Higher education
Oregon Tribal Student Grant helps Native American students afford college — and stick with it
State officials have approved about 450 applications in the grant’s first year, and more money is available.
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Oregon housing market cools, but only slightly
Even as interest rates rise, and prices start to level out, Oregon's housing market is still “red hot,” Realtors say.
Cottage Grove receives millions in federal funding to boost local tourism
The city has received funding to improve its park and historical downtown district.
Science & Environment
With a few cups of water, scientists use eDNA to study reclusive, rare creatures off West Coast
A growing technology is helping scientists save time and effort when they study rare critters and vast places.
A look at how Coos Bay is grappling with statewide challenges
There are a few interconnected issues affecting residents of the coastal community of Coos Bay. We talk to an advocate, peer mentors and a city council member about what is happening in the community.
High demand at crowded Oregon campgrounds causes fights, ‘camp pirates’
Some Oregon parks officials say high demand for crowded campsites is leading to arguments, fistfights and even so-called campsite pirates.
Jason Wahlawitsa fishes for salmon at Icicle creek at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery, June 4, 2021.
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The racism, and resilience, behind today’s Pacific Northwest salmon crisis
OPB investigative journalist Tony Schick shares this reporter's notebook. "Salmon have been endangered my entire life," he writes. "Here’s what I didn’t realize until I started reporting."
Supporters of Oregon bill to address unclaimed veterans remains will try again
The bill would direct county governments to work with mortuaries to identify unclaimed remains of veterans and start the process to arrange for burial in a national cemetery.
Oregon’s EMS provider shortage reaches ‘breaking point’
Emergency medical service providers throughout Oregon are sounding the alarm about workforce shortages in their field.
Pacific Northwest could soon double or triple its small number of seaweed farms
There's a rising tide of interest in opening seaweed farms in the Pacific Northwest. If even half of the current applicants succeed, it would more than double the small number of commercial seaweed growing operations in Oregon and Washington.
Storm Ian strengthens into a hurricane as it heads towards Cuba and Florida
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ian has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves closer to Cuba on a track expected to hit Florida in the coming days. Authorities in Cuba are planning evacuations.
The British pound hit a record low over fears about income tax cuts and debt
The British pound sank to $1.03, before stabilizing slightly, as traders and investors react negatively to new government plans to cut taxes for highest earners and businesses and boosting borrowing.
15 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia
Authorities say a gunman has killed 15 people and wounded 24 others in a school in central Russia.
Provisional results show Italy set for first far-right government since World War II
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) party is on track to be the biggest party in parliament, according to provisional results.
Civil rights law targets ‘cancer alley’ discrimination
The Biden administration is using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to investigate environmental discrimination by state agencies and others that receive federal funds.
Oregon Symphony’s newest conductor redefines ‘rock’ music
Deanna Tham, Oregon Symphony's newest associate conductor, describes how her passion for rock climbing helped her become a better musician.
Oregon governor candidates weigh in on death penalty
In the race to be Oregon's next governor, the Democratic candidate says she’ll continue Oregon’s moratorium on capital punishment, while the Republican and unaffiliated candidates indicate they will revoke it, which could allow the state to resume executions.
Politics
Addiction experts tell Oregon lawmakers the state has been too lax on drug use
They say that Measure 110 has reduced pressure on drug users to seek treatment.