‘Daddy’s here always’: Oregon Symphony helps parents who’ve been homeless write songs for their children

When Hunter Chamberlin, a young Portland father, sat down to write a letter to his 3-year-old son, poetry poured out. “You strike like lightning, raining joy on everything,” he wrote to his son, nicknamed Pogi after the Tagalog word for handsome. Those …

Oregon State acquires 3,110 acres next to Forest Park for research, logging and recreation

Oregon State University has acquired 3,110 acres of industrial timberland just outside Portland on the north edge of Forest Park and plans to run it as a working research forest for logging, education and recreation, the university announced Friday. The …

Judge overrides ouster of Oregon coast mayor, in latest twist

A Lincoln County Circuit Court judge ordered Waldport Mayor Heide Lambert temporarily reinstated to her post on Thursday, after the City Council voted to expel Lambert from office last month and she was arrested for taking her seat at the council table a …

Readers respond: Learn about Oregon crosswalk laws

The other day I was walking across the street with my bike. Another motorist swore at me and yelled “Go to a crosswalk!” Check the Oregon Driver Manual, please. The section on pedestrians says, “There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not …

New Parking Rules at Oregon’s Multnomah Falls You Need To Know

New Parking Rules at Oregon’s Multnomah Falls: Here's What You Need To Know I've often been to Multnomah Falls, but it's been a while. I didn't realize that there were new parking rules since my last visit. Unlocking the New: Essential …

Here's where Burgerville will open its next Oregon location

Oregon HS senior athletes look forward to competing at college level

It was spring signing day for high school athletes heading to college from Glencoe HS. Published: May. 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM PDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago Email This Link Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Oregon arts groups face crisis as NEA pulls funding amid broader financial struggles

“It’s been the most tumultuous week ever,” Brian Weaver said recently, days after being notified that the National Endowment for the Arts was withdrawing a $25,000 grant intended to support the Portland Playhouse production of August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s …

CFB recruiting: Washington stays hot with in-state star, Oregon takes another hit and UCLA preps for big weekend

Oregon Dept. of Wildlife warns to leave baby animals alone