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Crimson Clover cover crop is planted at Iverson Family Farms on March 31, 2026 in Woodburn, Ore. The plant can act as a natural fertilizer for soil, reducing farmer's reliance on commercial fertilizer.

Saskia Hatvany

OPB

Higher fuel, fertilizer prices could squeeze Oregon farmers, even if Iran war ends soon

Alejandro Figueroa

Oregon farmers are already feeling the effects of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Even with the new ceasefire agreement, farmers could be in for more economic pain in the coming months.

A photo of Perrys Peak (right) 8320 feet, the site of the avalanche that occurred on Tuesday February 17, 2026. This photo was taken prior to the avalanche.

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Disasters and Accidents

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip

Christopher Weber

FILE - Aerial shot of Agency Lake, Upper Klamath Lake, May 19, 2024.

Todd Sonflieth

OPB

Food and Agriculture

In the Klamath Basin, farmers brace for another tight water year

Roman Battaglia

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks during a press conference in Portland, Ore., April 7, 2026, along with U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03), left, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The trio held the event responding to President Donald Trump's threats that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if a deal is not reached with Iran.

Saskia Hatvany

OPB

Politics & Government

Oregon lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘apocalyptic words’ on Iran, call for Congress to step in

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Endangered salmon returned to California’s far north — then the money dried up

Rachel Becker

Newsom promised to help a Native tribe restore sacred salmon to their ancestral river. Now California is ending the funding.
Roman Battaglia

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Before Asante deaths and drug diversion went public, a year of missed warnings

Mike Francis, Nick Budnick

A newly obtained federal report provides undisclosed details of how employees repeatedly observed — and even recorded on video — troubling behavior by a Medford nurse who cared for dozens of patients who'd been prescribed fentanyl. It took 18 months for hospital leaders to connect the situation to a surge in blood infections.

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Lake Siskiyou Trail along the shoreline near Mount Shasta, with a wide path, trees and views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, suspending Trump's threat to annihilate Iran

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After Iran ceded to President Trump's demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump backed down from his threat of wide-scale destruction of Iran's civilian and military infrastructure.
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Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling

Selena Simmons-Duffin

The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review.

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A protester is dragged by federal officers, including a U.S. Border Patrol agent, outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Ore., where hundreds gathered shortly after the conclusion of the third "No Kings" rally, on March 28, 2026.

Mathieu Lewis-Rolland

OPB

Law and Justice

Federal officers’ tear gas tactics in Portland head to appeals court

Conrad Wilson, Troy Brynelson

Two federal judges in Oregon have limited the use of crowd control weapons at the Portland ICE facility. The Trump administration appealed both those rulings. A Tuesday hearing will decide whether to continue restricting the use of tear gas.

Curry County Sheriff John Ward is supporting a property levy to fund more patrols in his region.

Justin Higginbottom

JPR

Law and Justice

Curry County commissioners accuse sheriff of misconduct after ammo order for deputies

Justin Higginbottom

A plane takes off at the Portland International Airport.

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Travel and Tourism

Oregon sees drop in largest foreign tourist group following Trump political tensions

Mia Maldonado

A German shepherd is sitting in a grass field with his tongue hanging out.

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Politics & Government

Josephine County voters to decide animal shelter levy in May

Jane Vaughan

Medical supplies at the Children’s Clinic in Portland on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

Rian Dundon

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Politics & Government

Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says

Shaanth Nanguneri

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In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, detainees talk on telephones at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto, Calif.

Chris Carlson

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Law and Justice

California joins legal fight against Trump no-bond policy for detained undocumented immigrants

Gerardo Zavala

California joined a growing legal fight against a Trump administration policy requiring many detained undocumented immigrants to remain in custody without the opportunity to request a hearing to determine whether they can be released from jail before a trial and under what conditions.