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After a weeklong search following arsons in the tiny city of Fossil, Oregon, a person of interest was arrested Thursday. It came after new fires were sparked...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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An Oregon grand jury has indicted Ethan Noble Burlingame, 28, on two counts of first-degree domestic terrorism and 15 additional charges after a series of fi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Sen. Jeff Merkley said Oregon's fire season could be the worst on record — and federal staffing cuts is m...
Sen. Jeff Merkley said Oregon's fire season could be the worst on record — and federal staffing cuts is making it more dangerous, not less.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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The Oregon Lightning canceled the final four games of its 2026 AF1 season over player safety concerns, triggering a public dispute with Arena Football One ov...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President
Oregon’s largest community college recently cut ties with its president, but that doesn’t mean her troubles are over. After a three-month preliminary rev...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Large corporate fleets, Amazon, exempt from new road fees for Oregon EVs next year
When the Oregon Legislature in 2025 passed new road user fees for electric vehicle owners, it left out commercial and medium-duty EVs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon anti-animal cruelty initiative sounded like a good idea, until learning details
The measure could unleash economic and social chaos in Oregon beyond any previous piece of legislation, columnist Randy Stapilus writes
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon health officials issue tougher air quality guidance for youth sports, outdoor activities
The updated guidance comes in light of scientific research concluding that smoke can harm children at lower levels of exposure.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon health officials issue tougher air quality guidance for youth sports, outdoor activities
Oregon kids and teens participating in outdoor activities need to protect themselves from air pollution that is more harmful than scientists previously under...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Federal judge rejects UO beach volleyball, rowing Title IX Class Action Certification, athletes seek appeal
A federal judge denied class action status for a Title IX lawsuit against the University of Oregon brought by beach volleyball and club rowing athletes.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Auburn's Tharp sets 110m hurdles world record at NCAA Championships at Hayward Field
Auburn's Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record at Hayward Field, while the Oregon Duck men surged into second place on Day 1 of the NCAA finals.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, 'Happy Face Killer,' in Oregon
The sheriff said it was Keith Hunter Jesperson, who is serving multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole in Oregon, who wrote first to Heuerm...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Ducks women send three racers into Saturday’s distance final
Oregon women surged into NCAA finals at Hayward Field with three middle-distance qualifiers.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon men lead early, finish fifth at NCAA track championships
Oregon led much of Friday’s NCAA track finals at Hayward Field before a botched 4x400 and late swings dropped the Ducks to 5th. Simeon Birnbaum’s dominan...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
LSU sprinter Jaiden Reid breaks collegiate record on Day 3 of NCAA Championships
LSU competed on Day 3 of the NCAA East Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Find out how the LSU men’s team has done thus far.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
LSU sprinter Jaiden Reid breaks collegiate record on Day 3 of NCAA Championships
LSU competed on Day 3 of the NCAA East Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Find out how the LSU men’s team has done thus far.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
LSU sprinter Jaiden Reid breaks collegiate record on Day 3 of NCAA Championships
LSU competed on Day 3 of the NCAA East Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Find out how the LSU men’s team has done thus far.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon health officials issue tougher air quality guidance for youth sports, outdoor activities 3 MIN READ
Oregon kids and teens participating in outdoor activities need to protect themselves from air pollution that is more harmful than scientists previously under...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon’s Sen. Wyden brings back housing affordability bill 2 MIN READ
DASH Act has tax credits and construction subsidies to aimed at alleviating rent and homelessness and building more housing Democratic members of Oregon’s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Opinion: Oregon anti-animal cruelty initiative sounded like a good idea, until learning details 5 MIN READ
The measure could unleash economic and social chaos in Oregon beyond any previous piece of legislation, columnist Randy Stapilus writes My wife volunteered f...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Fossil is in Wheeler County, Oregon.
Region: Eastern Oregon
ZIP Codes
97830
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Sen. Jeff Merkley said Oregon's fire season could be the worst on record — and federal staffing cuts is m...
Sen. Jeff Merkley said Oregon's fire season could be the worst on record — and federal staffing cuts is making it more dangerous, not less.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Sports
The Oregon Lightning canceled the final four games of its 2026 AF1 season over player safety concerns, triggering a public dispute with Arena Football One ov...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon / Northwest
An Oregon grand jury has indicted Ethan Noble Burlingame, 28, on two counts of first-degree domestic terrorism and 15 additional charges after a series of fi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President
Oregon’s largest community college recently cut ties with its president, but that doesn’t mean her troubles are over. After a three-month preliminary rev...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Large corporate fleets, Amazon, exempt from new road fees for Oregon EVs next year
When the Oregon Legislature in 2025 passed new road user fees for electric vehicle owners, it left out commercial and medium-duty EVs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon anti-animal cruelty initiative sounded like a good idea, until learning details
The measure could unleash economic and social chaos in Oregon beyond any previous piece of legislation, columnist Randy Stapilus writes
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon health officials issue tougher air quality guidance for youth sports, outdoor activities
The updated guidance comes in light of scientific research concluding that smoke can harm children at lower levels of exposure.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oregon health officials issue tougher air quality guidance for youth sports, outdoor activities
Oregon kids and teens participating in outdoor activities need to protect themselves from air pollution that is more harmful than scientists previously under...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Federal judge rejects UO beach volleyball, rowing Title IX Class Action Certification, athletes seek appeal
A federal judge denied class action status for a Title IX lawsuit against the University of Oregon brought by beach volleyball and club rowing athletes.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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44.9852890, -120.2066990
Local Time
3:49 PM America/Los_Angeles
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Wheeler County
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