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Trip Planner: This Mountain-Metro Destination Combines World-Class Outdoors And Sneaky-Good Food

Portland encompasses the creative, artistic culture of Oregon—including a surprisingly great food scene—while outdoor opportunities are found in nearby Hood River, where you can hike, swim, wine taste, and take farm tours. The most important thing about planning a double-destination trip is the order in which you visit.

A traveler who's been to 35 national parks shares her top 5 for fall leaf-peeping

Travel blogger Alexandra Blodgett has visited 35 national parks. Some of the best for fall foliage are often overlooked, she said.

10 takeaways from No. 1 Oregon football’s win over No. 20 Illinois

EUGENE — No. 1 Oregon defeated No. 20 Illinois 38-9 Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Here are 10 takeaways from the game as the Ducks (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) prepare to travel to Michigan on Saturday:

Oregon's Dillon Gabriel moves into 2nd place on NCAA's all-time TD pass list

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the second-most touchdown passes in NCAA history after throwing three in the first half versus Ilinois.

Our unbeaten No. 1 team cruises to win, remains atop College Football Playoff projections

For the first time in three weeks, the team at the top of our College Football Playoff Projections did not falter.

Oregon State loses its national time of possession lead, sinking in many key defensive statistical categories

California wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (13) runs against Oregon State defensive lineman Jacob Schuster (62) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) AP

Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Oregon Sunday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a report at 2:01 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.

Oregon high school football scores: Salem-area live updates from Week 9

It's Week 9 of Oregon high school football in the Salem area. Follow along for live updates and OR scores from Friday night.

Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel into second on FBS passing TD list

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel passed former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore on Saturday for the second-most touchdown passes thrown in FBS history.

Fernando Mendoza throws for career-high 364 yards as Cal routs Oregon State 44-7

BERKELEY — Fernando Mendoza passed for two touchdowns and a career-high 364 yards, and Cal beat Oregon State 44-7 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing skid.

Dillon Gabriel, No. 1 Oregon have no issues taking down No. 20 Illinois

Dillon Gabriel threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth in the first half as top-ranked Oregon cruised to a 38-9 Big Ten win over visiting No. 20 Illinois on Saturday afternoon in Eugene.

Can't Wait For Saturday | Illinois remains on my ballot after lopsided loss to No. 1 Oregon

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) looks to pass during a game Saturday against Illinois. The Ducks wons 38-9. College Football Reporter/Columnist Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) looks to pass during a game Saturday against Illinois.

Oregon State’s offense is offensive, and so is the result against California: ‘Didn’t coach well, didn’t play well’

The Beavers have their worst offensive performance of the season, as they avoid the program's first shutout since 2015 with a late touchdown.

What Bret Bielema said after No. 20 Illinois lost to No. 1 Oregon football

Bret Bielema recapped the loss for Illinois (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten), which hosts Minnesota next week. Below is a transcript of Bielema’s postgame press conference.

FINAL: No 1. Oregon 38, No. 20 Illinois 9

No. 20 Illinois struggled against the nation's top-ranked team on Saturday afternoon, with No. 1 Oregon collecting a dominant 38-9 win at Autzen Stadium. Joey Wright offers 10 takeaways from Illinois' second Big Ten loss.

Photos: No. 1 Oregon Ducks smother No. 20 Illinois, 38-9

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as the No. 1 Ducks host No. 20 Illinois in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian

Offshore wind looked like a sure thing for Oregon — until it wasn’t. What went wrong?

The drive to generate clean wind power off the state's south coast went off the rails. Here's how, and what's next

Michigan vs. Michigan State, Oregon vs. Illinois predictions: College football odds

Everyone knows Michigan can’t throw the ball. The Wolverines are overly reliant on their rushing attack. Though Michigan State’s secondary is super vulnerable, Jonathan Smith has reformed Sparty’s front seven, which ranks 26th in college football in rush success rate allowed.

What $500,000 can buy you on northern Oregon coast, Oct. 14 to 20

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the northern Oregon coast, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between Oct. 14 and Oct. 20.

‘Oregon Trail’ Film in Development at Apple

Dysentery is coming to the big screen! Apple Original Films is officially set to develop “Oregon Trail,” an action/comedy feature that will be produced by EGOT-winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul via their Ampersand production banner,

Can't Wait For Saturday | This one is going to be closer than the oddsmakers think

They will both be key in the team's game at No. 1 Oregon on Saturday. College Football Reporter/Columnist Only Pat Bryant has more TD catches (seven) for Illinois this season than tight end Tanner Arkin (three). They will both be key in the team's game at ...

Can No. 1 Oregon football limit impact of Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas?

The reigning Big Ten defensive player of the week, Jacas has 42 tackles (7.5 for loss) with 5.5 sacks and conference-leading three forced fumbles.

Oregon DMV needs to better protect driver data, improve services for people with limited English skills, audit says

The report didn't address the DMV’s latest high-profile data issue: It wrongly sent information for 1,561 people who didn’t prove citizenship to election officials to automatically register them to vote.

What channel is Oregon vs. Illinois on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Saturday college football game live

Fans can listen to Oregon vs. Illinois on SiriusXM channels 83 or 196. Channel 83 is the Illinois broadcast and 196 is Oregon's call.

How to watch Oregon vs. Illinois: TV channel, streaming info

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Oregon nursing home sued over patient death ruled a homicide

Garcia died on July 2, 2024, after spending years in the facility recovering from a stroke, which left her requiring 24/7 care.

Drought emergency declared in Oregon's Wallowa County

SALEM, Ore.-A drought emergency has been declared in Oregon's Wallowa County. Gov. Tina Kotek declared the emergency through Executive Order and directed state agencies to provide relief to the area.

Top-ranked Oregon and Heisman hopeful QB Dillon Gabriel host No. 20 Illinois

Oregon is ranked No. 1 in the current AP Top 25, the first time it has held the top spot in the rankings since 2012.

Guide to Illinois vs. No. 1 Oregon in Big Ten football showdown

The Fighting Illini are gearing up to face top-ranked Oregon on Saturday in Eugene. Here’s a preview on the showdown.

Oregon State, Washington State Football To Play Twice In 2025: Insight

Oregon State and Washington State announced an unusual scheduling arrangement for 2025. Here is how it affects strength of schedule.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon on Election Day

The presidential election and the race for control of the closely divided U.S. House are expected to dominate attention in Oregon on election night.

Oregon Department of Corrections waited 47 days to inform public of data breach involving hundreds

An Oregon Department of Corrections employee mistakenly emailed out a spreadsheet detailing personal information on nearly 1,000 prison visitors, the agency announced Friday. The breach happened over two days in August and was discovered by department officials 47 days ago.

Oregon State mailbag: Fourth down decisions, how to watch basketball, should the Beavers drop football?

A weekly segment where readers ask questions about Oregon State athletics, and The Oregonian/OregonLive's Nick Daschel gives an answer.

Update: Freeze watch issued for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon until Friday morning

On Thursday at 9:43 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated freeze watch valid from 11 p.m. until Friday 9 a.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to benefit from late penalty in win over Ohio State

The NCAA football rules committee issued guidance Wednesday to close a loophole that allowed second-ranked Oregon to exploit an illegal substitution penalty late in its victory over Ohio State to

‘For a while, it looked like the whole world might burn’: In Oregon, grassland blazes are now sapping state resources

Bert Siddoway heard the fire before he saw it, no seconds at all between the flash of lightning and the boom of thunder. The strike “shook the whole flipping town,” he said, and immedia

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