Surveillance Stand-Off: Oregon’s Bipartisan Flock Pushback
In a political landscape often defined by polarization, Oregon has become the unlikely epicenter of a unified movement against the…
Author: Hank Thompson
Hank Thompson grew up outside Bend, Oregon, where Friday night football and high school wrestling were as central to the community as anything else. That love of local sports carried him through a degree in communications and eventually into a career covering athletics at every level — from prep games to professional soccer. At Willamette Weekly, Hank brings the kind of ground-level knowledge that only comes from genuinely caring about the teams, not just the scores. When he's not writing, he's probably hiking the Cascades or debating the merits of various craft IPAs with anyone willing to listen.
Cowboys Shock No. 6 Oregon 39-31: Historic Upset in Stillwater
In one of the most significant upsets of the 2026 college football season, the unranked Oklahoma State Cowboys stunned the…
OR and WA Vow to Defend Student Tuition Rights
The Attorneys General of Oregon and Washington have officially signaled their intent to mount a rigorous legal defense of state-level…
ECB Rate Hike Sparks Global Tech Market Sell-Off
A surprise 50-basis-point interest rate hike by the European Central Bank (ECB) has sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering an…
New Music Friday: August 21’s Major Drops Analyzed
The music industry landscape shifted significantly this morning as August 21, 2026, delivered one of the most diverse release schedules…
Escape the Crowds: Yachats Unveils Free Trolley to Save Summer Transit
Yachats, the picturesque ‘Gem of the Oregon Coast,’ is implementing a transformative transit solution this summer to mitigate the historic…
Oregon Lawmaker Eyes 2027 Crackdown on THC Edibles to Shield Minors
State Senator Lisa Reynolds has officially signaled her intent to introduce rigorous new cannabis regulations during the 2027 legislative session,…
Madcow Brewing Leads Gresham Relief Effort Amid Wildfire Smoke
In the face of the encroaching wildfire season that has brought dense smoke and mandatory evacuation alerts to the Pacific…
Portland’s Wildest Race: 42 Teams Conquer Mt. Tabor in 27th Soapbox Derby
On August 15, 2026, the quiet, tree-lined paths of Portland’s Mt. Tabor Park were transformed into a high-octane, gravity-defying circuit…
Oregon Measles Surge: Record 45 Cases Confirmed in 2026
Oregon is currently navigating a severe public health crisis as confirmed measles cases have reached 45 so far in 2026,…