Oregon hospitals face strain as Medicaid cuts loom under new federal spending bill

EUGENE, Ore. — Nearly 12 million Medicaid recipients across the country could lose health insurance following the passage of President Donald Trump's spending bill Thursday, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The passage of...

Oregon has improved automatic voter registration system, but some risks remain, audit finds

Oregon’s program that automatically registers eligible citizens to vote is generally safe and effective, but remains susceptible to potential errors or faulty data handling, according to an external audit released this week. The review, which was...

Oregon Democratic leaders warn of ‘devastating consequences’ after passage of Trump’s megabill

Oregon Democratic leaders expressed anger, devastation and disappointment with the passage of a nearly 900-page tax and spending cut bill by congressional Republicans expected to take health insurance and food assistance away from millions of...

Oregon Ducks set off recruiting fireworks, add to week’s haul with 4 and 5-star commitments

Oregon’s 2026 recruiting class vaulted into the top 10 after adding two more blue chip prospects. Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho and four-star safety Devin Jackson each committed Thursday to the Ducks, bringing the class to 10 blue...

Texas Tech football 2025 schedule preview: Get to know Oregon State Beavers

After what should be an easy first two weeks of the 2025 season, things kick up a few a notches for the Texas Tech football team in Week 3. The Red Raiders open the season with three straight home games and close non-conference play against Oregon...

Oregon leaders respond to passage of GOP megabill, warn of ‘devastating consequences’

Oregon leaders expressed anger, devastation and disappointment with the passage of a nearly 900-page tax and spending cut bill by Congressional Republicans expected to take health insurance and food assistance away from millions of Americans while...

Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson is in red-hot form heading into the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene, Oregon

The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now

Portland’s drinking roots date back to timber times at the turn of the 19th century, when it was a major hub for extractive resource industries from throughout the Pacific Northwest. In more recent years, its resources have turned cultural:...

Oregon jury convicts former Jayhawk Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former Kansas Jayhawk Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in...

Oregon DOJ warns of new phone transfer scam

The scam starts with unsolicited text messages or emails sent to people claiming their phone number is being moved to another provider, the Oregon DOJ said. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Justice is warning people about a new scam that...

What to know about Texas Tech football opponent Oregon State

After what should be an easy first two weeks of the 2025 season, things kick up a few a notches for the Texas Tech football team in Week 3. The Red Raiders open the season with three straight home games and close non-conference play against Oregon...

Oregon Jury Convicts Former Blazer Ben McLemore Of Raping Incapacitated Woman At Team Party

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday Dec. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy) OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA...

Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping woman

OREGON CITY, Ore. — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas...

Oregon Ducks leap into top 10 of 2026 recruiting rankings

Oregon fans celebrate on social media after big recruiting victories

Oregon’s law enforcement entities report a 265% increase in immigration enforcement efforts

Federal authorities asked Oregon law enforcement agencies 95 times for some kind of assistance with immigration enforcement over the course of the past 12 months, according to an annual state report released this week. The number represents a 265%...

Oregon Health Authority warns against recalled baby food

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a warning to parents and caregivers to avoid using a recalled baby food following reports of lead poisoning cases in two counties. Two cases of elevated blood lead levels were detected...

Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during… OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house...

Oregon labor bureau gets $19M budget boost to tackle wage claim backlog

Oregon’s labor bureau says it will stop prioritizing wage claims based on income by the end of 2025 after a significant funding boost approved by state lawmakers will allow the agency to tackle backlogs that have left wage theft and discrimination...

Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party