Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival
Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council will propose fixes later this month.
By Khushboo Rathore
Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction
6/9/2026 - Southern Oregon University went from failing to an A in three years.
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.
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Travel Oregon Names New Executive Director
6/4/2026 - Kate Sinner, a longtime Salem insider, replaces the agency’s embattled boss.
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.