UAE Shakes Global Markets: Historic OPEC Exit Announced
The United Arab Emirates has officially announced its intention to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)…
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.
Lake Oswego Welcomes OG Birrieria: Mexican Taqueria Opens Wednesday
Summary LeadLake Oswego residents’ wait is over as OG Birrieria Lake Oswego officially launches its soft opening on Wednesday, April…
2026 Best of Craft Beer Awards: The West Coast Reign Continues
The 2026 Best of Craft Beer Awards have officially concluded in the scenic enclave of Sunriver, Oregon, delivering a verdict…
Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival Returns for Record-Breaking Year
The 17th annual Fertile Ground Festival has officially descended upon Portland, transforming the city into a sprawling, 17-day hub of…
Kotek Mandate: Emergency Order Targets Oregon’s Shrinking School Years
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has issued a directive to stop the erosion of classroom time in public schools, aiming to…
No. 7 Oregon State Tops Cal Poly 6-3 in Rain-Delayed Opener
No. 7 Oregon State (26-7) overcame a volatile weather system and an early deficit to secure a 6-3 win over…
OPEC+ Strategy Shift: Global Oil Markets Brace for Impact
OPEC+ members are initiating a strategic pivot, signaling a planned increase in oil output that threatens to reshape the global…
Oregon Concludes $50M Child Care Grant Initiative
Oregon has officially concluded its state-funded Child Care Infrastructure Fund, a landmark initiative that injected $50 million into the expansion,…
Oregon’s Radical Universal Health Care Gamble: Can It Work?
Oregon is attempting to reshape the fundamental architecture of its health care system, aiming to move away from employer-based coverage…
New Music Friday: The Must-Hear Albums of March 27
This week’s New Music Friday on March 27 has delivered a powerhouse collection of releases that are set to redefine…