Podcast: There's a massive underground aquifer in Oregon's Cascades. Why it’s important
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks to researchers about an underground aquifer below the ...
Greater Idaho secessionists make billboard pitch to Salem lawmakers: ‘Release eastern Oregon’
Voters in 13 Oregon counties – including all of the ones abutting Idaho – have passed measures in the past few years ...
‘Greater Idaho’ billboards send message to lawmakers: ‘Free Eastern Oregon’ | Opinion
The billboards in the Oregon state capital are timed for the return of legislators for the next session. | Opinion ...
Oregon, Salem-Keizer Public Schools, see small improvement in graduation rates
Graduation rates also improved at South Salem (91.1%, up 6.3 points), North Salem (82.3%, up 5.1 points), Sprague (94.7%, up 3.1 points), West Salem (94.4%, up 3.1 points) and Early College (100%,up 2 ...
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Republicans and Democrats remember Peter Courtney, legendary leader of Oregon senate, who governed the ‘Oregon Way’
Courtney's oratory skills were unequaled and his influence over state politics arguably unmatched. Perhaps most noteworthy in today’s era, he embodied a style of government he believed was the “Oregon ...
Oregon governor vows to uphold state's sanctuary laws
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says she will uphold state law prohibiting government officials and police from helping federal ...
Oregon drug trafficker busted third time; caught running $2M pot and shroom op
The ringleader and his accomplices shipped thousands of products across the United States and overseas, prosecutors said.
Oregon Legislature honors Peter Courtney, hosts celebration of life in Senate chamber
Friends, family, legislators, and members of the public gathered in Oregon’s Senate chamber Wednesday for Peter Courtney’s ...
Former Western Oregon basketball players sue university for $28M, alleging retaliation
The suit alleges the NCAA Division II university allowed coaches to abuse players, then took away their scholarships in ...
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Oregon reading proficiency is among worst in US, education report finds
According to the National Assessment of Education Progress, Oregon students are still struggling years after the pandemic, ...
Oregon graduation rate for COVID-impacted class of 2024 is second highest-ever recorded
Oregon's statewide graduation for the class of 2024 is 81.8% for public schools, the second-highest ever reported in the state.
Giant in Oregon politics, Peter Courtney, honored in celebration of life
The Oregon Legislature celebrated the life of Peter Courtney on Wednesday.Courtney was the longest-serving legislator and Senate president in Oregon history. He ...