Bend School Shooter’s Mother Twice Accused of Assault but Never Convicted
A conviction would have made it illegal for her to purchase the shotgun her son later used.
By Grace Benninghoff
PACs and Megadonors Shift Millions as Oregon Governor’s Race Enters Final Stretch
10/21/2026 - Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has outpaced Republican challenger Christine Drazan in fundraising for the Nov. 3 election, but both candidates’ donor bases have shifted since their 2022 race.
10/20/2026
Social Security Cost-of-Living Bump Helps, yet Possible Cuts Still Loom
10/16/2026 - In Oregon, ranked 11th for oldest population, many counties face disproportionate financial risks if Congress fails to prevent a projected 22% benefit cut by 2032.
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The Secret Behind the Attendance Numbers at Ducks and Beavers Football Games
10/12/2026 - More than 20% of fans’ tickets went unused last season, a trend that continues this fall.
Your Potluck Might Be a Crime in Oregon
10/9/2026 - One North Oregon Coast couple learned the hard way. Here’s what they’re doing about it.
State Housing Agency Regularly Exceeds Benchmark for Construction Costs
10/8/2026 - Oregon has the nation’s second-highest rate of homelessness, yet the state keeps funding affordable housing that costs far more than the national average.
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