Capital Chatter: Certainty is rare in Oregon politics

Published 5:27 pm Thursday, May 1, 2025 Rarely does true certainty exist at the Oregon Capitol, despite whatever bills the Legislature passes and whatever actions Gov. Tina Kotek takes. Great triumphs leave open the possibility for unfulfilled promises. …

Oregon Tech's Nita Cook named Cascade Collegiate Conference's softball player of year

All-CCC softball Player of the year: Nita Cook, Oregon Tech Pitcher of the year: Ayla Davies, Southern Oregon Co-newcomers of the year: Raygun Klippert, Eastern Oregon and Kasidy Yeoman, Providence Coach of the year: Greg Stewart, Oregon Tech Team …

Oregon governor signs bills for after-school and summer learning

Oregon governor urges bold investments in next legislative session

Oregon governor signs bill to expand summer learning

Nation’s largest restaurant chain closed hundreds of stores in 2024, including some in Oregon

Subway remains the nation’s largest restaurant chain, but the number of its sandwich shops nationwide declined for the ninth year in a row in 2024. The chain dipped to 19,502 U.S. stores, a net decline of 631 shops, QSR reported. Some of those closures …

Former All-American punter commits to transfer to Oregon

EUGENE — Oregon replaced its Australian punter with a former All-American Aussie punter. James Ferguson-Reynolds, who averaged 43.53 yards on 43 punts at Boise State last season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Thursday. An AFCA second team and AP …

Oregon State men’s basketball adds sharpshooting guard from transfer portal

Oregon State men’s basketball is adding three-point shooting to its roster via the transfer portal. Former Oakland guard Malcolm Christie announced his transfer to the Beavers on Thursday. Christie will utilize his extra year of eligibility to join coach …

Oregon hospitals’ bleak financials leaves them vulnerable to tariffs, proposed Medicaid cuts

Two weeks ago, Providence CEO Erik Wexler sent an email to the nonprofit health system’s staff describing a “perfect storm” threatening the organization’s financial stability. Since posting a loss of $1.4 billion in 2022, the Northwest health giant had …

Oregon’s popular electric vehicles rebates program to reopen

Oregon residents hoping to lower the cost of buying or leasing electric vehicles can soon apply for a state rebate – but they should act fast, as the program will likely be suspended once it runs out of money. The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will …