Burke’s Walk-Off Homer Sends Eastern Oregon to NAIA World Series

Eastern Oregon softball has made a historic return to the NAIA World Series for the first time since 2001, fueled by Hope Burke's dramatic walk-off, three-run homer in the eighth inning, leading to a 3-0 victory over Our Lady of the Lake. The game was …

Oregon policy may get tech giants to pay what they owe for news | The Free Press Initiative

A policy that could finally get tech giants to start paying their overdue news bill is advancing in Oregon’s Legislature. Oregon Senate Bill 686 would require dominant tech platforms to pay news organizations or donate to a fund providing news grants. It …

Oregon lawmakers have $500 million less to spend, as economic uncertainty reigns

As they prepare to pass a new two-year budget, Oregon lawmakers have been bracing for news of what disruptive federal policies will mean for the state’s tax revenues. They got their answer Wednesday. In a pivotal forecast, state economists said they expect …

In Salem speech, top U.S. business lobby group lays out data on tariff harm in Oregon

Reversing tariffs and carving out exemptions for small businesses and essential goods are a top priority of America’s largest business lobby group, an executive told a group of Salem business leaders Monday. Chris Eyler, vice president of congressional and …

Oregon’s richest person won’t be the Portland Trail Blazers’ buyer

Phil Knight is no longer interested in buying the Portland Trail Blazers. That’s according to a statement Knight gave to The Athletic. Knight’s statement comes one day after the Paul G. Allen Estate announced Tuesday that the franchise was officially for …

Oregon adds 8,400 jobs in past two months as unemployment rate edges higher

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.7% in April and was 4.6% in March, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in April 2024, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday. Oregon’s 4.7% unemployment rate was 1 …

‘People will go hungry:’ Oregon leaders decry Republican plan to cut federal food benefits

Oregonians who would otherwise go hungry could see a significant reduction in their federal food benefits if a proposal backed by U.S. House Republicans passes, the state’s U.S. senators and governor warned Tuesday. Republicans on the House Agriculture …

Oregon No. 2 in preschool funding, but lags in enrollment

Tariff uncertainty hits Oregon budget forecast to tune of $750M

Oregon Football’s Major Showdown Against Penn State Announced

The Oregon Ducks are gearing up for a pivotal season, with Dante Moore stepping in as quarterback under Coach Dan Lanning. As the Ducks enter their second year in the Big Ten, experts are optimistic about their prospects. According to CBS Sports, the most …