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If the celebrity-named, big-eared critter wins, it would be Oregon’s fourth consecutive bat-pageant champion. https://mrf.lu/2HK24

Offensive assistant Jay Johnson will take over play-calling duties after Oregon fired coordinator Drew Mehringer following a three-game stretch where the Ducks averaged just 14 points. https://mrf.lu/2HnK0

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore will miss the rest of the season, coach Dan Lanning announced Monday night. “I’m not anticipating him being back this season,” Lanning said. www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2026/1...

The Sunday blaze damaged 11,000-square-foot cold storage facility but spared processing operations at one of Lincoln County's largest employers. https://mrf.lu/2H4Mw

“For us, (Wildwood) was actually the biggest movie of the year,” said Michael Pontius, head manager of McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub, “and probably for the eight years I’ve worked here.” (Photo courtesy of Laika via AP) https://mrf.lu/2H4vG

The last time the Wildcats had a losing season was 1955. https://mrf.lu/2H4m6

The Beavers gained votes in the AP poll, but dropped in the coaches poll. https://mrf.lu/2H4ZV

Traffic reopened after crews removed the hazard, according to Portland Fire and Rescue. https://mrf.lu/2HW-M

Kelly’s Olympian is back: the 124-year-old Portland bar adds an upstairs coworking space after a $750,000 renovation. https://mrf.lu/2H9gx

Officials recommend voters use ballot drop boxes whenever possible and say that voters intent on mailing their ballots should do so early, to ensure that they are counted in the event of postmark delays at the U.S. Postal Service. Keep up with the latest election news at OregonLive.com/politics

“The community is hurting, their needs are immediate, and the recovery will take time,” Gov. Kotek said Monday. https://mrf.lu/2HB6h

One race, two priorities: Kotek says jobs and business growth; Drazan says students and schools. Here’s what each candidate wants to change. https://mrf.lu/2HM8n

Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ opened at No. 3 with $11.8M—and an A CinemaScore. But its reported $100M budget makes profitability a challenge. https://mrf.lu/2HMsQ

“Please know that every kind word, prayer, and act of support means more to us than we can say,” the family said in a statement. https://mrf.lu/2HwwN

From Ann Sacks limestone to exposed ceiling beams and a knotty pine lower level, the Concordia home delivered midcentury style without compromise. https://mrf.lu/2H-Q3

The plaintiffs in the case also allege that the school failed to notify parents that their son had been poisoned, and sent him back to class instead. https://mrf.lu/2H-NH

The Trump administration's removal of Wabanaki cultural markers from Acadia National Park has sparked a legal battle. https://mrf.lu/2HgWg

In the chaotic hours a school shooting, journalists face difficult decisions about speed, accuracy, identification and privacy. Here’s how we approached them. https://mrf.lu/2Hgwk

Oregon's 4-3 season has exposed cracks in Dan Lanning's program, leading to the firing of offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer amid growing concerns about coaching priorities and team performance. https://mrf.lu/2Hg8w

Rains will start on Sunday and last until Tuesday, followed by a brief dry interlude before rainclouds return later this week. https://mrf.lu/2H8zv

Some blue-collar work pays more than $100,000 a year. But the jobs require real skill and the work isn't easy. https://mrf.lu/2H8C0

Officials announced the fire around 9:45 a.m. Sunday, and said that they’re asking people to evacuate due to potential chemical hazards. https://mrf.lu/2Hff_

The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office said it has removed from public view an election test website that was accidentally exposed to search engines after a system update. theoregonian.visitlink.me/nltbjU 📷: Sean Meagher #oregon #oregonpolitics #orpol #theoregonian

In the changing college sports landscape, the concept of staying at one school for an entire career has become a rare exception. https://mrf.lu/2Hr93

Oregon football is parting ways with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer seven games into the 2026 season, Dan Lanning announced on Sunday. Read more: theoregonian.visitlink.me/jKdfGA 📷: Getty Images

Skunks may den on your property in fall and winter; here's how you can help reduce unwanted encounters. https://mrf.lu/2HSfJ

The Oregon Secretary of State's Office took down a test election website after a system update accidentally exposed it to public search engines. https://mrf.lu/2HqfF

The families of two men who died in a May chemical tank implosion at Longview’s Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company facility have sued the company. theoregonian.visitlink.me/w3f_Ok 📷: Karen Ducey/The Seattle Times via AP

The hikers were rescued from the Rock of Ages trail, which has been unmaintained since 2017. https://mrf.lu/2Hqj1

Before the season, Oregon football talked about making history. Now? The Ducks’ College Football Playoff hopes are history just seven games into a confounding 2026 season. theoregonian.visitlink.me/4rpmZb 📷: Getty Images

The mystery mailers may violate campaign disclosure laws, and no one will say who paid for them. https://mrf.lu/2HCbS

The families of two workers killed in the Longview implosion are suing Nippon Dynawave. https://mrf.lu/2HCzm

The Oregonian/OregonLive asked 12 legal experts, who agree state law could send the mom to prison, but only if she ignored red flags. https://mrf.lu/2HC5J

Oregon faces Illinois severely shorthanded, missing four of five starting wide receivers and QB Dante Moore for the third straight game. https://mrf.lu/2Hs2t

Thanksgiving and Christmas airfares from Portland are at 10-year highs, driven by costly jet fuel linked to Middle East conflict, with experts urging travelers to book before Halloween. https://mrf.lu/2HRCk

The money comes from forgotten bank accounts, old paychecks and unreceived refunds that never reached their recipients. https://mrf.lu/2vJYG

Halloweentown is coming back! But will it return to its original filming location just 45 minutes outside Portland? https://mrf.lu/2vJrV

Linh Luu and Kevin Le pocketed more than $51,000 helping traffic the wildlife parts between the U.S. and Vietnam over several years, federal prosecutors said. https://mrf.lu/2vJLf

Portland police have closed Southwest Yamhill Street between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue to investigate the crash. https://mrf.lu/2vnQ-

Oregon's attorney general alleges SFW Construction made customers promise not to post bad reviews to settle disputes. https://mrf.lu/2v49n

"This is going to become the start of a national powerhouse.” https://mrf.lu/2v4mL

Portland is pursuing a bid to host 2031 Women's World Cup matches, with plans to address stadium capacity and turf requirements at Providence Park or potentially Autzen Stadium in Eugene. https://mrf.lu/2v4Cp

The federal government has said it currently is not planning to open any immigration detention facilities in Oregon. But it had been considering doing so in Newport – until the community pushed back against the plan. https://mrf.lu/2vWy6

Randy Blazak argues that his termination violated his First Amendment rights. The college cited his "unprofessional behavior." https://mrf.lu/2vWXQ

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Oregon says the monitors will be monitored, too. https://mrf.lu/2vW2s

Questions over $23,000 used to fund a councilor’s legal defense have sparked a new lawsuit. https://mrf.lu/2v99Y

Two school board members say the claims are “reckless and unsafe.” https://mrf.lu/2v9gs

Architect Emil Schacht introduced the Craftsman house to Portland in 1905, and the beloved style continues to evolve. https://mrf.lu/2vy9N

Mortgage rates fell this week for the first time since late August, easing some of the pressure on prospective homebuyers facing higher borrowing costs on home loans. https://mrf.lu/2vy0T