U. Oregon to pay $193,000 after blocking conservative professor on Twitter

School has spent at least $724,000 after DEI social media manager blocked Bruce Gilley The University of Oregon will pay out $193,000 in legal fees to two legal groups representing a professor who it blocked on Twitter (now X) for saying “all men are …

Drag Show Performed on Floor of Oregon House

A drag show was performed on the floor of the Oregon House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to several reports. In a post on X, Oregon state Rep. Dwayne Yunker (R) confirmed that a drag show had been performed on the Oregon House floor “to …

Oregon activates emergency center as wildfires spread statewide

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to Level 3 – Regional Response as of 8:00 a.m. on June 17, 2025, due to escalating wildfire activity across the state. Several active …

Oregon unemployment rate rises to 4.8% as job losses hit key sectors

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon's unemployment rate climbed to 4.8% in May, up from 4.7% in April, continuing a gradual increase from 4.1% in May 2024. This marks a significant rise from the recent low of 3.6% in spring 2023. In comparison, the U.S. …

Oregon residents can access emergency prescription refills after evacuation

In the event that you need to evacuate due to an emergency, ideally you'd be prepared with everything you need packed into a go-kit. But evacuations can be challenging and stressful, especially if you were unable to grab your prescriptions when heading …

Oregon activates Emergency Coordination Center as wildfires burn across the state

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Department of Emergency Management activated the State Emergency Coordination Center on Tuesday in response to ongoing wildfires burning across the state. The ECC has been activated to Level 3 - Regional Response to help …

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

West Coast Baseball Soars: Oregon State, UCLA & Arizona Make Waves

The recent college baseball season showcased a resurgence of West Coast teams, marked by Oregon State, UCLA, and Arizona making significant strides despite not winning a College World Series title. These teams, representing different conferences and facing …

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire 50% of Providence Home Health and Hospice in Oregon.  Under the proposal, the for-profit company would take over management of Providence’s …

Oregon’s New Corporate Practice of Medicine Restrictions: Five Takeaways for Digital Health and Telemedicine Companies

On June 9, 2025, Oregon’s governor signed SB 951 into law, making Oregon one of the most restrictive states in the country with respect to the corporate practice of medicine. This law reflects a growing trend among states to revisit and reinforce the state …