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The Electron Crunch: Oregon’s Pivot to Nuclear Energy
Oregon is currently staring down an unprecedented “electron crunch,” a surge in demand driven by the rapid expansion of hyperscale…
Oregon’s Costly Climate Fix: Legislative Redundancy?
Oregon’s 2025 Climate Resilience Investment Act has become the flashpoint of the current legislative session, igniting a fierce debate between…
Oregon’s Transport Funding: Unity Within Parties Key
Oregon’s Road Ahead: Navigating the Complexities of Transportation Funding Oregon’s approach to funding its vital transportation infrastructure is at a…
State Schools Face Funding Crisis: Overhaul Needed Now!
Our state’s current school funding formula is demonstrably failing to provide equitable resources for students across the commonwealth, necessitating an…
Oregon Schools Face Chronic Absenteeism Crisis
Oregon’s education system is grappling with a significant surge in student absenteeism, a trend that threatens academic progress and long-term…
Around The Globe
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WA Secures Federal Aid for Wildfire Crisis
Governor Bob Ferguson has successfully secured a federal emergency declaration to bolster the response to the devastating wildfires currently consuming…
Trump Halts Iran Strikes, Cites Path to Peace Deal
President Donald Trump has officially halted a planned military response against Iranian forces, opting instead to prioritize a diplomatic framework…
Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement with Spain Following Ceuta Tragedy
Italy has officially implemented a temporary suspension of the Schengen free-movement agreement with Spain, citing an urgent security and public…
Hamas Disarmament Deal: Israel Faces Critical Verification Test
The landscape of Middle Eastern security is shifting as a transformative, multiphase disarmament plan for the Gaza Strip has moved…
Life & Leisure
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Remembering Bob Miller: Radio Legend and Astoria Trolley Champion Dies at 89
Bob Miller, the unmistakable voice of Portland radio and the tireless driving force behind the Astoria Riverfront Trolley, has passed…
New 6.7-Mile Sunday Parkways to Transform St. Johns
On August 2, 2026, the city of Portland will transform its urban landscape as the Portland Sunday Parkways initiative debuts…
Cascade Head Biosphere: 50 Years of Grassroots Success
On July 18, 2026, the Cascade Head UNESCO Biosphere Reserve marked a half-century of ecological stewardship on the Oregon Coast.…
River Safety Alert: Experts Urge Caution on Oregon Waterways
As the summer season reaches its peak in Oregon, local safety organizations in Eugene and Springfield, including the Lane County…
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Bar & Bistro
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Beaverton’s Sweetest Arrival: Mikiko Mochi Donuts Expands Its Oregon Footprint
The culinary landscape of Beaverton has officially become a little sweeter. Mikiko Mochi Donuts, the Portland-born sensation that redefined the…
Billy Ray’s Dive Bar: A Portland Icon’s New Chapter
Portland’s nightlife landscape is defined by its resilience and its specific, grit-filled charm. Among the city’s most cherished institutions, Billy…
Bar Purlieu Scraps Parklet After 3rd Vehicle Crash
The vibrant outdoor dining scene in Eugene, Oregon, has taken a significant hit this week. Bar Purlieu, a beloved establishment,…
Oregon’s Amaterra Named #1 Winery Restaurant by USA TODAY
Amaterra Winery, strategically located at the RiverPlace Hotel in Portland, has been officially crowned the #1 Winery Restaurant in the…
Brewed & Baked
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Senate Budget Deal Delays Hemp-Derived THC Ban Until 2026
In a decisive move for the burgeoning hemp industry, the Senate has included a provision within its bipartisan government funding…
Oregon Brewers Dominate 2026 Best of the West Coast IPA Awards
Oregon’s craft beer scene has solidified its status as the nation’s premier IPA hub, sweeping the 2026 Best of the…
DEA Cannabis Hearings End: A 280E Tax Relief Pivot?
Federal hearings regarding the rescheduling of cannabis have officially concluded, signaling a potential lifeline for medical cannabis providers—particularly in states…
Little Woody Festival Pours Final Pint: A Bend Era Ends
After hosting barrel-aged beer enthusiasts and local brewers since 2009, the iconic Little Woody beer festival has officially announced it…
