Oregon is facing a serious issue with student literacy. Governor Tina Kotek is pushing for better reading education, but the state's universities are not fully on board. The governor formed a panel to improve how future teachers are trained. The panel suggested using more research-backed teaching m
Oregon State University has a new head coach, and his name is JaMarcus Shephard. This move comes after the school decided to part ways with Trent Bray, following a rough start to the season. Shephard brings a lot to the table. He was an assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator at Alabama. T
Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac
Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36
Oregon's hospitals are in a tough spot. They're cutting services and letting people go. This isn't just a problem for the hospitals. It's a problem for everyone in Oregon. Hospitals are big employers. They bring in a lot of money. But they need a strong economy to stay afloat. The state's economy i
Oregon is making big changes to how money flows in politics. Starting in 2027, new rules will limit how much people can give to candidates running for statewide offices. The cap is set at $3, 300 per person for each election cycle. These changes come from a law passed in 2024, known as House Bill 40
Oregon has a powerful tool to fight gun violence, but not everyone is using it. In 2017, the state passed a law that lets police or family members ask a court to temporarily stop someone from accessing guns if they're a danger to themselves or others. This is called an extreme risk protection order,
Oregon State University is making big changes in its sports department. They are saying goodbye to Brent Blaylock, their deputy athletic director. At the same time, they are looking closely at their deal with Blueprint Sports, a company that helps manage NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for ath
Oregon stands out as one of the few states without campaign finance limits. This has led to a flood of money into political campaigns. Many people wonder why Oregon doesn't look at other states for solutions. Other states have rules that work well. Why not take those ideas and adjust them to fit Ore
Oregon is in for a chilly surprise this weekend. A big snowstorm is heading to the state's mountain passes, with up to a foot of snow expected. This is thanks to a mix of moisture and cooler air moving in, pushing snow levels down to between 3, 000 and 5, 000 feet. The areas most likely to see heav
