By JAMIE HALE/The Oregonian/OregonLive Forged by an explosive volcanic eruption in southwest Oregon, Table Rocks took their shape over millions of years, carved by the steady waters of the […]
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Most major Oregon counties plan to have new drug addiction programs ready by September
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — A dozen urban and rural Oregon counties plan to have new drug addiction treatment programs available in September, when the state’s new misdemeanor […]
“Tillie” washed ashore north of Yachats in 1938 and her bones became a tourist attraction for years
On Aug. 21, 1938, a dead whale washed up on the shore near Big Creek north of Yachats. The Corvallis Gazette-Times said the following day said “thousands” hit the […]
Cape Perpetua group offering free summer tidepool tours
YACHATS — Naturalists with the Cape Perpetua Collaborative are offering free guided tidepool tours this summer at Yachats Sate Park, Bob Creek and Heceta Head. The tours mark the launch […]
National Democratic campaign committee adds Rep. Hoyle to its list of vulnerable incumbents
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Wednesday moved Oregon Rep. Val Hoyle to its “frontline” list of vulnerable incumbents, signaling to donors that the […]
Eugene Emeralds likely hitting the road after voters reject bond for new baseball stadium
By KVAL News EUGENE — Things don’t look good for the future of Emeralds Minor League Baseball in Eugene at the Lane County Fairgrounds. This time last week, a ballot […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek moves forward with forestry board picks despite backlash
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek is pressing forward with a pair of nominations to the board that oversees Oregon forest policy, after abruptly backing off […]
State experts tell legislators that Oregon’s economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain future
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon’s economy continues to grow steadily, if at a slower pace than it has in recent years, state economists told lawmakers Wednesday. That […]
Four Newport galleries collaborate to create month-long exhibit by Native American artists
By Oregon Coast TODAY Like rivulets joining to create a stream, the three galleries of the Newport Visual Arts Center and the Olive Street Gallery at the Newport Performing […]
Newport’s prodigal daughter “Rizo” is back with a new show of comedy, burlesque and performance art
By Oregon Coast TODAY Fresh on the heels of a successful Sydney Festival run, Amelia Zirin-Brown, aka Rizo, has returned home with a new show at the Newport Performing […]