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Oregon Faces Title IX Suit Over Trans Sports Policy
Three female high school students have filed a federal lawsuit that claims Oregon’s policy of allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violated Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination in educational settings. The...

I've Mastered Hamptons Style—7 Outfit Formulas I Rely On Every Summer
Spending the first half-decade of my life in Connecticut, I had my fair share of gorgeous moments on East Coast beaches all across New England and in New York that still come back to me in nostalgic waves. It fully cemented just how much I love...
Oregon Faces Title IX Lawsuit Over Males In Girls' High School Sports
Authored by Scottie Barnes via The Epoch Times, A conservative nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit July 8 on behalf of three Oregon high school girls alleging that the state’s education and athletic authorities violated federal anti-discrimination...

Oregon congresswoman Val Hoyle criticizes Trump's budget bill, calls it a loyalty test
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. House of Representatives is on break and many are back in their home districts either arguing for their vote on the "One big Beautiful Bill.," or defending their opposition to the legislation. In the case of Oregon...

Oregonians brace for impact on Medicaid from Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
More than a third of Oregonians rely on Medicaid via the Oregon Health Plan; in rural counties, it's often higher. Cuts are coming in Trump's flagship budget bill. PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of Oregonians are waiting anxiously to discover how...

Reflections on year one in the ACC: Stanford
One year ago, Stanford was set to embark on their first year as members of the ACC. So many questions swirled about how they would stack up against the competition, how they would fit with the overall culture of the league, and how they would...

From Aaron Rodgers to the tush push, let's catch up on an active offseason as camps begin
Brooke Pryor Close Brooke Pryor ESPN Staff Writer Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of...

Oregon Department of Forestry warns invasive beetle may emerge in July
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Department of Forestry is warning Oregonians about an invasive species of beetle that could emerge this summer. Officials say the invasive emerald ash borers start to resurface in early June, but reach their peak in...

Officer smashes car window then punches driver stopped for not having headlights on
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A US police officer smashed the window of a man’s car, then twice hits him in the head after he was pulled over for ‘not having his...
Oregonians deserve a smarter approach to wildfires
Each year, Oregon braces for wildfire season. And each year, we spend tens of millions (sometimes hundreds of millions) trying to put those fires out. But despite our best efforts, the fires keep getting worse — more dangerous and more...

Oregon lawmakers approve new benefits for state’s National Guard members
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) - This legislative session, the Oregon legislature and Gov. Tina Kotek continued to show their support for the Oregon Military Department through ongoing efforts to provide benefits to help strengthen the Oregon Army National...
Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill
Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill Published 6:45 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see...

Pilot boosts retail network with site expansions
Recent additions to the network include sites in Louisiana, Colorado, Texas, and British Columbia.Pilot is advancing its travel center network with a series of new store openings and site renovations across the U.S. and Canada, supporting...

Oregon averages one fatal tractor crash on roadways per year
Published 3:52 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2025 A vehicle follows behind a swather traveling on Feedville Road near Hermiston, Oregon, in late June 2025. (Gary West/Capital Press) More tractors and combines are slowly rumbling from field to field during...
Oregon State women’s basketball signs Spanish forward to final roster spot
Oregon State women’s basketball’s roster for 2025-26 is complete. The Beavers signed Spanish forward Lara Alonso-Basurto, the team announced Wednesday, to fill the 15th and final roster spot for coach Scott Rueck. Alonso-Basurto joins the team as...

Oregon State Fire Marshal invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Bonanza's Elk Fire
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. - The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing resources to battle the Elk Fire in Klamath County, which has quickly grown to about 2,000 acres and is threatening homes and infrastructure. According to the Klamath County...

First Banana Ball Youth Tournament in Savannah kicks off
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The inaugural Youth Banana Ball Tournament took place last year in Cleveland, Ohio. This year, the organization decided to bring the event home to Savannah. The annual event got underway on Wednesday with a Banana Ball camp...

Oregon Teens Sue State Over Trans Athlete Laws, Inspired By Biles-Gaines Feud
Three teenage girls are suing the state of Oregon over laws that allow trans-identifying men to compete in women’s sports. Two of the girls told Fox News they were inspired by the online fight between former Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and...

New York Giants’ 90-man roster rankings: The roster, from top to bottom
Let’s look at the New York Giants’ roster from top to bottom as we begin training camp. I have ranked each player from top to bottom considering factors like talent, importance to the team, likelihood of making the team and expected role. The...

Oregon Cabaret Theatre stages a 1970s ‘Disaster’ movie … musical
Published 6:00 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By LUCIE K. SCHEUER / for the Rogue Valley Times 1/2 Swipe or click to see more Rick Wasserman, left, plays the floating casino owner Tony Del Vecchio. and Alex Boyles fills the role of noted disaster...