State agencies begin implementation of Oregon Housing Needs Analysis to promote creation of housing

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Housing Needs Analysis (OHNA) is a new component to Oregon’s statewide land use planning system intended to facilitate housing production, affordability and choice to meet housing needs for Oregonians statewide. Three state agencies
Governor Kotek announces 2025 legislative priorities

Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced her priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Her priorities focus on staying the course on addressing homelessness and housing supply, mental health and addiction care, and improving outcomes for
Horner Named to NAIA Preseason All-America Team

via Oregon Tech Athletic Communications KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oregon Tech catcher Tyler Horner was one of 17 players selected to the NAIA Baseball Preseason All-America Team, selected annually by the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association (NAIA-BCA) All-America Committee. Horner is
Guerra Named to “Bevo” Francis Award Top-100 Watch List

via Oregon Tech Athletic Communications FORT MYERS, Fla. – Oregon Tech point-guard Jamison Guerra was named to the Clarence “Bevo” Francis Award Top-100 Watch List, announced today by Small College Basketball. The “Bevo” Francis Award is given yearly to
State program urges testing during National Radon Action Month in January

PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging home radon testing during January, when winter heating season is at its peak and tightly closed windows and doors increase people’s exposure to the odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. January is
President Biden delivers farewell address to the nation

President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to his predecessor and his successor, President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking from behind the Resolute Desk in
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

The Israeli government and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip. The deal had been reached following the Qatari prime minister’s meeting with Hamas
Parker McCollum adds new summer dates for 2025 ‘What Kinda Man Tour’

Parker McCollum has added additional dates for his upcoming What Kinda Man Tour which kicks-off this month. The 16 newly announced shows will bring the tour through the summer and across the country, with Ashley Cooke, Corey
‘TODAY’ co-host Sheinelle Jones taking time away from show due to ‘family health matter’

NBC TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones is taking time away from the show to tend to “a family health matter.” Sheinelle has been with NBC News since 2014 as a Weekend Today co-host, and began co-hosting the third
See the new trailer for Season 3 of HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’

The White Lotus is set to return for a third season in February, with HBO sharing a teaser trailer and revealing the Feb. 16 premiere date. The black-comedy, drama anthology series was created, written, directed and executive