Opinion: Trump’s new order could redefine protests as ‘domestic terrorism’

Protesters gather outside of a downtown U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Oct. 4, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS) President Donald Trump’s executive order designating antifa as a “domestic terrorist...

Best Banks and Credit Unions in the West for 2026

Regional and community banks can provide excellent rates and service. In the western states, there are several excellent banks and credit unions that offer higher-than-average APYs, low account fees and added customer perks. To help you find the...

Federal shutdown limits Oregon’s September jobs report, but available data shows losses

Oregon was unable to release its normal monthly employment estimate for September due to the federal government shutdown. The state relies on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate statewide and local reports of joblessness....

No Kings Day: What’s Really Driving the Protests?

Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day, according to the organizers of the massive day of demonstrations protesting President Donald Trump’s administration — from his...

Oregon Ranks #14 for Women in Construction Pay

The U.S. construction industry experienced a surge in demand in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. The intense real estate market during the pandemic highlighted the shortage of housing stock across the United States. Between 2020 and...

These Oregon casinos are giving away free bonus coins this week that can be turned into real money

From scaling the walls of Smith Rock to skiing down Mount Hood, Oregonians love adventure. However, not every thrill needs a mountain pass or a rope. The latest no-deposit casino bonuses in Oregon this week deliver a different kind of thrill, and...

Bernie Sanders, Mehdi Hasan, Brandon Johnson and More Give Fiery Speeches at ‘No Kings’ Rallies: ‘America Can Defeat This Fascist Threat’ | Video

More than 2,500 No Kings protests against the Trump administration kicked off across the United States (and in several European capitals) on Saturday, with millions of people expected to march at rallies attended by politicians, celebrities, media...

Oregon HS Students Walk Out Over Trans Locker-Room Policy

Students at a southern Oregon high school walked out of class last week, igniting a tense community debate over transgender rights, student privacy, and school policy. The protest came after a transgender student had been using girls’ restrooms...

Oregon gas prices keep falling ‘like the autumn leaves,’ AAA reports; Bend average now below $4 a gallon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday - and that includes Bend's prices falling below the $4 mark. Here's AAA's...

New research says Cascadia and San Andreas faults could be linked

OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA -- With the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill approaching, new research suggests a potential link between two major fault lines that could affect the West Coast. Chris Goldfinger, a professor and researcher of...

Oregon Community Calendar: Oct. 16-26

Time, date, location subject to change. Thursday, Oct. 16 Read to Therapy Dog Millie 4-4:15 p.m.; 4:15-4:30 p.m. and 4:45-5 p.m. Children’s Program Room 135, Oregon Public Library, 200 N. Alpine Pkwy. Ages 5 and up. This registration is for one 15...

Government Shutdown Triggers Flight Delays, Political Blame Game Unfolds

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 (Reuters) – A video blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown began airing at airports nationwide on Thursday, further exacerbating tensions as flight delays continue to mount. The shutdown, now in its ninth...

Marion County public defender office sues Oregon agency, fighting attorney caseload 'quota system'

The plaintiffs hope that the Oregon Supreme Court will mandate a caseload standard which won't threaten defense attorneys' ethical obligations to their clients. SALEM, Ore. — A nonprofit public defense firm in Marion County is suing the Oregon...

Oregon State research spending tops $400M two years in a row

At a time when the federal government is making drastic cuts in funding to institutions of higher education and major healthcare programs like Medicaid, Oregon State University has some good news. OSU eclipsed the $400 million mark in research...

Four Observations from Nebrasketball’s 90-89 Exhibition Win Over No. 8 BYU

LINCOLN—The 2025-26 season just got a hell of a primer. In an exhibition at Pinnacle Bank Arena between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and No. 8 BYU Cougars, it was NU emerging victorious, 90-89. Here are four thoughts on the game. An electric...

Oregon Will Spend $700M+ More on Illegals’ Healthcare Than Police

The Democrat-run state of Oregon is reportedly set to spend more than twice as much on a program that provides healthcare benefits to illegal aliens as it will spend on police. This explains so much about the state that contains violence-plagued...

Oregon State University enrollment largest in Oregon, continues to grow

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State is the largest university in Oregon for the 12th straight year with 38,460 students, according to preliminary enrollment figures released today. “We’re proud to deliver on our mission as a modern land grant...

CVS completes takeover of Rite Aid assets after bankruptcy 

CVS Pharmacy announced it would take over select Rite Aid assets across the United States, including the prescription files from 626 stores, in a news release on Oct. 15. The drugstore chain acquired stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington as well...

Oregon’s Health Program for Illegal Immigrants Now Outspends State Police by More Than $500 Million

State records show Oregon will spend $1.5 billion on free health care for illegal immigrants—over twice the amount budgeted for its state police. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Oregon will spend more on providing free health care to illegal immigrants...

UK election watchdog to update rules on crypto-based political donations

The UK’s Electoral Commission is planning to update its approach to crypto-based political financing. This comes after Reform UK, a major political party, informed the commission that it had received a crypto donation in recent weeks. According to...