AFP via Getty Images)
The improper voter registrations stem from clerical errors at the state DMV.
On Monday, the DMV released an “After Action Report,” which identified errors in its processes that led to the mistakes, with Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade then directing county elections officials to inactivate all 302 voter registrations.
Griffin-Valade and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, both Democrats, called for an independent, external audit of the motor voter system in a joint statement.
“Thanks to the swift action of elections officials, I have full confidence that these new errors will not impact the 2024 election,” Griffin-Valade said. “The DMV’s After Action Report raises serious concerns about this important part of our voter registration system. The first step in restoring the public’s trust in Motor Voter is a transparent review by a neutral third party operating under strict government auditing standards.”
Tina Kotek, then the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, speaks with members of the media before casting her ballot on Nov. 2, 2022, in Portland. (Getty Images)
DMV Administrator Amy Joyce said the agency believed two weeks ago that it was confident it understood and had reviewed all records at risk of error.
“We have since learned this confidence was misplaced based on new information outlined in this announcement and after-action report and for this, we are sorry,” Joyce said in a statement. “DMV will follow the Governor’s directed actions and remains committed to continuous learning, corrective action, transparency and accountability.”
Griffin-Valade has ordered her office’s elections division to immediately hire a new Motor Voter oversight position, according to the statement. And she has instructed the division to establish a documented process for performing regular data checks with the DMV and update the administrative rules governing the Motor Voter system.
She said the Oregon Elections Division will work with the 36 county election officers to determine if any of the erroneously registered voters have previously cast a ballot. Every registered voter in Oregon is sent a ballot in the mail and the state had an 81.97% voter turnout rate in 2020. President Biden beat former President Trump comfortably in the 2020 election, winning the state by more than 380,000 votes.
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Of the 302 additional cases, 178 were due to people from the U.S. territory of American Samoa being misclassified as U.S. citizens, the DMV report said.
However, under federal law, people from American Samoa are U.S. nationals, not citizens, and don’t have the same right to vote. Another 123 records stemmed from the previously identified clerical error, but weren’t included in prior reviews due to a newly identified software issue. And one case was caught by the DMV’s new quality controls.
Griffin-Valade’s office says they are doing everything they can to prevent the 302 mistakenly registered voters from receiving a ballot, but cannot guarantee that all 302 ballots will be removed before they are mailed. Her office is putting in place a process that will ensure those ballots are not opened or counted.
Of the 1,259 possible noncitizens identified last month, 10 mistakenly enrolled individuals went on to cast a ballot, according to Oregon’s secretary of state, although at least one became a citizen before voting.
Officials in the state announced Monday that they have identified a further 302 people on the state’s voter rolls who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when they were registered to vote. (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images)
A DMV audit found staff may have accidentally selected “U.S. passport” when presented with a foreign passport, or “U.S. birth certificate” when given a foreign document, triggering voter enrollment.
The DMV said its drop-down menu has now been rearranged so “U.S. passport” is no longer the first, default option. Staff must also enter the state and county for all U.S. birth certificates and respond to a prompt when passport information is entered confirming that the documentation is accurate.
About half of all states, as well as Washington, D.C., have implemented automatic voter registration, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
But there have been numerous allegations of improper enrollment in states without automatic registration too.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in August that officials have purged 1.1 million ineligible names from the voter rolls since the 2020 presidential election.
Ohio’s secretary of state referred 138 noncitizens believed to have voted in previous elections to the state’s attorney general for possible criminal charges.
And a conservative watchdog group is suing Arizona’s Maricopa County for allegedly failing to remove more than 35,000 people who did not provide proof of citizenship.
Fox News’ Hannah Ray Lambert and Anders Hagstrom, as well as The Associated Press, contributed to this story.
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Utah
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Washington state to New Jersey in a little more than three months; this ride would be the most ambitious Bliss and Robert Sawyer attempted.
The Saratoga Springs couple began road biking seriously about 25 years ago. One long haul at a time, they rode all over the country and all over the world, taking their bikes to the UK, Norway and Switzerland.
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Washington
Washington Lottery Powerball, Cash Pop results for May 16, 2026
The Washington Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
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Winning Powerball numbers from May 16 drawing
08-37-40-44-65, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 3
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 16 drawing
11
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 16 drawing
7-0-6
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06-13-16-18
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07-21-29-34-40
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07-08-09-10-11-13-14-21-25-30-32-33-47-51-54-55-57-58-59-69
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Winning Lotto numbers from May 16 drawing
13-20-26-36-44-47
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11-21-27-41-59, Powerball: 18
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To claim by mail, complete a winner claim form and the information on the back of the ticket, making sure you have signed it, and mail it to:
Washington Lottery Headquarters
PO Box 43050
Olympia, WA 98504-3050
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Wyoming
8 Old-Timey General Stores In Wyoming
Wyoming’s old-timey general stores function as working portals to an earlier era. Life unwinds in the least-populated state in the country, where these one-stop community shops still hold a real place in town life beyond nostalgia. Dirty Sally’s in Ten Sleep looks much as it did a century ago and retains most of its original architecture. Croghan’s Hall above Dayton Mercantile still serves as a gathering point for a sparsely populated piece of the state. The J.C. Penney Mother Store in Kemmerer opened in 1902 and is the original location of what became the national chain. The eight stores ahead each offer a different chapter of Wyoming’s pioneer past in working retail form.
Aladdin General Store (Aladdin)
Aladdin General Store was first established in 1896. Built by Amos Robinson, the store served the local mining community that developed in the area. The building remains one of the best-preserved 19th-century mercantiles in the state, with much of its original architecture including woodwork, cabinets, and windows still intact after more than a century of service.
