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October 19, 2026

Dems $$ lead in Congress swing seats

Ducks player arrested

PDX spat: Ballot measure vs mayor

Conservatives launch final, surprise GOTV blitz

Hero dad: Importance of defying restrictive gun laws

No Kings protest says vote early

Stranger Things star visits Portland

$1.5M in tax fraud for La Mota

Amazon, data centers & Governor race

Oregonians working in Clark Co. WA doubles

Oregon property tax statistics report

Missing mail disrupts Oregon coast commerce as Congress presses USPS for answers

Nearly 90% of Oregon is in drought as rain year begins

New FSTC guidance doubles scholarship credit for married taxpayers

Pet lobby issues worst ad of election … so far

Sec.of State says people should ‘have a lot of confidence' in state's election security

WA foster parents no longer have to support LGBTQ+ kids in their care

‘Join the National Guard' for family, says Oregon's newest general

Measure 26-267 backers say ballot measure aims to improve city's democracy

The Portland places that explain this year's City Council races

Central Oregon Strong: Silver Rail Elementary letter campaign

Prayer outpouring, charity, healing dogs come to Bend rescue

Too soon to say whether criminal charges will be filed in Silver Rail aftermath

New details in deadly Oregon shooting investigation

Portland man arrested after threatening TriMet passenger with machete

October 18, 2026

3rd party-candidate, massive campaign $$ (Senate #3)

WSJ: Good guy with gun saves lives

Lawmakers urge USDA to save state's hazelnuts

NY Post: Disabled girl fights for life after school maniac shooting

Gun expert on Bend school security

Bend: People come together to grieve, reflect

Elementary goes secure, man threatens to ‘shoot kids'

City candidates chooses places that define their races

Bend: Community resources, support offered

More signs of abused pets among homeless

'No Kings' rally in downtown Portland urges voters to vote

Bend-La Pine Schools to reopen Wednesday after three-day closure

Days-long Morrison Bridge lane closures begin Monday

Firefighters gain ground on 281 acre West Fork Evans Creek fire

La Pine veteran ends settlement talks in Oregon recall petition lawsuit

McMinnville parks development charges going up, but less than expected

Trader Joe's to open more than 30 new stores 'soon,' including in OR, WA

Bend lumberjack statue dressed as angel to honor Silver Rail Elementary

PPS superintendent urged to slow down decision on possible school closures

Driver arrested after crashing car through south Salem apartment, injuring resident

October 17, 2026

Poll: Trump and Oregon

NY Times: Oregon has no law to punish parents over shootings

Bend shooting: Latest details, hard questions

Drazan: Fight ‘disconnect' that burdens ag

Portland businesses weigh safety after downtown shooting

Bend father hailed as hero

Rep. Skarlatos on tragic Bend shooting

Feds intercept ‘suspicious' package intended for Oregon election office

Lars Larson: Thank God for “good guy with a gun”

Oregonian endorses 4 more years of failure

Bend shooting likely to heighten gun debate in Gov's race

Marion County commissioners stall deployment of recommended ballot boxes

Oregon to lower flags Friday as State mourns victims of deadly Bend school shooting

Wondering where your ballot went? New tool helps

Election 2026: Ashland City Council candidates say why they're the best choice

J.H. Baxter stormwater treatment system lapsed after president left prison

No on costly Hillsboro property tax hike (Measure #34-355)

By closing Marysville Elementary, PPS could risk defaulting on a state contract

Former Loring Shelter, one-time Ramada Inn, cleared and secured by Medford officials

ICE returns truck driver accused in deadly crash to Bend for trial