'Holy grail' blood test that can detect up to 50 types of cancer may be even more effective than thought, researchers discover

A ground-breaking blood test can pick up cancer cases among patients who have been falsely reassured they do not have the disease, research has suggested. The Galleri test — dubbed the 'holy grail' for cancer — screens for more than 50 cancers,...

School Board hears administrators share views

An ad-hoc interim superintendent search committee was established by the Ketchikan School Board following conversations with school administrators Wednesday night in an attempt to fill the position once current interim Superintendent PJ Ford Slack...

Reducing Homelessness in the US: A Solutions-Focused, Research-Based Explainer

By Clark Merrefield In any municipality trying to serve and shelter homeless people in the U.S., journalists are likely to find a patchwork, decentralized support system, along with federal dollars being directed by state officials toward local...

Museum Genomic Research Reveals Pathogens Not Responsible for Franklin’s Bumble Bee Population Decline

For decades, Franklin’s bumble bee (Bombus franklini), a rare pollinator confined to a restricted range in northern California and southern Oregon, has mystified scientists with its precipitous population decline. Widely feared extinct since its...

‘This is on them’: As shutdown continues, Oregon members of Congress point fingers over health care

The federal government shutdown is nearing its fourth week. Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation describe a stalemate as hundreds of thousands of federal workers remain furloughed without pay, including many in Oregon, which is home to...

How to watch Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Oregon: TV channel and streaming options for October 25

The No. 6 Oregon Ducks (6-1) host a Big Ten showdown against the Wisconsin Badgers (2-5) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Autzen Stadium. How to watch Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon Ducks Wisconsin vs. Oregon odds Odds provided by BetMGM. Stats to...

What's New with Oregon Coast and Washington Coast King Tides 2025

Published 10/20/25 at 7:05 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Bandon, Oregon) – King Tides are ready to rule again. They are coming up for both the Oregon coast and the Washington coast – and both regions need your help. (Above: Seal...

2025-26 Men’s Basketball Season Opener: OIT vs Southern Oregon

The Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) Owls are set to begin their 2025-26 men's basketball season this weekend, hosting Southern Oregon in a traditional rivalry matchup. This rivalry contest will mark the 254th meeting between the two teams....

5 things to watch when the Cowboys play the Broncos

The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Denver, Colorado, where the elevation sits at 5,280 feet. For those who paid attention in science class, that’s exactly a mile above sea level, which is why they are accurately labeled the Mile High City. The...

Newport Marine Science forum postponed until government reopens

A research summit in Newport has been postponed because of the federal government shutdown. The Hatfield Marine Science Center holds an event each year to promote partnerships across its many programs. About 150 students, scientists and staff were...

Dem Govs Create Association To Challenge CDC, FDA In Name Of ‘Science’ And Health

More than a dozen Democrat governors have signed on to a new health alliance that is effectively meant to challenge the Trump administration’s health agencies. The Governors’ Public Health Association, which was created last week, seeks to dole...

Feeling ‘betrayed,’ Astoria resident announces bid for Oregon’s North Coast House seat

After the state representative he voted for in 2024 switched political parties, Astoria resident Christian Honl decided to enter the race himself. Honl, a retired tech professional, is running to represent Oregon’s House District 32, which...

Hundreds turn out at Oregon’s No Kings rally to protest Trump policies

Nearly 700 people took part in the “No Kings” rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, on the Ogle County Courthouse Square, protesting the policies and executive orders made by President Donald Trump and his administration. The Oregon event, organized by...

Committee Members Named for Oregon State Head Football Coach Search

CORVALLIS, OREGON – SEPTEMBER 14: Oregon State Beavers fans cheer against the Oregon Ducks at Reser Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images) Oregon State athletics press release – Committee Members...

Scientists develop blood test that detects over 50 types of cancer

A new research from North America has found a simple blood test capable of detecting more than 50 types of cancer. Results from a trial involving 25,000 adults in the United States and Canada show that the Galleri test, developed by American...

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William T. Vollmann is the author of monumental novels and first-hand reportage. Born in Los Angeles in 1959, Vollmann is known for his immersive approach to writing through lived experience, which has led him to explore life in its most extreme...

Hundreds of millions of dollars later, Oregonians disproportionately suffer from mental illness

No other state in the country has a higher prevalence of mental illness. At the same time, access to care in Oregon is improving. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project As one of her key campaign promises, Gov. Tina Kotek committed herself...

Researchers achieve proof of concept for generating eggs from somatic cells

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research published today in the journal Nature...

Stephen A. Smith responds to savage putdown from Kash Patel over 'dumb' claim Donald Trump is behind NBA mafia gambling probe

A defiant Stephen A. Smith insists he stands by his claim that Donald Trump is behind the NBA mafia gambling probe, despite FBI boss Kash Patel branding it 'the single dumbest thing' he's ever heard. The NBA was shaken to its core Thursday after...

Wave of bills pushed by Kennedy allies hits statehouses, endangering health protections

More than 420 bills attacking longstanding public health protections — vaccines, milk safety and fluoride — have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year as part of an organized, politically savvy campaign. Secretary of Health and...