Navigating the Gauntlet: Unpacking Oregon Football’s Toughest 2025 Away Challenges
The Oregon Ducks embark on their second season in the Big Ten Conference in 2025, a campaign that promises a…
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.
Oregon Braces for Nearly $15 Billion Federal Funding Cuts Under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, Officials Warn of Widespread Impact
Oregon is staring down a potential fiscal cliff, with a comprehensive analysis from the governor’s office revealing the state could…
Ours Opens in Portland, Blending Vinyl Culture with Vietnamese Flavors
Portland’s vibrant culinary and nightlife scene has a new destination with the official opening of Ours, a unique vinyl bar…
Bandit’s ‘The Unsponsored Project’ Returns to Champion Independent Athletes at U.S. Championships
Bandit, the innovative athletic apparel company founded in 2021, is bringing back its signature initiative, ‘The Unsponsored Project,’ for its…
Portland and Metro Unite to Acquire Apartments for Affordable Housing Initiative
Portland and Metro Unite to Acquire Apartments for Affordable Housing Initiative PORTLAND, OR – In a significant move to combat…
Bend City Council Meetings Face Scrutiny as Editorial Board Calls for Shorter Sessions
The Bend Bulletin’s Editorial Board has weighed in on the performance of the Bend City Council, offering a generally positive…
One Dead, Two Missing After Group Swept Over Oregon Waterfall
At least one person has died and two others remain missing after a group of six individuals were swept over…
Newport’s 2025 Seafood & Wine Festival Kicks Off Today, Promising a Culinary Celebration
Newport’s 2025 Seafood & Wine Festival Kicks Off Today, Promising a Culinary Celebration Newport, [State Name] – Get ready, food…
IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon Returns to Salem in July 2025, Featuring Triathlon and Community Events
IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon Set to Challenge Athletes in Salem Next Year Salem, Oregon, is gearing up to host the IRONMAN…
Pelican Brewing Company to Open New Coastal Location in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, in 2025
Pelican Brewing Company is expanding its footprint along the Oregon coast, with plans to open its fifth coastal location in…