Oregon Bolsters Wildfire Funding with $150M Disaster Fund

Oregon lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to tackle skyrocketing wildfire costs, including a new $150 million natural disaster fund and a 'Zyn tax' on nicotine pouches. The measures follow 2024's devastating fires that burned 1.9 million acres and drained over $350 million from state coffers. With another fire season looming, the state aims to prevent budget-busting emergencies.

May 12

OSU's Molly Kile Joins Oregon's $698M PCB Cleanup Council

May 12

Portland Police Arrest Suspect in Southeast School Burglary Spree

Joshua R. Sandall, 30, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft after a series of break-ins at a Southeast Portland school in the Montavilla neighborhood. The suspect, who has prior burglary convictions, was caught inside the school and now faces serious felony charges.

May 12

Salem Developers Eye Office-to-Housing Conversions Amid Market Shift

As $213 billion in commercial real estate loans come due nationally by year's end, Salem's 112 available commercial listings present both challenge and opportunity. Developers are increasingly exploring mixed-use conversions to address Oregon's persistent housing shortage while adapting to the hybrid workplace era.

May 12

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 12

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 12

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 12

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 12

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 12

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 12