In true general store fashion, shoppers find an eclectic inventory including groceries, drinks, art, hardware, and fishing supplies. Upstairs, antiques are on display in “Aladdin’s Antique Attic,” adding further character to the store. Aladdin’s also issues fishing licenses and operates a bar and RV park on the same property. It functions as more than just a store. It serves as a pillar of the surrounding community.
Welty’s General Store (Dubois)
Welty’s General Store has stood the test of time. The current location opened in 1903, though the business operated out of a log cabin starting in 1889, before Wyoming’s statehood. The store continued to evolve, and its current building was constructed in 1956. One notable customer through the years was Butch Cassidy, the western outlaw.
The store operates seasonally to serve summer crowds, with a focus on western wear and outdoor gear. It remains on the National Register of Historic Places and continues as both a local landmark and a historic destination. Across the street sits what could be mistaken for a cave but is actually a cold-storage locker. Welty’s continues to offer a window into the past, with a real sense of what life looked like in an earlier piece of Wyoming history.
Dayton Mercantile (Dayton)
Visitors to Dayton have the chance to see one of the oldest stores in the state. Dayton Mercantile was established in 1882 and functioned mostly as a general store. By 1886, a dance hall opened on the second floor. Known as Croghan’s Hall, the dance hall ranks as the oldest in the state, making the building a central point for the community for generations.
Today, the store remains a popular lunch stop. Known locally as the “Merc,” it draws diners in search of deli sandwiches, pies, and craft drinks. Locals particularly enjoy the “Rustler Reuben” but can also pick up gifts for neighbors or antiques to liven up their home. During summer, the homemade ice cream served at the soda counter ranks among the better treats in this corner of the state.
Farson Mercantile (Farson)
If you head to Farson, make sure you stop in at Farson Mercantile, first opened in 1908. A fire destroyed the original building, forcing the store to relocate in the 1940s. Throughout its lifetime, Farson Mercantile served as the center of the community, providing groceries and operating as a post office, boarding house, and souvenir shop along the way.
Today, the store is known throughout Wyoming as the “Home of the Big Cone.” These oversized ice creams come in massive waffle cones and rank among the strongest dessert stops in the state. There’s also plenty of food for the whole family including pizzas and deli subs. Family road trippers can stop by the well-stocked toy section to find games for the rest of the drive, assuming the kids are not in a sugar coma by then.
J.C. Penney Mother Store (Kemmerer)
Although J.C. Penney is known as a national department store, the chain began at the original J.C. Penney Mother Store in 1902. James Cash Penney opened his first location in Kemmerer, which he originally called the “Golden Rule Store.” During its initial years, Penney actually lived in the attic above the business, and the store ran on a strict cash-only model. The suitably named Penney was particularly focused on offering fair service to the mining community where the store was based.
Today, the store still operates as a working J.C. Penney but also functions as a museum, with antiquated features like an overhead pulley system that originally moved cash from the sales counter to the central office. Customers find much of the same clothing and merchandise as in any J.C. Penney location, with the option to read up on the chain’s history while shopping.
Old Faithful General Store (Yellowstone National Park)
Where better to find an authentic general store than Yellowstone National Park? The Old Faithful Lower General Store, originally known as the Klamer Store, was the first store to operate in the Old Faithful area. Established in 1897 before the National Park Service even existed, the store was purchased in 1915 by Charles Hamilton, who also established Yellowstone’s concession services. The original timber roofline remains visible near the chimney, and the store retains the rustic front porch that Hamilton added later.
The interior runs heavy on woodbeam scents and an imposing stone fireplace. Visitors come for the step-back-in-time atmosphere as much as for the merchandise. There are souvenirs to buy and a sit-down restaurant with burgers and sandwiches. A water-bottle filling station serves visitors heading out into the park, and the adjacent Old Faithful Inn handles overnight lodging.
Mammoth General Store (Yellowstone National Park)
A second popular draw in Yellowstone is the Mammoth General Store, established in 1895. The store sits near the Fort Yellowstone Army Parade Grounds and historically supported the soldiers who managed the park before the development of the ranger service. In the early days of Yellowstone, the store’s military-provision background made it the natural spot to supply early tourists as well.
Now, visitors find unique offerings like huckleberry cheesecake popcorn and locally brewed drinks. There are also souvenirs covering candles, throw pillows, and blankets. Anyone heading deeper into the park can pick up last-minute outdoor gear or fill water bottles at the on-site station, a nod to the store’s roots as a rugged outpost.
Dirty Sally’s General Store (Ten Sleep)
Dirty Sally’s ranks among the most traditional old-timey general stores in Wyoming, with an exterior dating back to the earliest days of Ten Sleep itself. The building originally operated as a bank before reopening as a grocery store. Since then, Dirty Sally’s has become a working haven of ice cream and old-fashioned sodas.
Guests can stock up on treats along with coffee, groceries, and a range of souvenirs including postcards and handmade crafts. Dirty Sally’s also works as the right last stop before heading out to explore Ten Sleep Canyon, where limestone and dolomite cliffs make for popular rock climbing, plus extensive hiking and trout fishing options on the access roads.
Old Time Destinations In Wyoming
Wyoming’s pioneer history shows up in the very structure of its buildings and Main Streets. These general stores rank among the best examples of an earlier era still serving real working purposes in their communities. Stop in for lunch or stock up before a camping trip at any of the eight, where creaking floorboards and rustic architecture provide a link to a past that gets harder to find every year.
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