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Oregon’s Crossroads: Navigating Growth & Equity
Oregon stands at a critical juncture, grappling with the complex interplay of rapid growth, housing affordability, and the urgent need…
Bend’s New Water Battle: Expansion vs. Preservation
A familiar tension has resurfaced in Central Oregon, as the City of Bend’s proposed water infrastructure expansion at the ‘Outback’…
Hansberry’s Legacy: From Broadway to Ashland Plaque
Lorraine Hansberry, the pioneering playwright whose work reshaped American theater, has found a permanent home in Ashland, Oregon. Beyond the…
Jeb Bladine: Ending Toxic Political Bombast
In a recent, poignant editorial, Jeb Bladine, president and publisher of the News-Register, has sounded the alarm on a trend…
Oregon Senator Accuses Unions of ‘Bullying’ Tactics
Oregon State Senator Janeen Sollman has ignited a firestorm within the state’s political landscape, publicly accusing two influential labor unions…
Around The Globe
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US Strikes Iran Tankers Amidst Stalled Nuclear Deal
Tensions escalated as the United States reportedly attacked Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, a move that casts further…
Trump Warns Iran: Tanker Strikes Mean Swift Retaliation
Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening swift and severe retaliation should the nation target commercial…
US Navy Ships Transit Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
The U.S. Navy has conducted an operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for…
Hantavirus Alert: Three Deaths on Atlantic Cruise
Three passengers have tragically died aboard a cruise ship traversing the Atlantic Ocean, with preliminary investigations suggesting Hantavirus as the…
Life & Leisure
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Rural Oregon Gets Internet Boost
Internet access is set to dramatically improve across rural Oregon thanks to a significant new funding initiative. This investment aims…
Explosives Crash: Portland Club Targeted, Driver Dead
A vehicle packed with explosives crashed into a Portland athletic club early Tuesday morning, resulting in the driver’s death and…
Commute Options Revives May Walk & Roll Challenge
Commute Options has officially announced the return of its highly anticipated May Walk & Roll Challenge, an annual community-driven event…
Western Water Crisis: Snow Droughts Risk 2100 Collapse
As the American West navigates an increasingly volatile climate, a new study from Oregon State University (OSU) has illuminated a…
Bar & Bistro
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Kneecap Announces Early Summer Tour Dates
Indie rock band Kneecap has unveiled a string of performances scheduled for May 2026, extending their tour into the early…
Portland’s Culinary Scene Booms: New Eats Arrive
Portland’s vibrant food scene is buzzing with excitement as a wave of new restaurants and bars prepare to open their…
Bloom Newport: Music & Food Fest Lights Up Oregon Coast
Newport, Oregon is set to become a vibrant hub of culture and cuisine this May with the inaugural Bloom Newport…
Portland Ignites for Cinco de Mayo 2026: Bar Crawls & Fiesta!
Portland Ignites for Cinco de Mayo 2026 with Bar Crawls and a Massive Fiesta Portland is set to explode with…
Brewed & Baked
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Oregon & WA Dominate World Beer Cup
Oregon and Washington breweries showcased their brewing prowess, clinching an impressive 29 and 25 medals respectively at the prestigious 2026…
Widmer Brothers Brews Up ‘Stay Sunny’ Refresh
Portland, OR Widmer Brothers Brewing, a cornerstone of the craft beer scene since 1984, today announced a significant brand refresh…
Oregon Pot Sales Hit $300M Amid Price Collapse
Oregon’s marijuana market has surpassed $300 million in sales through April, but this milestone is overshadowed by record-low wholesale flower…
Bend Brewing Wins Gold at World Beer Cup!
Bend, Oregon’s own Bend Brewing Company has clinched a prestigious gold medal at the World Beer Cup for their highly…
