Oregon lawmakers failed to find billions for roads. Now what?

It’s been nearly a week since Oregon Democrats’ road-funding hopes imploded, but the fallout from that failure is still hitting home. At the Oregon Department of Transportation, hundreds of workers were expected to begin learning this week that they might …

Oregon leaders response to passage of Republican reconciliation bill

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued a statement July 3 concerning the passage of the republican reconciliation bill in Congress.  Kotek's statement opened her statement with the following: ‘This budget was inked in greed, not human dignity,'  Kotek …

Oregon Ducks still have 2 silent commitments

The Oregon Ducks 2026 recruiting class has jumped from just inside the top-50 nationally to the top-10 class in less than a month. That group took a big leap forward this week with the additions of five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho and four- …

"They’re fighting for clicks. We’re fighting for wins" - When Dan Lanning gave powerful speech to Oregon players before ...

Dan Lanning took over as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks in December 2021. During his debut campaign, he led the team to a 10-3 record and a Holiday Bowl victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. Just a year later, Lanning was successful in leading the …

Oregon Democratic leaders warn of ‘devastating consequences’ after passage of Trump’s megabill

Oregon Democratic leaders expressed anger, devastation and disappointment with the passage of a nearly 900-page tax and spending cut bill by congressional Republicans expected to take health insurance and food assistance away from millions of Americans …

Oregon has improved automatic voter registration system, but some risks remain, audit finds

Oregon’s program that automatically registers eligible citizens to vote is generally safe and effective, but remains susceptible to potential errors or faulty data handling, according to an external audit released this week. The review, which was conducted …

Oregon Ducks set off recruiting fireworks, add to week’s haul with 4 and 5-star commitments

Oregon’s 2026 recruiting class vaulted into the top 10 after adding two more blue chip prospects. Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho and four-star safety Devin Jackson each committed Thursday to the Ducks, bringing the class to 10 blue chip …

Ben McLemore, a former NBA player, was convicted of rape and sexual assault by a jury in suburban Portland, Oregon

Oregon Supreme Court: Bed-and-breakfast permit requires farm operator

Published 8:14 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 Dwellings in agricultural zones can’t serve as “bed-and-breakfasts” under home business permits unless inhabited by farm operators, according to the Oregon Supreme Court. The state’s highest court has decided a …

Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County Friday

The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 8:44 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. …