Air Conditioning Is Becoming More Vital to Oregon’s Public Health and Safety
The recent heat wave forebodes a dangerous summer for vulnerable groups.
By Khushboo Rathore
Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival
6/10/2026 - Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council will propose fixes later this month.
Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction
6/9/2026 - Southern Oregon University went from failing to an A in three years.
Former U.S. Senator Bob Packwood Dies at 93
6/6/2026 - The Senate’s master of the tax code will instead be remembered for the scandal that ended his career.
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State Liquor Commission Undercover Stings Plunge
6/5/2026 - Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission efforts to police bars that sell booze to minors have nosedived over the past 12 months.
Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director
6/4/2026 - Kate Sinner, a longtime Salem insider, replaces the agency’s embattled boss.
Fire Victims Ask Court to Disqualify Appellate Judge
6/2/2026 - Plaintiffs say Judge Anna Joyce’s previous work for PacifiCorp makes her ruling against them unfair.