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Oregon Fires Offensive Coordinator Drew Mehringer After Another Frustrating Loss
Oregon fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer on October 25 after a 21–10 loss at Illinois. The Ducks are 4–3, with a replacement still unannounced.
This Oregon Zoo Video Might Be the Cutest Thing You See All Fall
Watch Oregon Zoo sea otters dunk miniature pumpkins in an adorable fall video, then learn why the zoo’s otters play basketball.
That Oregon Life Will Donate $1 Per Coffee Bag Sold to Support Silver Rail Elementary
Our Kindness Matters fundraiser supports Silver Rail Elementary PTO with $1 per eligible coffee bag and Oregon calendar sold October 24 through December 31, 2026. Direct PTO donations are also welcome.
Brandi Kruse and Group Escorted From Portland Thorns Game Amid XX-XY Shirt Dispute
A disagreement among spectators at a Portland Thorns match Friday night ended with security escorting political commentator Brandi Kruse and other attendees out of Providence Park. The incident, recorded in several videos shared online, involved a…
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.