The New Era | Sweet Home, OR · Sweet Home, OR
A public finance expert considers the way forward for Oregon after the Nov. 3 blue wave. By OJP Staff In the wake of the Nov. 3 election, and as Oregon begins to grapple with the impact of looming federal tax cuts on a variety of entitlement programs, including Medicaid and food stamps, OJP wanted to talk to an expert in public finance. We found one in Sarah Emmans, who advises governments in Oregon and across the country from her home in Olympia, Wash. Emmans, 46, previously worked for ECOnorthwest, the Brookings Institute, the Pew Research Center and the Washington Legislature. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. OJP: What message do you think the Nov. 3 election sends to state leaders and policymakers in Oregon? Sarah Emmans: It’s pretty telling that the governor, who hadn’t been super popular, won. It’s encouraging that she seems to want to work in a bipartisan way, especially on her “Prosperity Roadmap.” What Nov.
Madras Pioneer · Jefferson, OR
Nearby: Jefferson, ORThe Jefferson County School District’s dual language program is now in its third school year working in both the Madras and Buff elementary schools. Now, administrators are thinking about how to expand the program for middle school students. How the program changed Originally, Mariposa Dual Language Program, housed at the Jefferson County Middle, was used to give students who speak both English and Spanish as a first language access to instruction in both languages. Half the school day was taught in Spanish and the other half in English. After two years, the program expanded into the two elementary schools. Sandra Ruiz teaches a second grade class in the dual-language program at Buff Elementary School and she sees the current dual-language program having an academic benefit to students regardless of their first language. Ruiz said that students can struggle initially, but they do on average eventually surpass their peers who are not in dual-language programs in test scores.
Madras Pioneer · Jefferson, OR
Nearby: Jefferson, ORSHERIFF LOG Log items are charges, not convictions. November 2 Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) contacted and arrested Andrew Adams, 39, of Madras, for an active warrant. November 3 A deputy with the JCSO took a report of a theft at a property east of Madras in Jefferson County. November 4 A JCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on Southwest Jericho Lane. After investigation, the driver, Christopher Lafontaine, 43, of Culver, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving. A deputy with the JCSO conducted a traffic stop in the city of Madras. After investigation, Tyler Comish, 20, of Madras, was arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. November 5 A JCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 361 near Southwest Loafers Lane. During the investigation, the driver, Anthony Cortazar, 52, of Warm Springs, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Madras Pioneer · Jefferson, OR
Nearby: Jefferson, ORA man with a pellet gun caused Jefferson County schools to go into a secure status on Nov. 6. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that a man was reported to be walking in Madras around 7:30 a.m. that morning and possibly carrying a firearm near local schools. Out of caution, local Madras and Bridges high schools and Madras and Buff elementary schools were placed in a secure status while the sheriff’s office and Oregon State Police responded to investigate. That status was lifted later that morning. There was no shooting at any school in Jefferson County, and no shots fired. Law enforcement contacted an individual matching the reported description and investigated the circumstances of the report, including searching the area for a possible firearm. “We understand that situations involving our schools create significant concern for parents and our community,” Sheriff Jason Pollock said as the investigation was ongoing.
Source Weekly · Corvallis, OR
Nearby: Corvallis, ORIn this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dave Metzger, Film Composer, Arranger and Orchestrator. Originally from Corvallis, Oregon, Dave shares his journey from a self taught young musician to a celebrated career in film and Broadway. His credits include Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Wish and Mufasa: The Lion King, along with collaborations with artists including Elton John, Phil Collins, Lin Manuel Miranda and Hans Zimmer. The conversation explores creativity, persistence, mentorship, and the path from Oregon to some of the world’s most recognizable entertainment projects. Dave reflects on the relationships, opportunities and hard work that shaped his career, while offering insight into the process of creating music for film and theater and the impact those stories and scores can have on audiences in Central Oregon and beyond. LISTEN NOW WATCH NOW
Sports Illustrated · Corvallis, OR
Nearby: Corvallis, ORIt's never too early to start thinking about the transfer portal. Retention talks, in which programs try to re-sign their best players before they can even think about hitting the portal seeking greener pastures, are already in full swing. Several star players across the nation, most notably Oregon State's dynamic quarterback-wide receiver duo of Braden Atkinson and Jesse Legree, have both already announced that they're running it back in Corvallis next season. In the Big Ten, Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea has already re-signed with Nebraska for 2027. Wisconsin hasn't made any such talks public. There was some smoke that the Badgers were engaged in retention talks with Colton Joseph, but that was before they benched him for true freshman Ryan Hopkins. Now, Joseph's most likely future looks like the transfer portal once again. And speaking of the portal, an early target that makes a whole lot of sense for Wisconsin has emerged: North Dakota State cornerback Marion Moore.
