Oregon Peer Workforce Conference returns in August to Pendleton 

Published 1:03 pm Monday, July 7, 2025 PENDLETON — The Oregon Peer Workforce Conference returns Aug. 21-22 to the Pendleton Convention Center.The conference is now in its second year. The Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc. in an announcement Monday, …

Oregon launches statewide recycling system

Oregon has become the first state to require paper and packaging producers to pay fees into a statewide recycling and waste prevention system. Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act went live on Tuesday. That’s when large companies that sell paper or …

This artist brings fairy whimsy to the Oregon Country Fair

For decades, textile and botanical artist Elaine Falbo-Lowe has made fairy-inspired art for her booth at the Oregon Country Fair. When Falbo-Lowe was juried into her first fair 40 years ago, she was a young mother and skilled basket weaver. Now a …

Oregon's bias hotline staff faced a 165% increase in harassment in 2024, report says

The decline in reporting did not occur evenly across demographic groups, with certain groups showing more of a willingness to report bias incidents. PORTLAND, Ore. — Bias incidents in Oregon declined in 2024 for the first time in four years, but new data …

E-bikes are now allowed on Oregon trails. Here are the new rules

Bikers, hikers and anyone else exploring Oregon’s state parks this summer should be aware of new e-bike rules that are now in effect. As of July 1, e-bikes are allowed on any park roads and any trails where standard bicycles are allowed, unless expressly …

Escape to Central Oregon on seasonal nonstop flight from DFW Airport

As darkness falls across Central Oregon, what you don’t see yields something remarkable: thousands of twinkling stars dancing across the obsidian-hued heavens. Thanks to a glorious absence of light pollution, this northwestern U.S. region now boasts seven …

New Rules For E-Bikes In Oregon State Parks

Electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) are now allowed on trails where other bicycles are allowed unless specifically prohibited at Oregon State Parks.  E-bikes are also allowed on the ocean shore on wet sand except where specifically restricted. Previously, e …

Oregon Infants Sickened by Lead in Recalled Target Baby Food

Oregon recreation liability bills fall short in legislative session – yet again

Proponents of new protections for Oregon recreation businesses will have to hold out hope – yet again – for another legislative session. This year’s House Bill 3140 and Senate Bill 1196 represented the third attempt in the last decade to settle the issue …

Oregon invests $100 million in Pacific Coast Intermodal Port

Oregon lawmakers have approved a $100 million investment in the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP), advancing the development of a modern container terminal at the Port of Coos Bay. The funding marks a major step forward for the public-private PCIP …