Catch the blues at two shows in Eastern Oregon: Terry Robb plays in Pendleton and Baker City

Published 8:00 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025 PENDLETON, BAKER CITY — Blues guitarist Terry Robb is heading east from Portland next week to play two shows — one solo, and one with a band. You can catch him at Great Pacific, 403 S. Main St. in Pendleton, on …

Oregon gas tax may rise less than projected after officials fixed key state transportation study

Oregon lawmakers are continuing negotiations for a massive transportation funding package, but there are fewer unknowns after the state said Tuesday that correcting a key study underpinning the plan will “incrementally” impact the recommended tax increases …

Trump cuts to a federal agency could disrupt funding stream that ‘saves lives’ in Oregon

As the Trump administration continues to slash staff and funding at federal agencies, it would be easy to overlook the $5 million from the tiny U.S. Family and Youth Services Bureau that 11 Oregon nonprofits count on to help homeless and runaway youth. …

KVAL's Can-Do! Food Drive returns May 6 to support Oregon families

KVAL's Can-Do! Food Drive is set to kick off once again across western Oregon, as more families increasingly rely on food pantries throughout the state. The event aims to collect food donations to support local communities. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, …

Editorial: Make it easier for Oregon to clean up derelict ships

Published 8:30 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Bulletin Editorial Board A ship or boat can have no means to go anywhere, no steering or no seating and still not fit into the definition of abandoned or derelict vessel in Oregon.A vessel can be sunk and …

Oregon passes lumber-grading certification bill

The Oregon Senate has passed Senate Bill 1061, the "Oregon Forests to Homes Act," led by Senator Todd Nash (R-Enterprise).  The bill establishes a lumber grading training pilot program through Oregon State University’s Extension Service, in …

Advocates for foster children in Oregon discuss local impacts after feds slash federal funding

The executive director of one local chapter of the Oregon CASA Network explained, while there's no direct impact their organization, they expect impacts statewide. PORTLAND, Ore. — Over the past 100 days, the Trump administration has made many …

Oregon joins Washington, other states in lawsuit fighting Trump administration over Head Start cuts

A coalition of parents and Head Start providers on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Head Start program. Oregon is joining the fight. “Since taking office, the Trump administration has tried to destabilize …

Oregon State Hospital using beanies from iconic film to bring awareness to mental health

Oregon Tech to Host Cascade Conference Softball Tourney

via Oregon Tech Athletic Communications CORVALLIS, Ore. – For the fourth consecutive season, Oregon Tech and Stilwell Stadium will play host to the Cascade Conference Softball Championships, presented by U.S. Bank. The 2025 Tournament will run this Friday …