Oregon health insurers announce expected premium hikes for individuals and small businesses in 2026
Premium Increases for Oregonians’ Health Coverage Residents of Oregon who purchase health coverage through small businesses are facing premium increases next year. This change is part of the proposed adjustments from local health insurance companies for the 2026 Health Plan, with an average hike of around 10% for individuals and more than 11% for small […]
Oregon Girl Says Track Official Told Her to ‘Leave the Photo’ After She Spoke Out Against Trans Athlete
Oregon Girls Protest Trans Athletes at State Championships Last weekend, two high school athletes in Oregon made headlines after protesting the participation of transgender athletes in their competitions. Reese Edcard from Sherwood High and Alexa Anderson from Tigard High stepped onto the podium, expressing their concerns regarding trans contestants from Ida B. Wells High School. […]
Oregon man Oliver Widger, who left his job to sail with his cat, arrives in Hawaii to a warm welcome after a weeks-long trip
Oregon Man Completes Journey to Hawaii with Cat An Oregon man, Oliver Wigger, left his tire company job and decided to sail to Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix. He reached his destination on Saturday, greeted warmly at the Waikiki Yacht Club by Hawaii’s Governor, Josh Green. Wigger admitted to feeling a bit anxious around the […]
Volcano in the Pacific Ocean, 300 miles from Oregon, could erupt for the first time since 2015.
Potential Eruption of Underwater Volcano Near Oregon Scientists indicate that an underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon may erupt later this year. Known as the Axial Seamount, it’s located over 4,900 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean and approximately 300 miles from the Oregon coastline, and it’s showing signs of potential eruption for the first […]
Oregon House approves law preventing landlords from inquiring about immigration status
The Oregon House approved a law on Monday that stops landlords from inquiring about tenants’ immigration status. Lawmakers voted 36-15 in favor of this bill, following a similar decision made by state senators about two months earlier. “For too long, our immigrant community has lived under a cloud of uncertainty and fear,” said state Representative […]
Police search Oregon safari park after reports of starving lions and a dead tiger left for months
A dead tiger was discovered in a freezer, left there for several months. Meanwhile, a hungry lion and leopard were reported, raising serious concerns about the welfare of the animals. Without veterinary care, many animals have died. A local attraction, the park is home to over 450 animals and 75 species, yet operates with a […]
University in Oregon required to pay $400K to PETA for experiment involving rodents consuming large amounts of wine
The Oregon University of Health and Sciences has been ordered to pay $400,000 to animal rights groups after it didn’t comply with requests for public information about a peculiar experiment involving intoxicated rodents. This study involved taking in 15 bottles of wine daily into Prairie Voles habitats and then measuring their behavioral differences. Researchers experimented […]
Sabrina Ionescu excels in her return to Oregon
Eugene, Oregon – Highlights from WNBA Preseason Game Sabrina Ionescu exited the court during the game on Monday night, beaming as the crowd at Matthew Knight Arena applauded her performance. This was followed by an emotional five-year tribute. While her Liberty teammates and the opposing Toyota Antelope made their way to the bench, Ionescu paused […]
Sabrina Ionescu looks back on her legendary time at Oregon that started everything.
Eugene, Oregon – Kelly Graves, the head coach for the Oregon women’s basketball team, was left stunned by what he witnessed from above. It was December 14th, 2019. Below him, the Ducks had just trounced Long Beach State by 36 points, yet the crowd had dwindled to just two people, 15 minutes after the game […]
Axial Seamount volcano expected to erupt off the Oregon coast for the first time since 2015
A submarine volcano located around 300 miles off the coast of Oregon may erupt for the first time since 2015, potentially sending “very fluid lava” into the ocean. Recent observations noted over 1,000 earthquakes occurring daily in the region. Scientists are noticing increased volcanic activity at Axial Seamount, which is marked by swelling underwater in […]