Nik Streng
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Sports reporter/editor for The Oregonian/OregonLive covering the Portland Fire. he/him. 808 raised. #VeryAsian 🎌 nstreng(at)oregonian(dot)com
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Judge bars ICE from warrantless arrests in Oregon without proper flight risk finding
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Judge bars ICE from warrantless arrests in Oregon without proper flight risk finding
“Likelihood of escape considerations are not being made on a far reaching scale across the populations in our community who are subject to immigration law,” the judge said.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Judge bars ICE from warrantless arrests in Oregon without proper flight risk finding
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The Timbers wore this 10 years ago and it was perfect. Nice chevron that displayed the team colors doubled as a nod to Mt. Hood.
Bring it back!
Bring it back!
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The Timbers wore this 10 years ago and it was perfect. Nice chevron that displayed the team colors doubled as a nod to Mt. Hood.
Bring it back!
Bring it back!
Journalism is one of the only products where people will look you in the eyes and say, "Why do I have to pay for this?"
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
February 5, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Journalism is one of the only products where people will look you in the eyes and say, "Why do I have to pay for this?"
It seems that Missouri has a senate bill in place that would allow the governor to create a board of directors to oversee and create policy for the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
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SB863 - Requires the Governor to appoint a board of directors to oversee any statewide activities association that facilitates interscholastic activities for secondary school students
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February 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
It seems that Missouri has a senate bill in place that would allow the governor to create a board of directors to oversee and create policy for the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
www.senate.mo.gov/26Info/BTS_W...
www.senate.mo.gov/26Info/BTS_W...
If I had a nickel for every time a Ducks quarterback had a younger brother who came in to play tight end, I'd have 2 nickels.
Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
The younger brother of a Ducks quarterback will join him at Oregon. #GoDucks
The younger brother of a Ducks quarterback will join him at Oregon
It's the Dayton and Dylan show in Eugene.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
If I had a nickel for every time a Ducks quarterback had a younger brother who came in to play tight end, I'd have 2 nickels.
Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
Anna Maria Lopez entered her high school career right as the effects of Title IX were being felt in Oregon. She's been THE fixture of girls sports in Oregon going back 50 years #opreps
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‘A permanent lighthouse’: New award created to honor pioneer of girls sports in Oregon
As part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the OSAA honored one of the pioneers of girls sports in Oregon.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Anna Maria Lopez entered her high school career right as the effects of Title IX were being felt in Oregon. She's been THE fixture of girls sports in Oregon going back 50 years #opreps
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www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Thinking about how I used to go to EVERY SINGLE SIGNING in a past life
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Thinking about how I used to go to EVERY SINGLE SIGNING in a past life
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Billionaires are ruining everything
WaPo's Matt Murray told staff the paper is shuttering sports, moving remaining staff to features, shrinking foreign coverage, restructuring metro, closing books coverage, suspending Post Reports podcast
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Billionaires are ruining everything
“Wow this seems like some LinkedIn trash… oh”
February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
“Wow this seems like some LinkedIn trash… oh”
No one is doing team merch like the Cherry Bombs. WOW
Leap into chaos, literally.
The Stage Dive Parachute Jacket: Loudest, Boldest, and most airborne.
Available now!
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The Stage Dive Parachute Jacket: Loudest, Boldest, and most airborne.
Available now!
shopcherrybombs.com/collections/...
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
No one is doing team merch like the Cherry Bombs. WOW
I can't overstate how incredible Machetes is. They did a pop up by my house years ago and I find myself occasionally craving one
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Portland pop-up Machetes will take over the kitchen at this award-winning bar
At Hey Love, the Machetes menu will expand to carnitas tacos and al pastor carved off a charcoal-fired trompo stationed on the sidewalk late on Friday and Saturday nights.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
I can't overstate how incredible Machetes is. They did a pop up by my house years ago and I find myself occasionally craving one
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
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I talked with Katy Steding — one of few Oregonians to play pro baskteball in their home state — about the WNBA's return to Portland in 2026
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‘One of the highlights of my life’: Katy Steding looks ahead to Portland’s return to the WNBA
Katy Steding, the hometown hero for the Power in the '90s, said the return of the WNBA can be a boon for Portland hoops.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I talked with Katy Steding — one of few Oregonians to play pro baskteball in their home state — about the WNBA's return to Portland in 2026
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Right now the Cleveland Cavaliers are in Portland for Sunday night basketball game.
I don't know anything about this game. But I know that Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama is here (he's still an assistant for the Cavs).
I don't know anything about this game. But I know that Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama is here (he's still an assistant for the Cavs).
February 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Right now the Cleveland Cavaliers are in Portland for Sunday night basketball game.
I don't know anything about this game. But I know that Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama is here (he's still an assistant for the Cavs).
I don't know anything about this game. But I know that Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama is here (he's still an assistant for the Cavs).
