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The Bridge of the Gods Just Turned 100 and It Began With a Family Handshake
The Bridge of the Gods turns 100 on October 26, 2026. Its opening began with a brother and sister meeting above the Columbia River.
Massive Fire at Pacific Seafood in Newport Triggers Evacuations Amid Ammonia Concerns
NEWPORT, Ore. — Sunday, October 25, 2026: A massive fire at a Pacific Seafood processing facility on Newport's Historic Bayfront sent thick smoke billowing over Yaquina Bay Sunday morning, prompting emergency evacuations and concerns about potentially…
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.