New owners will start publishing on Jan. 14, 2026. There will be no paper until that time. There are no words grand enough to capture 15 years of ink, paper, megabytes and the stories that bind us. Yet here I am, keyboard under my fingers, attempting to write the last[Read More…]

Noah Berger and Tran NguyenAssociated Press REDDING — Heavy rain and flash flooding soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues from vehicles and homes and at least one confirmed death, authorities said Monday.In Redding, one motorist died after calling 911 while trapped in their vehicle as it filled[Read More…]

Premium costs would soar if pandemic-era bill expires Kevin FrekingAssociated Press WASHINGTON — Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson last week and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for[Read More…]

ODOT once again faces huge funding gap in 2026 Mia MaldonadoOregon Capital Chronicle With a transportation funding referendum likely headed to Oregon voters in November 2026 and a short legislative session approaching, it’s unclear if and how Republicans and Democrats can compromise on a sustainable plan to fund road maintenance[Read More…]

Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Whoville event at Lorna Byrne Middle School on Dec. 5.

Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) This time of year we often like to introduce you to a “Crawly which can also be an option for your Christmas main course.” This year we meet the Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus).Ring-necked are native to Asia but were introduced to the United States as game[Read More…]

“If you assume the [repeal of the gas tax hike] is going to pass—and pass overwhelmingly—it makesmore sense to take the painsooner than later.”-John Horvick, pollster, DHM Research At politically oriented holiday parties all over the state, the hot topic is what Democrats will do in the face of a[Read More…]

Albert StummAssociated Press Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —”oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet.She’s practicing what she calls Laughasté, a[Read More…]

Andrew DestinAP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Had the first College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium ended at halftime, it would have been a clinical performance by No. 5 Oregon.Even with a lackluster second half, the Ducks breezed by No. 19 James Madison for a 51-34 win on[Read More…]

Andrew DestinAP Sports Writer COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi did not mince words when assessing the fifth-ranked Ducks’ defensive performance in a 51-34 win over No. 12 James Madison in a College Football Playoff game.While three of James Madison’s touchdowns came after Oregon built a[Read More…]