Oregonians Remain Ambivalent About the Economy
DHM Research regularly checks in with Oregonians about the economy and their personal financial situations. We asked again in June 2024, which was an opportune time because, historically, how people …
Recent Insights
Oregonians Give Public Schools Poor Marks and Believe They Are Underfunded
Students are enjoying their summer vacation. We hope they are playing with friends and running around outdoors and finding time to read and explore new interests. While students are out, …
YouTube and Self-Identity: Perspectives from Puget Sound’s Communities of Color
Organizations across the Puget Sound are continuously working to reach diverse communities who call our region home. It’s critical to first understand these communities’ unique values, experiences, and perceptions to …
Housing Affordability and Homelessness Remain Top Concerns in Washington State
High housing costs and their downstream impacts continue to be top of mind for Washingtonians. According to DHM’s most recent statewide survey in Washington, 28% of respondents believe that homelessness …
Tipping Culture in Washington
Washingtonians oppose automatic service charges and suggested tip amounts but tip their baristas more consistently than the rest of the country. DHM Research recently conducted a statewide survey to gauge …
Oregonian Confidence in the Criminal Justice System and Local Police Departments from 2017 – 2023
This past December, DHM Research conducted the most recent wave of an ongoing survey among Oregonians to track and gauge public opinion across a variety of topics. This wave included …
To Teach, or Not to Teach? Washingtonians Weigh in on CRT and Gender and Sexuality Studies in the Classroom
Two social and academic fields—Critical Race Theory (CRT) and gender and sexuality studies—have become hot topics in public education discourse. Though these have been discussed nationally for some time, the …
Politics May Be on Oregonians’ Minds, but It Is Not a Part of Their Identity
Throughout our research at DHM, we consistently hear concerns about party distrust and the growing political divide. As we head into a new year rife with ballot measures, new government, …
Oregonians Remain Gloomy About the State’s Economic Conditions, While Most Feel Good About Their Personal Financial Situation.
Oregon’s Economic Conditions 2023 started with dire warnings about economic conditions in the United States, with many economists predicting a recession was a certainty. And yet, 2023 saw strong job …