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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.
Major Streaming Debuts: “Squid Game” Final Season, “The Bear” S4, “Raid 2”, “Panchayat” S4 & More Arrive This Week (June 23-29, 2025)
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Major Streaming Debuts: “Squid Game” Final Season, “The Bear” S4, “Raid 2”, “Panchayat” S4 & More Arrive This Week (June 23-29, 2025)

Hank ThompsonJune 26, 2025

This week, spanning June 23rd through June 29th, 2025, the global streaming landscape is set to be invigorated by a…

Central Oregon Debates Development, Treaty Rights, and Public Land Fate Amid Local Concerns
Life & Leisure

Central Oregon Debates Development, Treaty Rights, and Public Land Fate Amid Local Concerns

Hank ThompsonJune 26, 2025

BEND, Oregon — Public discourse in Bend, Oregon, as captured in letters to the editor published on June 26, 2025,…

Oregon’s $14 Billion Tourism Engine: Economic Recovery Hopes Clash with Calls for Travel Oregon Oversight
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Oregon’s $14 Billion Tourism Engine: Economic Recovery Hopes Clash with Calls for Travel Oregon Oversight

Hank ThompsonJune 26, 2025

PORTLAND, OR – Tourism and outdoor recreation represent a powerful engine for Oregon’s economy, contributing approximately $14 billion annually and…

Oregon Legislature Weighs Scaled-Down $11.7 Billion Transportation Funding Bill Amidst Session Deadline
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Oregon Legislature Weighs Scaled-Down $11.7 Billion Transportation Funding Bill Amidst Session Deadline

Hank ThompsonJune 26, 2025

Salem, Oregon – As the Oregon legislative session rapidly approaches its conclusion, state lawmakers in the House are deliberating a…

Oregon Cannabis Lounges Initiative Clears First Hurdle, Targets 2026 Ballot
Brewed & Baked

Oregon Cannabis Lounges Initiative Clears First Hurdle, Targets 2026 Ballot

Hank ThompsonJune 26, 2025

PORTLAND, OR – A significant step has been taken by proponents of legalizing cannabis social lounges in Oregon, as a…

Oregon’s Rogue Ales & Spirits Enters Cannabis Market with THC Seltzer Launch
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Oregon’s Rogue Ales & Spirits Enters Cannabis Market with THC Seltzer Launch

Hank ThompsonJune 25, 2025

NEWPORT, Ore. – Rogue Ales & Spirits, the craft beer pioneer based in Oregon, has announced a significant expansion of…

Amidst Fragile Ceasefire, Iran Confirms ‘Badly Damaged’ Key Nuclear Facilities by US Strikes
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Amidst Fragile Ceasefire, Iran Confirms ‘Badly Damaged’ Key Nuclear Facilities by US Strikes

Hank ThompsonJune 25, 2025

Tehran has officially acknowledged that its key nuclear installations sustained “badly damaged” from recent American military strikes. The admission comes…

Tech Titans Drive Innovation: Apple’s All-Screen Ambitions, Microsoft’s AI PC Offensive, and Nintendo’s Next Era
Style & Innovation

Tech Titans Drive Innovation: Apple’s All-Screen Ambitions, Microsoft’s AI PC Offensive, and Nintendo’s Next Era

Hank ThompsonJune 23, 2025

The global technology landscape is undergoing rapid transformation as major players unveil ambitious plans and groundbreaking hardware, signaling a new…

Voter Skepticism Challenges Oregon Transportation Funding Push: Poll Reveals Low Priority for Roads Ahead of Key HB 2025 Vote
Spotlight Oregon

Voter Skepticism Challenges Oregon Transportation Funding Push: Poll Reveals Low Priority for Roads Ahead of Key HB 2025 Vote

Hank ThompsonJune 23, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — As the Oregon Legislature navigates critical policy debates, a significant transportation funding bill, House Bill 2025 (HB…

Oregon Football’s 2026 Recruiting Class Gains Significant Momentum Under Dan Lanning, Poised for Elite Additions
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Oregon Football’s 2026 Recruiting Class Gains Significant Momentum Under Dan Lanning, Poised for Elite Additions

Hank ThompsonJune 23, 2025

EUGENE, OR – The University of Oregon football program, under the leadership of Head Coach Dan Lanning, is generating considerable…

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