Governor Tina Kotek Leading Oregon Delegation On Trade Mission To South Korea And Japan

Tina Kotek, center, was accompanied by her wife Aimee Wilson, right, as Kotek was sworn in as Oregon governor at the state Capitol building in Salem, Ore., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP, Pool) SALEM, Ore. – Governor...

Here’s when king tides are coming to the Oregon coast this fall and winter

Fall and winter at the Oregon coast can be cozy, moody and dramatic. They can also be dangerous for people walking on or near the beach, especially during king tide season. Coastal visitors should always keep an eye on National Weather Service...

Alleging ‘secrecy,’ ACLU and Oregon resident sue for Flock camera records 

Alleging ‘secrecy,’ ACLU and Oregon resident sue for Flock camera records Published 6:41 am Thursday, October 23, 2025 Other cities with cameras have released similar records, complaint alleges A Eugene resident backed by Oregon’s chapter of the...

California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show

The October 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour was packed with innovation, insight, and a deep look at the future of farming — from fertilizer and fungicides to fully autonomous sprayers. Broadcasting from the FIRA USA Ag Automation Show in...

The Thirsty Growler: Oregon breweries expand into cannabis drinks

Published 11:38 pm Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Two of Oregon’s biggest craft breweries have jumped into the cannabis beverage market, making fruit-flavored seltzers infused with THC. McMenamins and Rogue Ales & Spirits launched their non-alcoholic...

Oregon Farms Lose $4.1M per Year to Natural Hazards

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly critical driver of food price inflation...

Beach Hazards, High Surf Alerts Extended for Oregon Coast, Into Weekend for Some Areas

Updated 10/22/25 at 8:25 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Coos Bay, Oregon) - Beach hazards continue into the entire weekend, from the south Oregon coast into the south Washington coast. Meanwhile, heavy surf advisories extend well...

Bones of N. Oregon Coast Sperm Whale Getting Shuffled As Rest of It Turns Into Globster

Published 10/22/25 at 7:25 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Gearhart, Oregon) – Davy Jones's locker is not a quiet graveyard, it seems. (All photos Tiffany Boothe / Seaside Aquarium) Just in time for Halloween, a striking monstrosity...

Science is putting a human brain in a robot body and nothing will ever be the same

Breadcrumb Trail Links Science From a plane crash victim whose legs no longer function to a paralyzed Humboldt Broncos survivor — how supermachinery is restoring humanity Published Sep 13, 2025 • Last updated Sep 13, 2025 • 20 minute read...

Oregon’s 2025 wildfires burned smaller, but closer to humans

Oregon’s statewide 2025 fire season officially wrapped Friday with significantly fewer acres burned at a lower cost to the state than in previous years. But fires this year got much closer to communities, state fire officials said, burning 200...

Oregon Humanities livestreams conversation on Oct. 27 in La Grande

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, October 22, 2025 LA GRANDE — Oregon Humanities welcomes Akhil Reed Amar for an onstage conversation that will be livestreamed to HQ, 112 Depot St. According to a press release, Amar will have a conversation with Adam...

Sea cucumbers wash ashore by the thousands in coastal Oregon town

Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed up on the beach in the Oregon coastal town of Seaside thanks to a combination of heavy surf and low tide. The partially translucent, pink gelatinous creatures are called skin breathing sea cucumbers. They...

The Modern Supervisor’s Guide to Safer Construction Practices

The role of a construction supervisor has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Beyond managing schedules and coordinating teams, today’s supervisors must ensure that every element of a project runs safely and efficiently. As workforces grow...

They Were Drilling Off Oregon. What They Found Could Shake All of California

When the massive subduction zone lying under the Pacific Northwest shifts, it does so violently. A magnitude 9 or higher earthquake in this region would unleash catastrophic shaking, followed by tsunamis and landslides that multiply the...

New underwater technology could give scientists a direct line to orcas

The cable deployed in Haro Strait can be divided into what scientists call "virtual hydrophones" — discrete listening points along its entire length. ROCHE HARBOR, Wash. — A two-kilometer fiber-optic cable now resting on the seafloor off the San...

Burnside Bridge project faces new delay, higher costs in Oregon

In September 2024, an inverted-Y cable stay design was chosen for the new Burnside Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Due to ongoing uncertainty about federal funds for the project, construction was delayed again. (Submitted Photo: Multnomah County)...

Scientists raise eyebrows at costly new blood detox treatments: 'You're going to be reexposed'

Even the ultra-wealthy are not shielded from their pervasive reach. by Kim LaCapriaOctober 22, 2025 By now, the widespread, multi-pronged risks linked to microplastics and "forever chemicals" are well-documented and ever-present in the news cycle....

KLCC’s Oregon Rainmakers: Micro-LED manufacturing comes to Eugene

The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This...

Ashton Stamps transfer portal: Top 3 landing spots for LSU cornerback if he enters the portal ft. Oregon

Veteran LSU Tigers cornerback Ashton Stamps had the second-most pass breakups in the SEC last season and was seen as a key cog in coach Brian Kelly's 2025 team. Despite the hype around the cornerback, Stamps has only played in 18 snaps this...

Oregon Community Calendar: Oct. 23 to Nov. 2

Time, date, location subject to change. Thursday, Oct. 23 POV Teen Book Club 4:30-5:30 p.m., The Creative Space, 150B, Oregon Public Library, 200 N. Alpine Pkwy. For teens in grades 6-12. Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month during the...