College football picks for Week 9: Oregon rolls, ASU struggles and UCLA attempts to stay perfect on cross-country trips

Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 4-7. Lines are courtesy of...

UAF volleyball open second half of GNAC play with Western Oregon and Saint Martin's road trip

The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team begins the second half of Great Northwest Athletic Conference play this week with a two-match road trip. The Nanooks will face Western Oregon University on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Monmouth, OR, before traveling to...

Villager finds weakened turtle on Kudat beach

KOTA KINABALU: A villager discovered a weakened turtle on a beach in Kudat on Thursday (Oct 16). Concerned for its well-being, he took the turtle home and contacted wildlife authorities. A Wildlife Rescue Unit (WRU) team arrived soon after and...

See Old Farmers Almanac predictions for Thanksgiving weather in Oregon

The holidays in Oregon can be a joyous time, but The Old Farmer’s Almanac knows that scattered weather patterns and travel over mountain passes can make driving during the holidays hazardous. The Almanac has released its Thanksgiving 2025 Travel...

Big Ten football this weekend: Resurgent UCLA travels to No. 2 Indiana

Here’s what to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference, including the key games and players. Game of the week UCLA (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) at No. 2 Indiana (7-0, 4-0), Saturday, 11 a.m. (Fox) UCLA never would have seemed like a candidate for any sort...

Half of Oregon could see more logging, grazing under federal wildfire bill

Some environmental groups are warning that a federal bill intended to prevent major wildfires could effectively increase logging, cattle grazing and mining on federal lands — which make up half of Oregon’s land base. The bipartisan Fix Our Forests...

Offbeat Oregon: Prohibition sting ended with deadly gunfight in Grand Ronde

If you look up Prohibition Agent Glenn H. Price in the “Fallen Angels” page of www.atf.gov, you’ll get a very brief account of his death: “Prohibition Agents Glenn H. Price and Grover Todd were attempting to arrest a bootlegger named Phillip...

Salem-area residents say Oregon’s next national cemetery should be built east of the Cascades

Salem-area residents say Oregon’s next national cemetery should be built east of the Cascades Published 6:08 am Thursday, October 23, 2025 Residents object to proposal to build national cemetery in their neighborhood A group of residents who live...

From apple picking to mountain hikes, what to do on Mount Hood this fall: Peak Northwest podcast

Is Mount Hood the best autumn getaway in Oregon? On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we explore all there is to do on Mount Hood in the fall, from apple picking to mushroom foraging, beautiful hikes to early-season skiing. Fall is a great...

Bones of N. Oregon Coast Sperm Whale Getting Shuffled As Rest of It Turns Into Globster

Published 10/22/25 at 7:25 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Gearhart, Oregon) – Davy Jones's locker is not a quiet graveyard, it seems. (All photos Tiffany Boothe / Seaside Aquarium) Just in time for Halloween, a striking monstrosity...

We’ll wrap up the week with sunshine and calm weather—then Valley rain and Mountain snow roll in this weekend

Today through Friday High pressure will continue to build over the region through Friday, keeping skies mostly clear and temperatures gradually warming. Daytime highs are expected to climb several degrees above normal by Friday. Clouds will begin...

Sea cucumbers wash ashore by the thousands in coastal Oregon town

Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed up on the beach in the Oregon coastal town of Seaside thanks to a combination of heavy surf and low tide. The partially translucent, pink gelatinous creatures are called skin breathing sea cucumbers. They...

Sea cucumbers blanket Seaside Beach due to unusual conditions

SEASIDE, Oregon – Thousands of sea cucumbers have unexpectedly covered a stretch of sand in Seaside Beach, creating a unique sight for both locals and visitors. This phenomenon was caused by heavy surf and low tide, leading to the sea cucumbers...

Proposed Oregon ballot measure would make it easier for cities to sweep homeless camps

Oregon cities have railed for the better part of a year against a law that limits when they can sweep homeless camps. Now the state’s largest business group will ask voters to weigh in. Oregon Business & Industry is behind a prospective ballot...

Child-Free Cruises Perfect For Your Retirement Celebration

Cruising can be a great way to travel. Visit various locations and learn about the world while your luggage stays in one place. But how do you pick the right cruise? Larger ships, such as big ocean cruises, can take you to multiple countries in a...

Oregon Business Group, Salem Mayor join effort to repeal state limits on camping bans

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A new ballot initiative could give Oregon cities, including Portland, the power to enforce their own camping bans more strictly. The initiative, filed on Oct. 15, would repeal the state law that currently governs how local...

Oregon urges banks, insurers to be flexible under government shutdown

Insurance companies and financial institutions should give Oregonians affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown more time and flexibility to pay bills and file claims, the Oregon agency that regulates insurers recommended Tuesday. The...

Brace for storms | Wind, rain, thunder likely this weekend

Watch for sneaker waves on Oregon's coast. Lane County likely will face full atmospheric river force, predicts NWS. Snow in Cascades and wind on coast. Newport winds could reach 63 mph. An atmospheric river has hit the Pacific Northwest, and will...

Oregon Parks seeking feedback on draft of statewide recreational trails plan

OREGON -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on the draft of the 2026 Oregon Recreation Trails Plan, which outlines recommendations to improve trails over the next 10 years. The statewide plan highlights trends and...

Atmospheric river to bring major rain, wind and snow to Oregon

Oregon is forecast to get its first major soaking of the season beginning Oct. 24 and lasting all weekend thanks to an autumn atmospheric river. The Willamette Valley and mountains are likely to see multiple inches of rain while high winds could...