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August 02, 2026
  • Oregon Climate Action Commission votes to adopt goals
  • Study: wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy
  • Why sentencing reform for domestic violence survivors keeps falling short in Oregon
  • Bad headline for Kotek
  • FEMA backtracks, will authorize funds to fight west zone of Rowe Creek Complex
  • Federal SNAP changes set to change across S. Oregon Over next year
  • Has your well gone dry? State asks well owners to report it
  • Man accused of setting series of fires in E. Oregon as wildfire season intensifies
  • Marion Co judge accused of misconduct called to resign
  • Mount Hood fire lookout burns down in Grasshopper Fire
  • Thousands of firefighters battle growing Rowe Creek Complex in central Oregon
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve firefighting pilot provides aerial fire support in Oregon
  • Wildfire potential on North Oregon coast; be prepared
  • (video clip) Portland still a hell hole?
  • North Plains appoints short-term city manager amid staffing exodus
  • Oregon OK's takeover of Santiam Hospital by Salem Health
  • Portland may put the brakes on right-on-red turns
  • Salem company fined for polluting Pringle Creek with cherries, bleach
  • The Blue Angels return to Oregon air show for their 80th anniversary, Aug. 14-16
  • Oregon scientists search inactive underwater volcano for rear fish
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    August 01, 2026
  • MultCo Dems calls for Rep. Bynum's resignation
  • How ‘Defund the Police' laid waste to Portland
  • ODF boss: Why 2026 wildfire season is worst
  • Free doula support for Black mothers
  • Fans clash at Moda Center over Indiana Fever's comments
  • Kotek, Drazan to face off in KOBI-TV debate
  • Oregon orders insurance $$ for wildfire victims
  • Sen. Brock Smith asks Feds to reconsider denial of FEMA funds for wildfires
  • Gusty winds, heat to test fire lines as crews make some gains on major Oregon wildfires
  • Just weeks after bills dropped, PGE wants to raise rates again. Here's why.
  • Oregon construction hiring slows even as companies stay busy
  • Rare brain disease detected in Oregon sheep. First known US case in 5 years
  • Social media defamation case moves forward
  • Tech manufacturer wins Oregon tax breaks for $1.5 billion expansion
  • The liquor aisle debate is back on Oregon's ballot horizon
  • New container redemption options announced after Delta Park closes
  • PPS school consolidations report
  • Oregon DHS employee arrested for child neglect after infant left in car
  • Random: 10-car window smash, suspect flees
    • July 31, 2026
  • Drazan commits to debates - Kotek declines
  • Kotek orders data center land withdraw
  • Oregonians can't afford basics
  • Oregon on pace for most historic wildfires
  • PGE seeks 8th consecutive rate increase
  • Blazers Prez: Litigation threat ‘wielded as weapon'
  • College tuition waiver for homeless students
  • Economy slowed a bit
  • Lars Larson: Truth on Oregon wildfires
  • Naked man released early from jail before kidnapping
  • Portland moves to regulate robotaxis
  • Ranchers protecting their land from wildfires
  • Rep. Iverson: Fair Federal Wildfire Funding
  • Shelter staff told guests they could 'get high' nearby — according to whistleblower
  • The fight to save Southern Oregon University
  • Week of Activities Planned for Lloyd Center's Final Days
  • What's in Portland's arena renovation term sheet?
  • ‘OPB Politics Now': SW WA race could decide Congress