Oregon Community Calendar: Nov. 6-16

Time, date, location subject to change. Thursday, Nov. 6 Taquitos meeting 4-5 p.m., The Creative Space 150B, Oregon Public Library, 200 N. Alpine Pkwy. Taquitos is a group of tweens in 4th and 5th grade who meet every month to work on special...

Oregon farmers launch network for small-scale growers in arid regions

Published 10:00 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The newly-formed Western Arid Grower Network aims to help small-scale vegetable farmers by collecting research and holding educational events. Co-founder Nella Mae Parks said there are plenty of books...

What Oregon's Dan Lanning said as team turns attention…

Oregon and Iowa will return from their bye weeks with a bang on Nov. 8, with a top-25 showdown at sold-out Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The No. 6 Ducks (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) and No. 24 Hawkeyes (6-2, 4-1) are tied with Southern California for fourth...

EV rebate program in Oregon closing eligibility window

The Charge Ahead Rebate, the second type of rebate offered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for new and used electric vehicles, will be suspended Dec. 5. Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 4 to purchase or lease...

Opinion: Oregon leaders’ electoral success in 2026 starts with business

Published 6:34 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 National pundits will read the tea leaves from this week’s elections looking for a winning message for 2026 races. But in Oregon, with our highest-in-the-Northwest unemployment rate, the answer is...

What stood out from Kirk Ferentz before Hawkeyes No. 6 Oregon

IOWA CITY — Back at it after another bye week, Iowa football returns to action for a Week 11 showdown against No. 6 Oregon inside Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are in decent shape as the final month of the college football regular season hits....

Mark Owens files for reelection to Oregon House

Published 1:28 pm Tuesday, November 4, 2025 CRANE — Oregon Rep. Mark Owens, whose district includes Baker County, launched his campaign for reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Owens has represented House District 60 since 2020. He was initially...

Watch: Beach walker runs stranded shark back to sea in Oregon

For Colleen Dunn, Oct. 10, 2025, unexpectedly turned into a day she won’t forget. The evening started like many others: a walk along the shoreline near Nehalem Bay State Park with her two dogs, searching for sand dollars. “Come on universe, I just...

Leistikow: Iowa-Oregon might be biggest game at Kinnick since 2015

IOWA CITY — Kinnick Stadium is about to host its biggest football game since … maybe 2015? Arguments could be made that a handful of Hawkeyes home games had higher stakes in Kinnick over the past 9½ seasons than this Nov. 8 matchup between No. 24...

[Webinar] Environment & Product Regulation - New Chemicals & TSCA - November 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

November 18th, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Join us for a lively discussion of chemistry fundamentals and information on how to navigate the EPA’s New Chemical Review process. Led by Dr. Alex Stanton, who recently joined Wiley from the EPA’s New...

IDFG: 17 convicted for wildlife violations in Idaho after extended investigation

A traffic stop led to the recovery of five mule deer heads and initiated a two-year investigation. Officials said 35 animals in total were unlawfully taken in Idaho. TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Warning: This article includes a graphic image. Reader...

The cool-girl guide to Oregon: Your ultimate Pacific Northwest road trip

The Big American Road Trip. An idea that had been simmering in my mind for some time now. I’d mapped a decent part of California, braved the thundering New York subways, got lost while solo adventuring in Arizona, soaked myself in the Florida...

Judge: Oregon climate lawyer’s actions ‘not acceptable’

PORTLAND, Ore. - An Oregon judge described a plaintiff lawyer’s undisclosed involvement in scientific studies as a “gobsmacking failure” to reveal potentially biased evidence in a high-profile climate lawsuit. Chevron asked Judge Benjamin Souede...

13 Strange Environmental Sounds No One Has Been Able to Explain

The natural world is full of mystery, but nothing captures the imagination quite like enigmatic sounds that defy explanation. From eerie hums to strange underwater noises, these anomalies leave even scientists scratching their heads. Here are 13...

Other Views: Oregon open primary initiative would let all participate

Other Views: Oregon open primary initiative would let all participate Published 5:00 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Many voters are left out of the state’s primary elections The Oregon Legislature, dominated as it is by the two major parties, often...

Environmental groups ask Maryland PSC to fast-track storage deployment

Credit: Fluence Environmental and consumer advocates are asking the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to lower Marylanders’ electricity bills by rapidly acquiring new, low-cost clean energy and storage as authorized by the Next Generation...

Oregon teacher abuse investigations are taking years to complete, leaving students and schools in limbo

Investigation delays are costing school districts millions of dollars and causing students to wait months or years for resolutions. Hundreds of cases are pending. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon state agency responsible for investigating educator...

Oregon leaders’ electoral success in 2026 starts with business

National pundits will read the tea leaves from this week’s elections looking for a winning message for 2026 races. But in Oregon, with our highest-in-the-Northwest unemployment rate, the answer is simple: jobs and the economy. Oregon Democrats...

Sustainable Beverages For Holiday Gifting And Gathering

This holiday season, as you select drinks for hosting and gifting, opt for beverages produced by small, local businesses that prioritize socially and environmentally sustainable practices. getty With the winter holidays approaching, it’s time to...

Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness

A coalition of Democratic states are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop new eligibility restrictions for the program that allows student loan forgiveness for government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service. The Public...