Oregon clean energy company files for bankruptcy, claiming more than $300 million in debt

Tualatin battery manufacturer Powin filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday, reporting more than $300 million in debt. Powin warned last month that it was preparing to lay off nearly 250 employees, including 100 at its Tualatin headquarters and office in …

Central Oregon Issues High Fire Danger and New Restrictions

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – As of June 10, 2025, the Central Oregon District is in high fire danger, prompting the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to issue additional fire prevention measures in response to rapidly changing conditions. “With high …

Utah lands RB LaMarcus Bell's commitment: Why the No. 2 prospect in Oregon picked the Utes and what they get

Lake Oswego (Ore.) High running back LaMarcus Bell announced his commitment to Utah. Why did he pick the Utes and what are they getting in him? Here's a closer look at Oregon's No. 2 overall prospect. Utah landed Lake Oswego (Ore.) High's  …

Oregon continues Jax Tanner's official visit tour: OL explains how Ducks stood out as three trips remain

Oregon continued Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain offensive lineman Jax Tanner's official visit tour this past weekend. After seeing Michigan in May's last weekend, Tanner returned to the Ducks. Tanner is no stranger to Eugene, Oregon — he was there …

Bill to make civil commitment in Oregon easier moves forward

An Oregon bill that would make it slightly easier to have someone civilly committed has advanced to the Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Committee. Civil commitment is the practice of mandating mental health treatment. In Oregon, such treatment can be …

TE Sam Vyhlidal commits to Washington: Huskies land No. 5 prospect in Oregon after official visit

Washington was Beaverton (Ore.) Mountainside athlete Sam Vyhlidal's first and last official visit. He announced his commitment to the Huskies Tuesday afternoon. Washington locked in Vyhidal, whom the Huskies recruited as a tight end, during this past …

‘Grace and Frankie’ star to attend NW premiere of Oregon-filmed thriller. Here’s how to see it

Last year, a movie filming on the Oregon coast was inspiring curiosity among locals, with a report in the Oregon Coast Beach Connection describing what was going on as “all very secret and maybe a little intriguing.” Eventually, it was revealed that the …

Music is coming back to the Oregon Zoo this summer. These are the performers

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to a Tom Petty tribute band while polar bears play nearby, you’re about to get your chance. ZooNights is coming back to the Oregon Zoo this summer, with music, food, activities and, of course, animals, for people of all ages …

2 Oregon Job Corps facilities announce mass layoffs

Oregon taxpayers footing the bill for fines against state hospital

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek expressed frustration over a judge's decision to fine the state for each individual waiting over seven days for care at the Oregon State Hospital before the end of the legislative session. A federal judge …