Skip to content
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
cropped roses logo sat

Willamette Weekly

News Blooms Here in the City of Roses

  • Home
  • Spotlight Oregon
  • Editor’s Eye
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • Life & Leisure
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Brewed & Baked
  • Sports Desk
  • Style & Innovation
  • Watch & Listen
  • Around the Globe

Author: Ryan Koch

Ryan Koch, a Portland, Oregon native, was born in Northeast Portland, raised in Tualatin and St. Paul, and now calls the scenic countryside of Beavercreek, OR, home. With diverse academic achievements, including degrees in Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Website Design, and Business Administration, Ryan’s passion for writing has been a consistent thread since his elementary school days. After winning numerous writing awards in high school, he pursued writing and literature as a minor alongside each of his degree paths. As a dedicated freelancer, Ryan has continued to hone his craft whenever time allows. His deep-rooted knowledge of the Northwest, combined with his business acumen and familiarity with every corner of the region, brings invaluable expertise to his role as an Editor for Willamette Weekly. As a last note - Ryan wanted us to say for him..."GO DUCKS!!!!"
Middle East Crisis: US Grants India Russian Oil Waiver Amid Escalating Global Tensions
Around the Globe

Middle East Crisis: US Grants India Russian Oil Waiver Amid Escalating Global Tensions

Ryan KochMarch 6, 2026

The world watches a deepening Middle East crisis. Trending global news shows significant developments. The United States has issued a…

Austin Tolliver Drops “Black Sheep” With Daytona Beach Rooftop Release During Bike Week 2026
Editor's Eye, Watch & Listen

Austin Tolliver Drops “Black Sheep” With Daytona Beach Rooftop Release During Bike Week 2026

Ryan KochFebruary 27, 2026

Daytona Beach, FL — Country music’s fast-rising mainstream force Austin Tolliver is set to release his new single, “Black Sheep,”…

Western States Face Crisis as Record Snow Drought Fuels Water Shortages and Wildfire Fears
Spotlight Oregon

Western States Face Crisis as Record Snow Drought Fuels Water Shortages and Wildfire Fears

Ryan KochFebruary 15, 2026

A severe snow drought grips the American West. Record warmth is stifling snow accumulation. This news has experts very concerned.…

Indiana Hoosiers on Fire as Struggling Oregon Ducks Seek to End Losing Skid
Sports Desk

Indiana Hoosiers on Fire as Struggling Oregon Ducks Seek to End Losing Skid

Ryan KochFebruary 8, 2026

Indiana Hoosiers on Fire as Struggling Oregon Ducks Seek to End Losing Skid Indiana’s basketball team is currently riding a…

Industry Giants Launch Emberpoint to Combat Wildfires with AI Technology
Style & Innovation

Industry Giants Launch Emberpoint to Combat Wildfires with AI Technology

Ryan KochFebruary 2, 2026

Four major companies have united. They are Lockheed Martin, PG&E Corporation, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo. Together, they formed a new…

Global Oil Prices Plunge as US-Iran Diplomacy Thaws
Around the Globe

Global Oil Prices Plunge as US-Iran Diplomacy Thaws

Ryan KochFebruary 2, 2026

Global Oil Prices Plummet as US-Iran Tensions Ease Oil prices experienced a significant drop on Monday, February 2, 2026. This…

Oregon Bars and Restaurants Lead the Nonalcoholic Beverage Boom
Bar & Bistro

Oregon Bars and Restaurants Lead the Nonalcoholic Beverage Boom

Ryan KochJanuary 30, 2026

Oregon’s bars and restaurants are embracing a significant shift. They are increasingly offering nonalcoholic (NA) drinks. This trend reflects changing…

Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit for Oregon’s Sensitive Voter Rolls
Spotlight Oregon

Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit for Oregon’s Sensitive Voter Rolls

Ryan KochJanuary 27, 2026

Federal Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit for Oregon’s Sensitive Voter Rolls A federal judge in Oregon has dismissed a lawsuit. The…

Climber Falls to Death on Mount Hood; Rescue Crews Respond to Tragic Incident
Editor's Eye

Climber Falls to Death on Mount Hood; Rescue Crews Respond to Tragic Incident

Ryan KochJanuary 26, 2026

Climber Dies After Steep Fall on Mount Hood A climber has died on Mount Hood. The fall occurred Sunday, January…

New Music Friday Heats Up January 2026 with Diverse Artist Releases and Trending Sounds
Watch & Listen

New Music Friday Heats Up January 2026 with Diverse Artist Releases and Trending Sounds

Ryan KochJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Get ready for a fantastic **New Music Friday** on January 16, 2026! This edition of **New Music Friday** brings an…

Posts navigation

Older posts
Americano Me

Recent Posts

  • Oregon Republicans Sue State Over Gas Tax Vote Moved to May Primary
  • Netflix’s ‘The TikTok Killer’: True Crime Unravels Digital Deception and a Serial Killer’s Disturbing Return
  • Hilary Duff’s ‘Luck… or Something’ Soars on Charts Fueled by Strong Pure Album Sales
  • Red Coral Universe Report: 2026 Entertainment Trends Favor Streaming Sports and Original Content
  • US Tightens AI Chip Export Rules, Nvidia & AMD Stocks Slide Amid Global Control Push
  • Oregon Ducks’ Second-Half Surge Powers Upset Win Over Maryland in Big Ten Tournament News

Categories

  • Around the Globe
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Brewed & Baked
  • Editor's Eye
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • Life & Leisure
  • Sports Desk
  • Spotlight Oregon
  • Style & Innovation
  • Uncategorized
  • Watch & Listen

| Newsbreak Magazine by Ascendoor | Powered by WordPress.
cropped roses logo sat
Willamette Weekly Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}