Oregon National Guard deployment to Portland could cost…

The Trump administration directive deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland for 60 days could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the updated figures Oct. 1. The Oregon Military Department estimated on Sept. 30 that...

This picturesque road trip is the most-searched route in the US — and it passes by mountains and beaches

Frederick Thelen/GETTY IMAGES If you haven't hit the road yet this season, you better hop to it. And if you need ideas on where you should go on said road trip, Rustic Pathways, a student travel company, has a list. In July 2024, Rustic Pathways...

This Picturesque Road Trip Is the Most-searched Route in the U.S. — and It Passes by Mountains and Beaches

If you haven't hit the road yet this season, you better hop to it. And if you need ideas on where you should go on said road trip, Rustic Pathways, a student travel company, has a list. In July 2024, Rustic Pathways released its research on the...

HOMETOWN HYPE: Meet the Rich Surfing Community of Newport, Oregon

An iconic Newport, Oregon vista. Photo: Casey Felton Editor’s Note: The Hometown Hype film tour is presented by White Claw. The Newport, Oregon film premiere is August 9th at Newport’s Tastee Tiki. RSVP here. Travel along Oregon’s 363 miles of...

Nicholas McGuffin reaches $14M settlement in Oregon, more possibly to come

Nicholas McGuffin, who was exonerated in 2019 after a manslaughter conviction, has reached settlements totaling $14 million. McGuffin served nine years in prison for the 2000 death of 15-year-old Leah Freeman before being released. His exoneration...

No. 2 Oregon Ducks running back to redshirt remainder of 2025

Published 9:57 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 The No. 2 Oregon Ducks’ running back room got a little smaller this week. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said Wednesday that running back Makhi Hughes won’t be with the Ducks, at least on the field, for...

How much house does $500,000 buy you in Albany, Oregon?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now...

College football week six preview: Oregon State vs. Appalachian State

Oregon State football (0-5) looks to break up its losing streak Saturday and return from it’s longest road trip of 2025 with a win. The Beavers head 2,700 miles east to Boone, North Carolina, to take on Appalachian State (2-2) on Saturday. It’s...

Razor clamming reopens on Clatsop beaches

Razor clamming reopens on Clatsop beaches Published 9:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 Season had been closed for summer conservation CLATSOP COUNTY — Razor clamming reopened Wednesday, Oct. 1, along the Clatsop County coastline, following a...

Offbeat Oregon: Steamboat monopoly’s clever coup became a big mistake

The executives in charge of Henry Villard’s Oregon Railway and Navigation Co. no doubt thought they’d played their cards very cleverly when they bought the little screw-driven riverboat Gold Dust in 1881. They could not have been more wrong. The...

Week 6 picks: Tough tasks for Boise State and UW, a win for Oregon State, Vanderbilt visits Alabama and perfection vs. the spread

Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 6-6-1. Lines are courtesy...

Wildcats Set for Key Road Matchups Against #14 Western Oregon and Saint Martin’s

Story Links ELLENSBURG, Wash.- The Central Washington University women's soccer team (2-1-2, 0-1-1 GNAC) hits the road this week for a pair of GNAC matchups against #14 Western Oregon (5-1-1, 2-0-0 GNAC) and Saint Martin's (1-5-0, 0-2-0 GNAC). The...

8 essential fall activities in Oregon: Peak Northwest podcast

Oregon is perfect in the fall. From the crisp, bright days of September to the gray, mossy days of December, the Pacific Northwest has so much to offer this time of year. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we discuss eight of the most...

Did Oregon move quick enough to guarantee COVID vaccine access? Lawmakers weigh action

Did Oregon move quick enough to guarantee COVID vaccine access? Lawmakers weigh action Published 6:24 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 Proposal could be tucked into larger legislation for 2026 or delayed until 2027 Any Oregonian who wants the COVID-19...

I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. The most luxurious perk wasn't even on the train.

Updated 2025-10-02T12:35:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time from...

Mountain West Transfer Portal Team: Week 5

Welcome back to the Transfer Portal Team of the Week! Two-thirds of the Mountain West took the field on Saturday, with some teams looking better than others (looking at you, Colorado State, please figure it out). We have another elite lineup for...

Maui vacations, luxury watches: Wine buyer at major California grocery chain accused of taking bribes

A wine buyer for a major California grocery chain allegedly accepted lavish vacations, luxury watches, prepaid gift cards and other bribes in exchange for carrying certain wines, according to charges filed by prosecutors. The charges of commercial...

OHA wants your opinion on which Oregon beaches to monitor for health risks next year

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) at Oregon Health Authority invites the Oregon community to comment on a list of proposed beaches to monitor for health risks in 2026 and 2027. OBMP is a multi-agency effort between...

Oregon National Guard deployment to Portland could cost $10M

The Trump administration directive deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland for 60 days could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the updated figures Oct. 1. The Oregon Military Department estimated on Sept. 30 that...

Oregon State defense aims to replicate Boise State’s success against Appalachian State

CORVALLIS -- As Oregon State prepares to fly east for Saturday’s game against Appalachian State, the Beavers are hoping to find a way to ground the Mountaineers aerial attack. Keeping Appalachian State’s passing game in check starts with OSU’s...