South Albany girls basketball standout announces Mountain West commitment

One of the top seniors in Oregon high school girls basketball is headed to The Equality State. On Wednesday, South Albany senior Taylor Donaldson announced her commitment to Wyoming via social media. Donaldson is a two-time Class 5A all-state...

Oregon’s Weird Lake Seasonal Magic Trick

Did you know about the lake in Oregon that disappears once a year? When I first heard about it, I didn’t believe it, but sure enough, Lost Lake is a thing, and then it isn’t for a while, then it is again. READ MORE: Oregon Rancher Finds Strange...

Flood advisory in place for Oregon until Wednesday evening caused by persistent rainfall

On Wednesday at 4:39 p.m. the National Weather Service released a flood advisory in effect until 8 p.m. for Coos, Curry and Douglas counties. The weather service says, "Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor...

Bobcats look ahead after Oregon Ducks loss; prepare for SDSU, Gold Rush 

‘The Oregon game wasn’t going to make or break us. We gotta right the ship’ By Colter Nuanez SKYLINE SPORTS The Oregon Ducks have a football payroll that roughly equates to the entire athletic department budget for the Montana State Bobcats. Sure,...

US DOT allocates funding to enhance rural airports in Oregon

The US Department of Transportation has allocated $17.1m funding for enhancing rural airports across Oregon. US Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced this funding initiative, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted...

Hope Springs Eternal for Senior Mountain Writer

Despite her status as a senior citizen – she’ll be eighty-nine on September 28 this year – award-winning playwright, poet and short-story writer Joan Eyeles Johnson keeps her focus on the future. She’s currently working on adding music to her...

Capital Chatter: What to make of Oregon’s poor economic state  

Published 6:00 am Tuesday, September 2, 2025 By DICK HUGHES Oregon Capital Insider This is a tale of two progressive states. Oregon hasn’t had a business executive as governor since Republican Vic Atiyeh left office in 1987. For the past 14 years,...

Offbeat Oregon: The legendary lost Spanish gold of Neahkanie Mountain

Oregon is a state with more than its share of buried-treasure legends. But the one that gets the most attention, and until fairly recently attracted by far the most treasure hunters, is the lost Spanish gold of Neahkahnie Mountain. Like most...

Girls soccer preview central: League-by-league look at all Oregon Class 6A teams

The fall season is just underway, so it’s time to take a look at some of the Class 6A girls soccer teams. Here is a rundown of every Class 6A girls soccer team and how they match up in their district. Teams listed in 2024 order of finish Portland...

Legendary Oregon author’s coastal writing retreat is sold for first time in 50 years

The Oregon coast cottage where author Ken Kesey retreated to after earning worldwide fame for his novel ‘’One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’’ sold Tuesday for $750,000, which was $51,000 over the asking price. It’s the first time in 50 years the...

A taste of Japan's vending culture comes to Eugene, Oregon

Photo: Doublelee - stock.adobe.com September 3, 2025 A store offering a Japanese-style vending machine experience has opened on Sixth Avenue, in Eugene, Oregon. Since April 2024, Yamada Vending Co. has provided residents with access to snacks,...

Oregon State Commits in Action: August 29-30

Another week of high school football is in the books. Here’s how Oregon State’s 2026 commitments performed this past weekend. QB Deagan Rose Another great night for Rose who completed 75% of his passes for 217 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-14...

Viewpoint: Tourism, traded-sector jobs key to solving Oregon budget woes

‘Oregon Voices’ can be heard in Tillamook

What influences an area? Laws? The economy? The environment? “Oregon Voices” tries to answer these questions. The traveling exhibit will be on temporary display at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum starting this Saturday, Sept. 6. Created by the...

Mountain West rankings: UNLV ascends to top spot after Boise State's shocking loss

Each week, Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray will rank the Mountain West football teams. Here are this week’s rankings, with each team’s overall record, its ranking last week, its result last week, its next opponent and a brief comment. 1. UNLV...

Oregon wildfires: Photos of biggest blazes from 2014-2024

The lightning caused Buzzard Complex Fire burned 395,747 acres in Eastern Oregon in 2014, making it the state's fourth largest fire in its history.Provided By Bureau Of Land ManagementThe lightning caused Canyon Creek Fire burned 110,262 acres in...

Oregon to charge state park fees to address budget shortfall

Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle) The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is implementing new fees at some of its day-use parks and raising fees for some of its busiest overnight camping parks. The state waives day-use parking fees at...

Oregon could mandate pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers began a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic...

Oregon wildlife area would make history with tribal-state partnership on ceded lands

In all of Oregon’s natural areas, this would be a first. A proposed wildlife area in the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon would be co-managed by state officials and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, giving both tribal...

Oregonians won '$5,000 a week, forever!' from Publishers Clearing House. Then the company went bankrupt

Bankruptcy records show at least ten "forever" prize winners may never collect millions they were promised. PORTLAND, Ore. — For decades, Publishers Clearing House made dreams come true. In August 2012, its Prize Patrol surprised a Southern Oregon...