The Latest Breaking News from Oregon

Appeals court nixes $1.1 billion timber award against Oregon

The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned a $1.1 billion verdict against the state over its forest management practices

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

In Central Oregon, a Prohibition lava cave tour — with cocktails

DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — We are in one of the darkest, quietest places on earth: an ancient subterranean cave in Central Oregon’s volcanic, sage-covered high desert. At this moment, 30 feet underground and about 3,000 feet deep, our naturalist guide has instructed us to turn off our headlamps and…

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022

Eight candidates running in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Democratic primary election

Eight candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District on May 17, 2022. Incumbent Peter DeFazio (D), who has represented the district since 1987, announced he would not seek re-election in 2022 on Dec. 1, 2021.

Ballotpedia · Apr 21, 2022

Biden set for first Pacific Northwest trip since election

President Joe Biden is stretching his legs this week with a rare overnight visit to the Pacific Northwest, heading to Portland, Oregon, and Seattle

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

The Boogie Fland Blog: Starting Nike EYBL, Tik Tok, Recruiting and More

After a dominant start to the AAU season, Fland is already drawing interest from Oregon, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan and others.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022

2022 NFL Draft Rankings: Final Big Board Top 262

From Aidan Hutchinson to a potential Mr. Irrelevant and 15 Georgia Bulldogs in between.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022

# of contested primaries in Oregon at 10-year high

By: David Luchs

Ballotpedia · Apr 20, 2022

Oregon tribe opposes water release for farmers

A Native American tribe in Oregon is assessing its legal options after the U.S. government said it would release water from a federally operated reservoir to downstream farmers along the Oregon-California border

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Checks and Balances: SEC publishes proposed climate disclosures rule

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Apr 19, 2022

Oregon state legislative elections set to have the most contested primaries since at least 2014

Voters in Oregon will have more decisions to make in their upcoming state legislative primaries elections than at any point since at least 2014. Of the 150 possible primaries, 38—or 25.4%—are being contested by more than one candidate. 

Ballotpedia · Apr 19, 2022