05/21/2026

ODOT to close I-5 lanes over Willamette River for months of bridge repairs

ODOT will reduce I-5 to single lanes over the Willamette River bridges near Eugene for months of bridge repairs. Drivers should use alternate routes and expect substantial delays.

May 21

Oregon lawmakers close $1.8B budget gap, protect school funding

May 21

Oregon sues Vancouver Energy over air quality violations at Columbia River terminal

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued Vancouver Energy, alleging the company violated state air quality laws at its Columbia River fuel terminal and put nearby communities at risk from unchecked emissions.

May 21

Celtics Secure 50th Win Against Thunder, 135-100

The Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-100, reaching 50 wins for the season. Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 25 points to propel Boston to the victory. The win secures a playoff spot for the Celtics.

May 21

Hurricanes Defeat Flyers 3-2 in Overtime, Take 2-0 Series Lead

May 21

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 3-1 in Karlsson's Return

May 21

Smalley Leads US PGA Championship After Third Round

May 21

Oregon Coast Hotels, Restaurants Struggle to Fill Jobs as Housing Costs Soar

Oregon Coast tourism is booming, but hotels and restaurants struggle to hire workers who cannot afford housing near their jobs.

May 21

Bend, Redmond Housing Market Cools as Mortgage Rates Rise

May 21

Intel commits to major expansion of Hillsboro chip factories

May 21

The Slow Walk That Changes Everything

Winter invites you to move differently. A deliberate pace outdoors isn't laziness—it's the reset your nervous system has been asking for.

May 21

Why You Should Read a Poem Out Loud This Week

May 21

The Traveler's Paradox: Why Getting Lost Leads You Somewhere Real

May 21

The Librarian Network Helping Formerly Incarcerated People Find Work

May 21

The Fed's Silent Admission: Inflation Isn't Going Anywhere Soon

May 21

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

Tristan Jacobson spent his summer selling lemonade and cookies to erase cafeteria debt for 123 students. He's already planning next year's menu.

May 21

Thunder Defeat Spurs in Game 2, Leveling Playoff Series

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their playoff series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points as they evened the series at 1-1.

May 21

Phillies Secure Fifth Straight Win Over Reds, 5-3

May 21

MacKenzie Gore Exits Rangers Game Early Due to Back Tightness

May 21

Yankees Consider Altering Gerrit Cole's Rehab Schedule

May 21

Glasnow's Throwing Program Halted; Snell to Undergo Shoulder Procedure

May 21