Oregon Caves chateau named one of nation’s most endangered historic places

This is a developing story and will be updated The Depression-era chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, closed since 2018 for rehabilitation work, is one of the nation’s most at-risk historic sites, according to a national nonprofit …

Oregon educator selected to lead UNM’s Center for Teaching and Learning

Erin Shortlidge, an educator, researcher and senior administrator at Portland State University, has been selected as the next executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at The University of New Mexico. Shortlidge is currently an associate …

How federal cuts could weaken public media in Southern Oregon

The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to eliminate all federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing claims of political bias. CPB distributes about a half-billion dollars a year in public funding to public broadcasters. Roughly 70% of that …

Oregon lawmakers ready to junk contentious wildfire map

Oregon’s wildfire map is again headed for the trash, and this time it might stay there. After years of working to chart the areas in the most danger of wildfires, Oregon lawmakers are conceding that the effort provoked too much opposition among rural …

The best mountain towns in America: 5 top destinations from Oregon to North Carolina

For those of us that love the mountains and wild backcountry, living in a mountain town is the dream. Fresh air, glorious scenery, a thriving outdoor scene and access to trails, slopes and superb places to camp are just some of the reasons escaping life in …

Saint Mary’s Stuns 5th Ranked Oregon Ducks Despite 6-3 Loss

In a tightly contested match, Saint Mary's limited the fifth-ranked Oregon Ducks to just four hits but ultimately lost 6-3 in game one of their doubleheader. After taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning, the Gaels fell behind due to a three-run homer …

Former Oregon Duck Kayvon Thibodeaux 'on thin ice' with the Giants

Dan Lanning Stays with Oregon Ducks, Declines NFL Coaching Offers

Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning has made it clear he has no intention of transitioning to an NFL coaching position. In a recent podcast appearance, he expressed satisfaction with his current role, stating he feels a strong connection with …

Jeld-Wen files WARN notice, shuttering Oregon factory

Jeld-Wen plans to permanently close its door plant in Chiloquin, Oregon, resulting in 128 job losses. The plant, which manufactures custom doors and frames, will cease operations and production will be moved to other Jeld-Wen facilities. The closure is …

Leader of Sinaloa-linked drug trafficking ring arrested in Salem, Oregon

The U.S. government says it made the largest fentanyl drug bust in the nation's history, arresting 16 people, including a man living in Salem. Attorney General Pam Bondi reported roughly 11.5 kilos of fentanyl, including three million fentanyl pills, …