Three Killed in Collision Involving Two Helicopters Near McMinnville
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Three people were killed Thursday afternoon, October 29, after two helicopters crashed in a field southeast of...
Opinion
During Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, agencies urge families to prevent accidental suffocation, strangulation, SIDS by using safe infant sleep approaches
PORTLAND, Ore.— Newborns arrive with incredible potential, and their growing bodies develop rapidly in their first months of life. Their...
When They Choose Homelessness; Yes, Some Do Choose to Live Outdoors
There is often a debate on whether or not a person chooses homelessness. Hopefully, this article will give you perspective....
Screaming “Rigged!” Is Bad Politics, Worse Civics — and It’s Costing Republicans Votes.
Election integrity matters. Convincing our own voters the election is already rigged is not election integrity. It is electoral suicide....
Can Oregon Afford Four More Years of Tina Kotek?
If your ballot for the November election hasn’t arrived, it will soon, as Oregonians decide who will lead our struggling...
McHaddad: Oregon Cities are Fading Out
"I'm faded out... And it's not getting better." These lyrics from the Asking Alexandria/Within Temptation song "Faded Out" described the...
McHaddad: Should We Do Something?
Years ago after a mass shooting, I had an embittered response: "Should we do something? No? Ok, nothing it is."...
Oregon Families Deserve the Choice Tina Kotek Is Denying Them
Sometimes an election really does present voters with a simple choice, and this November Oregon families have one that could...
Portland Man Killed in Crash on I-205 Southbound On-Ramp in Clackamas County
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — A 57-year-old Portland man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the southbound Interstate 205 on-ramp...
Tina Kotek earned her disapproval numbers, but will it matter?
It’s hard to be a popular governor these days, but Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek stands out in her ability to...
Man Arrested After Assault Outside Too $hort Concert in Bend
BEND, Ore. — A 44-year-old Redmond man was hospitalized with serious injuries after being assaulted outside the Midtown Ballroom in...
McHaddad: Union County League of Women Voters is Rocking 2026
This week I participated in a campaign forum in La Grande host by the Union County League of Women Voters....
Reviving the Constitutional Trust That Oregon Abandoned
Oregonians concerned about the disconnect between dismal academic outcomes and skyrocketing public school spending need a quick lesson in Oregon...
Why Drazan is My Pick for Governor
For several years now, we have tried to address homelessness using the Housing First model as well as the harm...
McHaddad: The Hippies Come for Matt Scarfo
Another day, another hippie happy dance over a battered conservative public servant. Why go after a rural elected official who...
McHaddad: Democrats Spend Big on Green Candidate Josiah Dean Who Openly Mocks Them
Political campaigns are like camouflage jackets: everybody in Eastern Oregon owns one, but most of us only wear it to...
Students of higher education may qualify for SNAP; help is available to understand eligibility
SALEM, Ore. — As students return to colleges and universities across Oregon this fall, the Oregon Department of Human Services...
McHaddad: Ain’t Never Had a Friend Like Bentz
Supporting Cliff Bentz for Congress when he announced in 2020 was a no-brainer, and it remains an easy choice to...
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Warns The Public of Active Phone Scams Impersonating Law Enforcement
Bend, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is warning the community about an active phone scam involving individuals...
McHaddad: Jim Doherty and Hank Sanders Join the Cyrus Javadi Caucus
Selling your soul for policies that makes life worse for your community is an interesting political gambit, and State Representative...
Why I fear law enforcement: Homeless and deemed not credible
The year was 1992 when I was a homeless drug addict coupled with a mental illness. Two law enforcement officers,...
OREGON FREEDOM AMENDMENT (IP 25) ADVANCES TO ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DRAFT BALLOT TITLE
Milestone procedural step moves proposed constitutional amendment closer to Oregon voters. SALEM, OR — August 19, 2026 — Today, chief...
Lebanon Firefighters Quickly Contain Lawrence Drive Shop Fire
LEBANON, Ore. — Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Saturday evening, Aug. 15, after a 911...
Wildfire smoke and evacuation threats can take a toll on mental health
Staying connected, taking breaks from the news and seeking support can help people cope during wildfire season PORTLAND, Ore -...
The Unreported Violence on the Streets
As a formerly homeless woman, I think it’s important to help others understand exactly how violent the streets are. I...