Watch one of the weirdest fish on Earth swim circles around Oregon fisherman

Salem nature photographer and content creator Brian Stone was salmon fishing alone Sept. 17 near Newport when he met one of the ocean’s strangest animals: an ocean sunfish. With the boat’s engine turned off, the cow-sized sunfish lingered and...

IHSA Football playoffs — seedings and pairings

Check out who will be playing who in the first round of the IHSA football playoffs. (WAND) – The high school football postseason is here! After nine hard-fought weeks on the field, programs are now locked in for their trips required to win a State...

Scientists create eggs from human skin cells, though not usable yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm to one day help people conceive. But the experiment resulted in abnormalities in the chromosomes,...

Football: Oregon – Indiana History

The Oregon Ducks have a very brief history on the gridiron with their new conference mates the Indiana Hoosiers. In the 20th century the teams only played a single home-and-home in 1963-64. Oregon defeated Indiana 28-22 in Portland (this was...

'The Big One' earthquake could actually unfold in two stages, say researchers

A recent study indicates that the simultaneous rupture of two major fault systems on North America's West Coast could pose a seismic threat surpassing the long-dreaded "Big One."Now, scientists are warning that California's infamous 'Big One'...

Indiana vs Oregon Prop Picks & Best Bets for College Football Week 7

Photo By - Imagn Images. Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) rolls out to throw a pass. One of the best matchups in college football this week takes place in Eugene, where the undefeated Oregon Ducks will play host to the undefeated...

The Golden Age of Artificial Intelligence in America Could Create a New Industrial Revolution

On July 23, 2025, the White House released its AI Action Plan, outlining the key priorities of the Trump Administration's AI policy agenda. In a speech announcing the plans, President Donald Trump stated that the Administration's AI policies will...

Oregon Department of Education releases statewide tests scores

EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Education released its 2024-25 school standardized test report. Schools throughout Oregon are still seeing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected student testing as their progress is...

Oregon secures $500K grant for natural hazard research with CLASH collaboration

EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon is receiving a nearly $500,000 grant to help fund research into natural hazards like landslides, floods, and wildfires over the next five years. The program is called "CLASH," which stands for Center for...

Oregon complies with Big Beautiful Bill food assistance changes as governor calls them ‘simply wrong’

Oregon announced that it is tightening eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, starting this month. The changes bring the state into compliance with H.R.1, the Republican tax and...

Oregon State athletic department defends contract with Blueprint Sports

Oregon State University’s athletic department denies claims that Blueprint Sports excessively profits from a deal struck in August. On Tuesday, sports business media outlet Sportico published an article regarding Blueprint’s business model and its...

The Mercury’s Sound Off for Sunday, Oct. 26

Courts. Are PA Supreme Court Justices seeking retention for 10-year terms truly deserving of such? They are prime examples of a legal system that now favors the interests of criminals over the law-abiding, non-citizens over citizens, and teachers’...

Indiana vs Oregon Same-Game Parlay for College Football Week 7

Photo By - Imagn Images. Dakorien Moore of the Oregon Ducks. The Indiana Hoosiers have done just about everything that can be asked from them except beating a top-tier opponent. The Oregon Ducks are the best opponent the Hoosiers will face this...

Oregon students make small gains but still lag pre-pandemic proficiency in key subjects

Oregon students have made small gains in key subjects over the last year but are still lagging behind the proficiency levels of their peers before the pandemic. The latest results from statewide assessment tests in English language arts, math and...

Scientists made human egg cells from skin cells 

Human egg cell isolated on white background image from Adobe Stock Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University produced human egg cells from skin cells, they reported in Nature Communications. Once fertilized, the eggs were able to form...

Portland’s ICE protests at their doorstep: Gas masks, 100-decibel din, sleepless nights

Mindan Ocon dashed in from her apartment balcony, quickly shut the sliding door and grabbed one gas mask from her dining table for herself and another one for her 3-year-old daughter who had started to cough. Ocon has learned to recognize the...

Older Oregonians now make up one of the fastest-growing segments of people experiencing homelessness.

Older Oregonians now make up one of the fastest-growing segments of people experiencing homelessness. PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon’s population grows older, experts say seniors are facing not only housing and health care challenges, but also a...

Old Farmers Almanac offers Thanksgiving weather warning for Oregon, Pacific Northwest

Published 8:46 am Friday, October 10, 2025 By SEAN STERLING / The Oregonian/oregonlive.com via TNS Experts are predicting a potential hiccup for those hosting Thanksgiving dinner in the Northwest. Nasty weather is likely to throw a monkey wrench...

Pacific University Named Oregon's Top Private National University

Body Caitlyn Sato '25 (center, in blue vest) presents her research during Pacific's Undergraduate Research Conference in October 2024. Photo by Thomas Lal. U.S News & World Report has ranked Pacific University as Oregon’s top private national...

Clatskanie People's Utility District - Clatskanie, Oregon

Clatskanie People's Utility District - Clatskanie, Oregon Clatskanie People’s Utility District is issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) from qualified firms to provide Architectural & Engineering (A&E) services. Statement of Qualifications...