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Housing affordability remains one of Oregon’s most pressing challenges, yet there is growing resistance in many communities to exploring local solutions. In recent DHM focus groups and statewide surveys, Oregonians …
In late 2025, DHM asked Washington residents about their thoughts on AI, data centers, energy affordability and reliability, and nuclear energy. These topics are up for discussion in the current Washington …
As Washington prepares to address a significant budget deficit in the 2026 legislative session, Governor Ferguson’s late December endorsement of a millionaire’s state income tax has renewed discourse among state leaders around …
As Oregon continues to grapple with the challenges facing its public education system, a new concern has emerged: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 classrooms. While AI offers …
For decades, DHM has been tracking public sentiment across the Pacific Northwest. One of the first questions we often ask our survey respondents is if they think their community is headed in the right direction or on the wrong track. In DHM’s most recent July 2025 Panel survey, the percentage of Oregonians who feel the state is headed in the right direction is the highest we’ve seen since a record low after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even surpassing wrong track.
DHM’s most recent statewide survey in Oregon tested sentiments about the current quality of transportation infrastructure and Oregonians’ transportation priorities for the next ten years.
As Seattle gears up to host FIFA World Cup matches for the first time in 2026, excitement among Washingtonians is palpable. In our most recent DHM Panel survey, we gauged …
Housing availability and affordability continue to be top issues for Oregonians, who also value preserving natural lands. Although residents see the need for more housing, they feel ambivalent about building …
At DHM Research, we are committed to a deep understanding of public perceptions in the Pacific Northwest. As our team has grown, we’ve added researchers with expertise in the region’s …
DHM Research brings leaders clarity around complex planning, policy making and communication challenges. Through purposeful qualitative and quantitative opinion research, we get decision-makers the information they need to take confident and intentional action.
DHM’s approach to research prioritizes quality and authenticity as we work to understand people’s ideas and values.
We bring curiosity and context to every project.
Our only allegiance is to the quality of the research.
We seek out the perspectives of all community members.
DHM Research has meticulously measured the values, preferences and experiences of Pacific Northwest residents since 1977. We have earned our reputation as a trusted, independent voice of the people by consistently providing high-quality, objective information about community concerns and priorities.
Partnering with social impact firm DH, DHM helped shape a statewide mental health advertising campaign for Washington adults 55+ by using survey and focus group insights to ensure the final creative concept reflected the voices of those it aimed to help.
After a failed levy attempt for critical funding fell short, the City of Gresham turned to DHM to conduct in-depth research that uncovered voters’ concerns and priorities.
When Portland’s City Council had to navigate difficult budget shortfalls, they partnered with DHM to conduct a multilingual, citywide survey asking residents to make real-life tradeoff decisions between essential services and revenue options. Facing difficult spending cuts in the Spring of 2025, DHM yielded nuanced insights that helped leaders make decisions with community values in mind.