In the final stretch of the 2025 football season, there wasn't anyone in Oregon more terrifying with the ball in their hands than Cole Thomas.
He kept the Rams alive in SO MANY games #opreps
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He kept the Rams alive in SO MANY games #opreps
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Central Catholic utility player announces in-state football commitment
One of Oregon’s most dangerous high school football players with the ball in his hands is staying home.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:36 PM
In the final stretch of the 2025 football season, there wasn't anyone in Oregon more terrifying with the ball in their hands than Cole Thomas.
He kept the Rams alive in SO MANY games #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2026/0...
He kept the Rams alive in SO MANY games #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2026/0...
This is going to be a fixture in many Japanese households 😂
The "KegChup" product will be part of a limited-time sweepstakes ahead of the Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl game.
Heinz to give away 114-ounce kegs of ketchup to fans ahead of Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl
The "KegChup" product will be part of a limited-time sweepstakes ahead of the Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl game.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:30 PM
This is going to be a fixture in many Japanese households 😂
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Fun to see Linda Weston reflect on the early days of professional women's basketball in Portland, and her take on the Fire's launch.
“The more you can build community, the better."
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“The more you can build community, the better."
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‘What a thrill’: Former Power general manager comments on the reincarnation of the WNBA in Portland
Portland Power general manager Linda Weston said she's watching the start of the Fire's return to the WNBA with admiration.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Fun to see Linda Weston reflect on the early days of professional women's basketball in Portland, and her take on the Fire's launch.
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
“The more you can build community, the better."
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I talked with Linda Weston this week about her experience as the GM for the Portland Power and what she thinks of the Fire's return in 2026
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‘What a thrill’: Former Power general manager comments on the reincarnation of the WNBA in Portland
Portland Power general manager Linda Weston said she's watching the start of the Fire's return to the WNBA with admiration.
www.oregonlive.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I talked with Linda Weston this week about her experience as the GM for the Portland Power and what she thinks of the Fire's return in 2026
www.oregonlive.com/portland-fir...
www.oregonlive.com/portland-fir...
People who know, know.
I watched Kennedie Shuler when she was at Barlow HS and the girl is as competitive as anyone I've ever seen
I watched Kennedie Shuler when she was at Barlow HS and the girl is as competitive as anyone I've ever seen
The junior guard's nine-point scoring run in the third quarter helped the Beavers pull away from San Diego for a 61-43 victory at Gill Coliseum on Thursday night.
Kennedie Shuler scores 24 as Oregon State beats San Diego 61-43
The junior guard's nine-point scoring run in the third quarter helped the Beavers pull away from San Diego for a 61-43 victory at Gill Coliseum on Thursday night.
www.oregonlive.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:38 AM
People who know, know.
I watched Kennedie Shuler when she was at Barlow HS and the girl is as competitive as anyone I've ever seen
I watched Kennedie Shuler when she was at Barlow HS and the girl is as competitive as anyone I've ever seen
I had the chance to talk with Power and Fire alumna Sylvia Crawley this week. We talked about building a new team culture in Portland... and no one knows as much about this as she does!
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Sylvia Crawley discusses team culture ahead of Fire’s return to the WNBA
An alumnus of both the Power and Fire, no one has as much experience in women's basketball in Portland as Sylvia Crawley.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I had the chance to talk with Power and Fire alumna Sylvia Crawley this week. We talked about building a new team culture in Portland... and no one knows as much about this as she does!
www.oregonlive.com/portland-fir...
www.oregonlive.com/portland-fir...
It’s insane that the NFL decided that it needed the Super Bowl teams to wear this “USA 250” patch and it’s interfered with jersey elements for both teams.
Looks awful
Looks awful
January 30, 2026 at 5:38 AM
It’s insane that the NFL decided that it needed the Super Bowl teams to wear this “USA 250” patch and it’s interfered with jersey elements for both teams.
Looks awful
Looks awful
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Some local businesses are closing to honor the protest and others have taken to social media to acknowledge the protest, but let their customers know they will be open, with several pledging to donate to the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Some local businesses are closing to honor the protest and others have taken to social media to acknowledge the protest, but let their customers know they will be open, with several pledging to donate to the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.
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Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader
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Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader
Federal officers have failed to provide sufficient warnings as required before using force and have used force disproportionate to the danger faced, said Gil Kerlikowske.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader
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When she was told that the Fire was coming back this year, Jackie Stiles said she finally felt at peace with a pro career that felt like it was cut short
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Portland Fire legend Jackie Stiles shares excitement for team’s return
When she heard the Fire was returning in 2026, Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Jackie Stiles finally felt closure on her professional career.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
When she was told that the Fire was coming back this year, Jackie Stiles said she finally felt at peace with a pro career that felt like it was cut short
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Gonna learn what it transforms into 😎
January 29, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Gonna learn what it transforms into 😎
The Portland Fire have hung a giant Fire jersey on the Willamette River
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The Portland Fire have hung a giant Fire jersey on the Willamette River