The Bulletin · Corvallis, OR
Nearby: Corvallis, ORThe nation’s leading passer is staying in Corvallis. Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson has re-signed with the Beavers for the 2027 season, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive. ESPN first reported the news. Atkinson’s return, which has been negotiated for several weeks, comes 18 days after receiver Jesse Legree announced he was re-signing with OSU and gives the Beavers two critical pieces to build around in JaMarcus Shephard’s second season. Atkinson and Legree each signed with Nike’s Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program last week, the first two OSU athletes to do so. Atkinson is completing 65.8% of his passes for 3,169 yards with 25 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for two scores and caught a touchdown. Oregon State (5-4, 3-2 Pac-12) vs. No. 17 Boise State (8-1, 5-0) When: Saturday, 3 p.m. Where: Albertsons Stadium; Boise, Idaho Betting line: Boise State by 10.5 TV: USA Network
The Bulletin · Eugene, OR
Nearby: Eugene, OROregon State is among the college football teams impacted by the nationwide ground stop of departing flights. The Beavers were scheduled to fly to Idaho at 3:20 p.m. PT. With the ground stop lifted, OSU boarded buses for Eugene airport and an OSU spokesman said the team plane will take off Friday night from Eugene to Boise. As of 6:15 p.m., there is no change to the time of Saturday’s game (3 p.m. PT, USA). Besides football, OSU men’s soccer is scheduled to host San Diego State in the Pac-12 tournament championship on Saturday. SDSU arrived prior to the ground stop. OSU women’s basketball is not scheduled to leave for Arizona until Saturday afternoon. The Michigan-Oregon football game is still scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Michigan flew into Eugene on Thursday night and avoided the ground stop.
The Michigan Daily · Eugene, OR
Nearby: Eugene, ORBoth the Michigan football team and No. 16 Oregon have had somewhat-parallel seasons, having not met the high expectations they came into the season with. But while the Ducks have taken a step forward as of late, the Wolverines are coming off their worst loss of the season. This week, Michigan is headed to Eugene for the first time in over twenty years, for its second matchup with Oregon since the Big Ten expansion. There’s no shortage of gravitas surrounding the matchup, especially given recent events on the Wolverines’ side. After a loss to Big Ten cellar-dweller and in-state rival Michigan State last week, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck and tapped Jim Harding as the Wolverines’ interim offensive coordinator. Whittingham put himself back in the headlines Monday with comments about the cost of the Ducks’ roster, which Oregon coach Dan Lanning quipped back at.
Daily Emerald · Eugene, OR
Nearby: Eugene, ORGallery • 11 Photos Taylor Ward A tree is successfully planted and secured by a Northwest Youth Corps member. On Nov. 11, 2026, the City of Eugene and UO Natural Areas Program collaborated to host a Veterans Day tree planting along the Willamette River in Eugene, Ore. (Taylor Ward/Emerald)
Post-Bulletin · Eugene, OR
Nearby: Eugene, ORADAMS — The best Class 1A 800-meters runner over the last two years has made his decision. Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Kingsland/Southland star Tate Goergen — among the two best 800 runners ever from southeastern Minnesota —- has chosen Kansas State as his future college. He will receive a full-ride scholarship and signed his College National Letter of Intent today. The Southland senior verbally said yes to the Wildcats on Sunday, Nov. 1, after the Kansas State University coaches paid him a home visit. Goergen, who earlier had visited the Kansas State campus and met with its track and field coaches, made his declaration on the spot to close that home visit. He put it in writing today. He’s thrilled with his choice. Goergen had also seriously considered the University of Nebraska and the University of Iowa. But Manhattan, Kansas, and all that the Kansas State track and field program, school and community had to offer was too much to pass up.
Forest Grove News Times · Eugene, OR
Nearby: Eugene, ORIt had been three years since the Jesuit girls had claimed a state cross country title, but that changed this past weekend when the Crusaders got back atop the podium at the 2026 State Cross Country Championships held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lane Community College in Eugene. “I feel so good about how we ran,” Jesuit’s Elizabeth Welsh told the OSAAtoday’s John Guenther. “We’ve really learned how to race well as a team.” Welsh was Jesuit’s highest individual finisher, running the 5K course in 18:21.5. She preceded teammates: Anya Augustine who was ninth (18:40.4); Quinn Hanley who was 10th (18:56.6); Alana Barker who was 14th (19:12.2); Maeve O’Scannlain who was 16th (19:16.0); Anna Williams who was 30th (19:38.2); and Kate Zeidlhack who was 32nd (19:39.6).
Daily Emerald · Eugene, OR
Nearby: Eugene, ORGallery • 35 Photos Owen Burriss Oregon associate head coach Giovana Melo and sophomore Alanah Clemente dance together pregame. The No. 12 ranked Oregon Ducks women’s volleyball team host the No. 1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers losing in three sets, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., Nov. 7, 2026. (Owen Burriss/Emerald)