05/17/2026

Oregon elections officials urge voters to mail ballots early

Oregon elections officials urge voters to mail ballots now to avoid delays. Ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day or be postmarked by then to count.

May 17

Holiday 5K at Riverfront Park draws 100 runners through Salem's light display

May 17

Portland Pet Food Maker Recalls Raw Turkey Formula After H5N1 Kills Oregon Cat

May 17

Northern Lights May Appear Over Oregon This Week—If Clouds Clear

May 17

Woman dies in Portland jail; sheriff's office launches investigation

Asia Marie Williams, 31, died July 25 at the Multnomah County Detention Center in downtown Portland. Investigators are working to determine the cause of her death.

May 17

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Meet Weight Requirements Ahead of Saturday Fight

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano both made weight at Friday's official weigh-ins. The fighters participated in ceremonial weigh-ins later that evening, finalizing preparations for Saturday's event.

May 17

Olivia Miles Achieves Milestone in Win Over Wings

May 17

Wild Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3

May 17

Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2

May 17

Bird Flu in Pet Food Prompts Oregon Manufacturers to Tighten Controls

Northwest Naturals recalled raw frozen cat food in December after H5N1 was found in a batch tied to a cat's death. The incident prompted Oregon pet food makers to review their safety procedures.

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

City of Cornelius Awarded $2 Million Grant for Wastewater Facility Upgrades

The City of Cornelius secured a $2 million federal grant to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility, aiming to boost capacity, improve treatment, and reduce environmental risks.

May 17

Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League Match

May 17

NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages Showcase Emerging Talent

May 17

Liverpool Defeats Opponent, Bolsters Champions League Qualification Chances

May 17

Flowers Links Ravens' Injuries to Harbaugh's Practice Intensity

May 17