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October 20, 2026

Kotek-Drazan go after new, unexpected audiences

NYPost: Shooter faced tragedy before he was born

Obama weighs in on Oregon governor's race

Rep. Hoyle's top donor indicted on 8 counts

Gov. Kotek swears she's making progress

Deepfake of Washington Co candidate goes viral nationwide

New details in Bend shooting

Feds probe ex-Home Forward executive's travel spending

Commentary: More ballot drop boxes, please

After Bend shooting, questions grow about Oregon's school security requirements

Craft flour mill opens on Umatilla Indian Reservation, could be a boon for NW wheat

Drazan wins key Portland endorsement

Federal judge orders release of man arrested by ICE on Oregon tribal land

Young victim's family retains legal counsel

BLM to begin Riddle Mountain wild horse gather in SE Oregon

More human remains found during homeless camp cleanup in Downtown Portland

More than 800 city of Portland workers poised to strike

Salem aims to address gaps in homeless services with its new initiative

MultCo detectives seize 200 pounds of meth during I-5 traffic stop in Salem

Rosa Cazares, La Mota cannabis CEO, indicted in federal tax evasion

October 19, 2026

Dems $$ lead in Congress swing seats

Ducks player arrested

PDX spat: Ballot measure vs mayor

Conservatives launch final, surprise GOTV blitz

Hero dad: Importance of defying restrictive gun laws

No Kings protest says vote early

Stranger Things star visits Portland

$1.5M in tax fraud for La Mota

Amazon, data centers & Governor race

Oregonians working in Clark Co. WA doubles

Oregon property tax statistics report

Missing mail disrupts Oregon coast commerce as Congress presses USPS for answers

Nearly 90% of Oregon is in drought as rain year begins

New FSTC guidance doubles scholarship credit for married taxpayers

Pet lobby issues worst ad of election … so far

Sec.of State says people should ‘have a lot of confidence' in state's election security

WA foster parents no longer have to support LGBTQ+ kids in their care

‘Join the National Guard' for family, says Oregon's newest general

Measure 26-267 backers say ballot measure aims to improve city's democracy

The Portland places that explain this year's City Council races

Central Oregon Strong: Silver Rail Elementary letter campaign

Prayer outpouring, charity, healing dogs come to Bend rescue

Too soon to say whether criminal charges will be filed in Silver Rail aftermath

New details in deadly Oregon shooting investigation

Portland man arrested after threatening TriMet passenger with machete

October 18, 2026

3rd party-candidate, massive campaign $$ (Senate #3)

WSJ: Good guy with gun saves lives

Lawmakers urge USDA to save state's hazelnuts

NY Post: Disabled girl fights for life after school maniac shooting

Gun expert on Bend school security

Bend: People come together to grieve, reflect

Elementary goes secure, man threatens to ‘shoot kids'

City candidates chooses places that define their races

Bend: Community resources, support offered

More signs of abused pets among homeless

'No Kings' rally in downtown Portland urges voters to vote

Bend-La Pine Schools to reopen Wednesday after three-day closure

Days-long Morrison Bridge lane closures begin Monday

Firefighters gain ground on 281 acre West Fork Evans Creek fire

La Pine veteran ends settlement talks in Oregon recall petition lawsuit

McMinnville parks development charges going up, but less than expected

Trader Joe's to open more than 30 new stores 'soon,' including in OR, WA

Bend lumberjack statue dressed as angel to honor Silver Rail Elementary

PPS superintendent urged to slow down decision on possible school closures

Driver arrested after crashing car through south Salem apartment, injuring resident