Oregon softball signs a premier shortstop to replace veteran Paige Sinicki

Oregon softball has found its next shortstop. Addison Amaral, a two-time all-ACC selection at Notre Dame, signed with the Ducks. She has two years of eligibility remaining. Amaral led the Fighting Irish in hitting (.365), home runs (nine) and RBIs (43) …

Judge: No evidence Oregon teen took ‘substantial step’ in mall shooting plot

A Columbia County judge on Friday found the state had failed to show that a 14-year-old accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Washington mall had taken any “substantial step” toward carrying out the plan. But Circuit Judge Nickolas Brajcich refused to …

Oregon Shakespeare Festival names interim director amid leadership turmoil

Yet another person is stepping into the role of executive director at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival — albeit temporarily. The Ashland organization announced Friday that it has named Javier “Javi” Dubon as interim executive director, effective June 23. …

Oregon House passes bill limiting federal deployment of the Oregon National Guard

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday that limits the circumstances under which the Oregon National Guard can be deployed into federal active duty. The bill was introduced after the Trump administration decided to …

4th of July firework safety: What’s legal in Oregon & how to stay safe

ICE Arrests Beloved Oregon Vineyard Manager Outside Church

The arrest of an award-winning Oregon vineyard manager by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sent shockwaves throughout the local community. Moises Sotelo-Casas, 54, has resided in the United States since the late 1990s and worked his way up …

Oregon teen charged in mass shooting plot at Washington mall back in court

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon teenager accused of plotting a mass shooting at the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, Washington appeared in court again on Friday. Prosecutors outlined more evidence in the case against the 14-year-old boy, who has not been named due …

James Beard-nominated Oregon restaurants struggle with rising costs despite national recognition

Behind Oregon's culinary acclaim lies a troubling secret, where some of the state's most celebrated restaurants are quietly struggling to survive rising costs. PORTLAND, Ore. — What happens when a city's restaurant scene reaches the pinnacle of …

Oregon academy bans popular police handgun

The Oregon state police academy is banning Sig Sauer P320 handguns due to safety concerns, following Washington's lead. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is following Washington’s lead and barring police recruits from using a popular type of handgun. In a letter to …

Oregon QB Targets Leave Strong Impression at Elite 11 Finals

Coming out of the Elite 11 Finals this week in Los Angeles, a narrative was built that this is among the best crop of quarterbacks that the camp has seen in quite some time. So it bodes well that a pair of Oregon Ducks targets, Bryson Beaver and Matt …