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Kaylub Giamanco, Hero Who Stopped the Silver Rail Elementary School Shooter in Bend, Shares His Story
Kaylub Giamanco describes entering Silver Rail Elementary School and confronting the shooter in an October 23 OPB interview.
Hundreds Sign Up for Concealed Carry Licenses After Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting in Bend
Deschutes County reports 204 people signed up to begin the license process after the shooting. An added November training class has already filled.
Obama Backs Tina Kotek as Oregon Votes in a Governor Rematch
Barack Obama endorsed Tina Kotek in an October 20 campaign video as Oregon voters weigh a governor rematch and the November 3 ballot deadline.
Kotek and Drazan Raise $33 Million as Oregon Votes
Kotek and Drazan have raised more than $33 million in cash since 2025. Public filings show distinct donor coalitions as Oregon ballots arrive.
Bend Shooting Investigation Leads Toward an Evil Online World of Child Abuse, Blackmail and Coercion
OPB reports investigators are examining possible extremist connections in the Silver Rail shooting. Separate cases reveal how online networks exploit children; no co-conspirators have been confirmed.
Six Oregon Hotels Made a Pacific Northwest Top Ten in a New Reader Survey
Six Oregon hotels landed in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Pacific Northwest reader ranking, from Portland and Astoria to Cannon Beach and Eugene.
One Oregon Ballot Test Letter Took 11 Days as Election Mail Begins
A test letter took 11 days to reach one Oregon elections office. Here are the dates and return options voters need before November 3.