Oregon lawmakers make it explicit: No garbage bags for kids in foster care

The measure, Senate Bill 1016, would prevent Oregon’s child welfare agency from putting kids’ belongings in trash bags as they move placements and make it explicit that luggage must be provided. The measure passed the Senate and now heads to the House. Sen …

Man shoots coworker to death in ‘act fueled by jealousy,’ Oregon officials say

A man is going to prison after fatally shooting his coworker in an “act fueled by jealousy,” Oregon officials said. In April 2024, Cody James Denewith, 27, was accused of shooting Nathan Dean Anderson, 25, three times in the stomach, according to an April …

California man arrested in Oregon for alleged sexual abuse of minor

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A 23-year-old California man was recently arreted by the Lane Count ySheriff's Office (LCS) after allegedly sexually abusing a minor in Veneta. According to LCSO, back on April 4, deputies with the sheriff's office responded to …

Oregon man dies following medical emergency on the Manitou Incline Tuesday

MANITOU SPRINGS — An Oregon man is dead following a medical emergency on the Manitou Incline, according to the City of Manitou Springs. The city says bystanders contacted 9-1-1 around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday saying a man was in medical distress. When emergency …

Oregon man dies while hiking the Manitou Incline

A 64-year-old Oregon man died on the notoriously difficult Manitou Incline trail west of Colorado Springs on Tuesday morning. Bystanders called 911 about 10:23 a.m. after finding the man “in medical distress,” Manitou Springs officials said in a news …

Oregon governor, congressional delegation urge feds to declare disaster for coast salmon fisheries

For the seventh time in less than a decade, Oregon’s commercial fishermen, governor and congressional delegation are asking for federal aid to soften the blow of climate change on the state’s ocean salmon fisheries. In January, members of the Oregon Salmon …

Big changes ahead for student-athlete NIL deals. Here’s what it means for Oregon players

Sports programs at Oregon’s major universities raise millions of dollars a year — and they’re going to have to raise a lot more to keep up with the increasingly competitive landscape of paying student-athletes. Starting July 1, schools like the University …

Oregon Zoo’s youngest orangutan celebrates a milestone

The youngest orangutan at the Oregon Zoo celebrated a milestone on Sunday. Jolene the orangutan turned 3. That’s old enough to be plenty playful and a proficient climber, but the young primate still is closely attached to her mother, Kitra, and likely will …

Bill expanding childcare access in Oregon passes in House

Committee to discuss adding human element to rankings in Oregon high school sports

Clackamas' Jazzy Davidson (33) boxes out a McMinnville player during an OSAA Class 6A girls basketball state quarterfinal game on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Chiles Center. Despite among the favorites to win the Class 6A state championship for the …