Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction
Southern Oregon University went from failing to an A in three years.
By James Neff
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.
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.
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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.
The Story Behind the Abrupt Departure of One of Oregon’s Highest-Paid Public Employees
5/29/2026 - Longtime Salem insider Chip Terhune scored a great gig. Last month, without warning, he was gone.
Oregon Suicide Rates for Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers Are Five Times the State Average
5/22/2026 - Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate.