Best-run cities in America

marchello74 // Shutterstock Best-run cities in America Cities and towns throughout the United States vary drastically in terms of how well they are managed and operated on a daily and yearly basis. Those that work efficiently and effectively...

Oregon star linebacker named Big Ten defensive player of the week

The Oregon Ducks have started the season 3-0 after a convincing 34-14 win at Northwestern to open up Big Ten conference play. Although the Ducks gave up 14 points, all of them came in the final seven minutes of the game when most of the starters'...

Oregon CB Theran Johnson returns from knee injury against former team

EUGENE — Oregon’s secondary got another player back in the rotation at Northwestern, as Theran Johnson made his season debut. The fifth-year senior’s addition gives an infusion of experience to an already stout group as the No. 6 Ducks prepare for...

Oregon State’s Mike Cavanaugh has blunt words for Beavers’ struggling offensive line

CORVALLIS — Mike Cavanaugh doesn’t mince words. The Oregon State offensive line was pile-driven into the rain-soaked turf by Texas Tech on Saturday. Anthony Hankerson rushed for just 12 yards on 11 carries. And things only get more difficult with...

Latest Heisman Trophy odds lay bare the impact of transfer portal on college football

Take one look at the early Heisman Trophy race in 2025, and the numbers tell the story of just how much the transfer portal has reshaped the sport. What once was the periodic detour for irritated young athletes is now the primary strategy for...

First Alert: Cooler the rest of the week

Much cooler, but still nice rest of week East wind goes calm tonight, even in Gorge Light showers likely Sunday Don’t forget to download our FOX 12 Weather App to stay ahead of the forecast! Get real-time radar, updates from our team, and...

Oregon member of Congress missed deadlines to disclose more than 200 stock transactions

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, a second term member of Congress from Oregon who wants to ban lawmakers and their families from buying and selling individual stocks, is the latest member of Congress to violate a conflicts-of-interest and financial...

First Story offers home ownership opportunity

Home ownership may seem entirely out of reach for many folks trying to make their way in Sisters. First Story has, for decades, brought that aspiration within reach for individuals and families in Central Oregon. The non-profit currently has a...

Oregon athletes shine in 1500 final at World Championships

TOKYO — Oregon had a powerful showing in the 1500 meters Tuesday as former Duck Jessica Hull and recent UO graduate Klaudia Kazimierska delivered standout performances on the global stage. Hull captured bronze in 3:55.16, earning Australia its...

Oregon Focused on Playing to Their Standard vs Oregon State

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon is heading into rivalry week with no shortage of motivation. The Ducks are heavy favorites over Oregon State, but their mindset suggests this game is about more than just extending a historic series that dates back to 1894....

Central Oregon Gears Up for Third Annual High Desert Innovation Week

Central Oregon’s entrepreneurial spirit takes center stage this autumn as Bend hosts the third annual High Desert Innovation Week, a vibrant five-day festival of innovation, collaboration and growth, October 13-17, 2025. Organized by an ecosystem...

Redmond Municipal Airport Nominated for “Best Resort Airport”

Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Resort Airport,” and voting is open now through Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:59am EDT. Nestled in the heart of Central Oregon, RDM offers...

Oregon City Councilman Resigns After Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Murder, But Still Has His Day Job as a Teacher

An Oregon city councilman has resigned after he allegedly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media. Despite the resignation, he is still employed as a school teacher. KATU-TV reported that Cornelius City...

Trump administration sues Oregon to force it to turn over full information about every state voter

The Trump administration sued Oregon and Secretary of State Tobias Read on Tuesday to force them to turn over detailed information about each of the state’s voters. The suit, filed in federal district court in Eugene, demands that Read and his...

$48 million in Oregon school, community funds ends

$48 million in Oregon school, community funds ends Congress failed reauthorize the 20-year-old Secure Rural Schools bill Oregon has lost out on more than $48.6 million in federal money for rural roads, public services and schools since 2023 as...

The Oregon Senate to vote on the transportation bill on Wednesday: What to know

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — After a two-week delay, the Oregon Senate is scheduled to take a crucial vote on a bill aimed at preventing layoffs at ODOT and addressing Oregon's road and bridge infrastructure needs. State Senators were initially set to...

Carlos Locklyn, Oregon battling over documents related to buyout lawsuit

EUGENE — The civil lawsuit between the University of Oregon and former running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for breach of contract is headed to court as the sides are battling over discovery. Locklyn’s attorney filed a motion earlier this month to...

DOJ says it's suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

The Justice Department said Tuesday that it has sued Oregon and Maine for failing to turn over their voter registration lists, marking the first lawsuits the department has brought against states in its wide-ranging effort to get detailed voter...

Duck Tape: Oregon Football vs. Northwestern Film Review

The game entered garbage time after Oregon’s sixth possession as the Wildcats weren’t going to have enough possessions to overcome a 31-0 deficit late in the third quarter. Northwestern had only five meaningful possessions before then, only three...

Trump Justice Department says it sued Oregon, Maine for not turning over voter data

The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday it has sued Oregon and Maine for rejecting demands that the states turn over troves of personal voter information. The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office said it hasn’t seen a court filing, and no documents...