Athletes from around the globe are in Italy for the Winter Olympics. But in Oregon, a different breed of athlete has been training — and competition can get a little… hairy.

In this provided photo, Eugene equestrian Carey Norland competes in the World Yabusame Championships in Towada, Aomori, Japan, in October 2025. Yabusame is a form of Japanese horseback archery that ...

Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson may soon have a notable challenger as she works toward reelection. In recent weeks, state Sen. Dick Anderson, a Lincoln City Republican, has been ...

With its natural beauty, Oregon might seem an ideal place to live for many people. But for many retirees, moving to the ...

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After signaling a desire for a new policy that would allow city councilors to bring loaded firearms to City Hall, Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith says she “denounces violence” but wants ...

This year’s annual Spring Home & Garden Show celebrates Portland as the City of Gardens with stunning collaborations with ...

Organizers of a truffle dog championship for amateurs in Oregon hope it will draw more people to truffle hunting with dogs, which some experts say could improve the Pacific Northwest's truffle crop.

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ryan Knutson: Our colleague, David Uberti, was doom-scrolling on Sunday night, ...

This State Gave Homeless Youth $1,000 a Month. Two Years Later, the Program Concluded with 'Startling' Results ...

Product distributors are calling for changes to Oregon’s new statewide recycling program, saying fees that kicked in last year are making it hard to do business in the state. OPB’s April Ehrlich ...

As lawmakers gavel in the five-week session on Monday morning, they — like the protagonist of the 1993 Bill Murray film — are caught in a bit of a time loop. As in 2025’s session, the Legislature ...