Bank of the Pacific Strikes Up Support for a Local Nonprofit

In March, Bank of the Pacific in Aberdeen, Washington, sponsored the Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser for Friends of the Children Portland. Friends of the Children, a national nonprofit organization, offers a long-term professional mentorship program that...

Company That Bought Publishers Clearing House Won’t Pay Past Sweepstakes Winners

Always take the lump sum. Publishers Clearing House, the sweepstakes company famous for its “$5,000 a week for life” prizes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2025. That may cause past winners to go bankrupt, too. In PCH’s filing, the...

$1 Million State Grant Renewal Boosts AM for Oregon Businesses

October 1, 2025 Oregon's manufacturers will gain expanded access to advanced additive manufacturing (AM) research, equipment and expertise due to a $1 million state grant renewal awarded to the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research &...

Oregon braces for government shutdown after deadline passes without a deal: 'Many people will be harmed'

Many essential government workers will be expected to continue working but won't receive paychecks until after the shutdown ends. PORTLAND, Oregon — The U.S. government entered into a partial shutdown Tuesday night, after the 11:59 p.m. deadline...

Oregon encourages survivors of 2020 fires to apply for homeowner assistance soon

sa — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is encouraging survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds to start applying for the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) as soon as possible before it...

Oregon EPR Program Invests in Postconsumer Recycling

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) changes the waste management model by involving producers in end-of-life disposition of the products they market, often through fees that support collection and management. In total, 33 U.S. states have...

Duck Tape: Film Review of Oregon @ Penn State

There were only two garbage time possessions in this game (including overtime), each when Oregon had the ball with less than a minute left in the half. Over their first five possessions (all in the first half for the Ducks) Oregon ran 41 plays,...

Oregon agency announces upcoming federal changes to SNAP benefits

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Human Services is announcing federally required changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon. These changes are required under House Resolution (H.R. 1), a federal law...

Oregon lawmakers discuss financial implications of H.R.1 on state revenue

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A group of Oregon senators took in information from fiscal experts and advocates on the impact of H.R. 1, also known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," on Oregon's tax revenue on Tuesday afternoon. Since 1997, Oregon has...

Oregon sets maximum rent hikes for 2026 – but it’s no longer just one number

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon's Department of Administrative Services published Tuesday the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026 - but it's no longer one flat percentage figure, due to a change in state law. For rental facilities that are...

Northwest Sports Update: MLB playoffs begin, Riq Woolen trade rumors, WWU volleyball surges and more

Mariners News The Mariners are one step closer to finding out who they’ll face in the playoffs this weekend. The Detroit Tigers opened the MLB Playoffs with a tight 2-1 win over Cleveland this morning. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal struck out 14 to tie...

‘Everybody Goes Under’: Idaho’s Medicaid Cuts Threaten Nursing Home Closures and Deepen Strain on Fragile Rural Economy

Leadership at Cascadia Healthcare, which operates 25 facilities in Idaho, is raising the alarm over recent back-to-back Medicaid rate cuts in the state, warning that they threaten not only facility closures but could also impact the entire health...

Oregon’s second Lego Store comes to Portland-area mall this week

’Tis the season for staying inside and cozying up with a 1,000-piece puzzle or Lego set — the more rage-inducing the better. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at vnocera@oregonian.com. If you purchase a...

Bank from Whidbey grows

Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the Kitsap Bank company A bank that started in Coupeville has come a long way, baby. Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the...

Enforcing Oregon grass seed payment rules poses challenge to regulators

Published 7:15 pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025 A top official at the Oregon Department of Agriculture has told lawmakers the agency faces an unprecedented situation with enforcing grass seed pricing regulations this year. Under state law, ODA...

Hina Sugita joins Angel City from Portland Thorns in $600,000 plus M.A. Vignola trade

Angel City FC announced Tuesday that they have completed a trade with the Portland Thorns for Japan international Hina Sugita. In exchange, the Thorns will receive fullback M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds. The price point...

Cut Bank Chamber holding Mayoral Forum Oct. 8

Cut Bank voters in this year’s General Election on Nov. 4 will be faced with something they haven’t seen in years - more than one candidate for the mayoral race. Incumbent Kim Winchell will be challenged by Curtis Harper, Jim Suta, and Vernon...

Ole Miss moves into top 5 of AP Top 25 rankings; Oregon is new No. 2

Week 5 of the College Football season did not disappoint. In what was promised to be a day of ranked matchups and wall-to-wall action, Saturday was packed with upsets and overtime finishes. Six top 25 teams fell, including three of the top 5. As a...

Weds 9:40 | Oregon Community Foundation is one of the nation's largest with a priority lens on Oregonians

Lisa Mensah joins the Exchange. She is President and CEO of Oregon Community Foundation. Also joining is Kurt Hildebrand. He's the Philanthropic Advisor & Regional Director of Southern Oregon Philanthropic Services at OCF. ABOUT LISA MENSAH Lisa...

Oregon's chances of winning Big Ten, CFP in 2025? Latest betting odds 

Fresh off one of the best college football games of the year, No. 2 Oregon football is on the rise in the national discussion among the best teams in the country. The Ducks went into one of the best environments in the sport and defeated Penn...