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Where is the Meadowlark rock? Indigenous tribute to Willamette Falls is missing

Oregon consumers can own their own electrical utilities, and prepare for wildfires

How the college admissions game is shifting, part 1

What led 4 older Oregonians to the Portland ICE protests

This week features bestselling writer Elizabeth Gilbert as part of the Portland Arts and Lectures series at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

National groups are betting on blue-collar Democrats following Gluesenkamp Perez’s success

With deepest gratitude, I write to you today to share an important update. Thanks to your extraordinary support, we have closed this year’s $5 million budget gap created when Congress ended federal funding.

Shape note singing is one of the oldest forms of American folk music — and it has a thriving community in the Pacific Northwest.

A federal trial wrapping up Friday could determine whether President Donald Trump can legally deploy the National Guard in Portland.

The state offices are seeing a surge in calls as families prepare to have food benefits lapse starting Nov 1.

A look at how a generation of COVID students is faring in Oregon

At Work With Dean Defrees, a fourth-generation rancher in the Sumpter Valley.

Federal immigration officials arrested a parent near Eastwood Elementary School last Monday. Teachers and parents have been patrolling the neighborhood every morning since.

Oregon and Washington are falling so far behind on upgrades to the electrical grid that the states could start seeing rolling blackouts during extreme weather as soon as next year.

A federal trial in Oregon that could determine whether President Donald Trump can legally deploy the National Guard to the city of Portland is set to get underway Wednesday.

Oregon is the first state in the nation to be considered “Accessibility Verified” by Wheel the World, a nonprofit for travelers with disabilities.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday it wanted more time to decide whether to rehear arguments on the matter.

In her new novel, “Play You For It,” Portland author Sam Saldivar shares a romance about finding your place on and off the court.

Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley held the Senate floor this week with a marathon speech to protest President Donald Trump – and what he sees as the administration’s threats to democracy. He spoke for more than 22 hours.

An Oregon penitentiary is showcasing its inmates and their debating skills. They make arguments, speak to others' perspectives, and resolve disputes amicably — all of which can have a huge impact on their lives inside prison and out.

Funding for the federal government has been on hold for more than three weeks – but many people in the Northwest may not feel affected much so far. That could change on November 1st, when food stamp benefits end for 750,000 Oregonians.

The iconic outdoor store will keep two locations open with new ownership and an eye on community engagement. A third location in Scappoose was purchased by a local couple and rebranded as The Paddle Shack" this month.

As the governor prepares to launch a reelection bid many believe will succeed, she may need to address the sense that she has underwhelmed.

Portland police rejoin TriMet’s transit police for the first time since 2020

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.