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Rep. Diehl of Scio is scheduled to make his candidacy official tonight.
Linn County politico to run for Oregon governor
Rep. Diehl of Scio is scheduled to make his candidacy official tonight.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Rep. Diehl of Scio is scheduled to make his candidacy official tonight.
In a speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum, he said he would not use force to do seize the semiautonomous island.
Trump cancels tariff threat in his push for US control of Greenland
In a speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum, he said he would not use force to do seize the semiautonomous island.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM
In a speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum, he said he would not use force to do seize the semiautonomous island.
Leaders are expected to resume reconsideration and hold deliberations at a hearing March 3. They also disclosed some attempts by outsiders to discuss Coffin Butte plans.
Benton County reopens landfill expansion process, limited to one item
Leaders are expected to resume reconsideration and hold deliberations at a hearing March 3. They also disclosed some attempts by outsiders to discuss Coffin Butte plans.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Leaders are expected to resume reconsideration and hold deliberations at a hearing March 3. They also disclosed some attempts by outsiders to discuss Coffin Butte plans.
The Bulldogs are led by star forward Lauren Whittaker.
Oregon State prepares for showdown with Gonzaga
The Bulldogs are led by star forward Lauren Whittaker.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The Bulldogs are led by star forward Lauren Whittaker.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
The Trump administration urged a judge to reject efforts by Minnesota and its largest cities to stop the immigration enforcement surge.
Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction probe
The Trump administration urged a judge to reject efforts by Minnesota and its largest cities to stop the immigration enforcement surge.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The Trump administration urged a judge to reject efforts by Minnesota and its largest cities to stop the immigration enforcement surge.
Buzzard is one of the best wrestlers in Eagles history, but he hasn’t attended the school since his freshman year.
Two sport — and two school — star ready to leave his mark on Harrisburg wrestling
Buzzard is one of the best wrestlers in Eagles history, but he hasn’t attended the school since his freshman year.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Buzzard is one of the best wrestlers in Eagles history, but he hasn’t attended the school since his freshman year.
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night. The Hoosiers toppled Miami to win their first national title.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins 1st national championship
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night. The Hoosiers toppled Miami to win their first national title.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night. The Hoosiers toppled Miami to win their first national title.
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:49 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Oregon's junior senator called what ICE had been doing fascism.
Immigration, affordability top 2 issues at Merkley town hall in Albany
Oregon's junior senator called what ICE had been doing fascism.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Oregon's junior senator called what ICE had been doing fascism.
As the MWC season gets closer to the midway point, the games begin to get a little bigger for some teams.
Corvallis boys and Lebanon girls basketball face big tests this week
As the MWC season gets closer to the midway point, the games begin to get a little bigger for some teams.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
As the MWC season gets closer to the midway point, the games begin to get a little bigger for some teams.
She was buying socks for her son when federal agents arrested her. A family shares what it's like behind the scenes.
'No family should have to go through that' — Albany family of mom detained by ICE
She was buying socks for her son when federal agents arrested her. A family shares what it's like behind the scenes.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
She was buying socks for her son when federal agents arrested her. A family shares what it's like behind the scenes.
The Beavers are still lacking depth at quarterback.
Final tally: Oregon State loses 35 players to the transfer portal
The Beavers are still lacking depth at quarterback.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The Beavers are still lacking depth at quarterback.
Already fell off your New Year's health kick? Here are some recipes to help you start again (or for the first time).
It's not too late — 5 dishes to get your new year off to a healthy start
Already fell off your New Year's health kick? Here are some recipes to help you start again (or for the first time).
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January 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Already fell off your New Year's health kick? Here are some recipes to help you start again (or for the first time).
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland warned Sunday his threats “risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland warned Sunday his threats “risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
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January 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland warned Sunday his threats “risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for this family and our community" — an Albany Police Department news release
Albany teen hit by car driven by sister, dies
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for this family and our community" — an Albany Police Department news release
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January 17, 2026 at 6:29 PM
"This is an unimaginable tragedy for this family and our community" — an Albany Police Department news release
Hundreds of people rallied Saturday in Greenland and across the Danish kingdom to support the island's self-governance.
Trump says 8 European countries to face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
Hundreds of people rallied Saturday in Greenland and across the Danish kingdom to support the island's self-governance.
democratherald.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Hundreds of people rallied Saturday in Greenland and across the Danish kingdom to support the island's self-governance.
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Climate change is reshaping the future of the Winter Olympics | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Oregon State gymnastics defeats Sacramento State in its first home meet of 2026.
Ellie Weaver shines as Oregon State gymnastics team wins home opener
Oregon State gymnastics defeats Sacramento State in its first home meet of 2026.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Oregon State gymnastics defeats Sacramento State in its first home meet of 2026.
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.
Judge: Immigration agents in Minneapolis can't detain, tear gas peaceful protesters
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.
It comes after school board members updated a policy this week about how to respond if agents show up on campus.
Corvallis students walk out of class mid-morning to protest ICE
It comes after school board members updated a policy this week about how to respond if agents show up on campus.
democratherald.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM
It comes after school board members updated a policy this week about how to respond if agents show up on campus.
Nationally, Oregon ranks 17th in the nation for bridges that are structurally stable. Find out how many in Linn County are ranked poor.
Linn County bridges among worst in state, Benton second
Nationally, Oregon ranks 17th in the nation for bridges that are structurally stable. Find out how many in Linn County are ranked poor.
democratherald.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Nationally, Oregon ranks 17th in the nation for bridges that are structurally stable. Find out how many in Linn County are ranked poor.
Junior forward has a career night against Loyola Marymount and brings new dimensions to Oregon State's offense.
Isaiah Sy brings balance to Oregon State's offense
Junior forward has a career night against Loyola Marymount and brings new dimensions to Oregon State's offense.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Junior forward has a career night against Loyola Marymount and brings new dimensions to Oregon State's offense.
Providing additional funding and staff for Illinois jails to handle inmates' medical needs has been a challenge at the state and federal level.
Nearly 100 deaths in one state's jails over 4 years. How many could have been saved?
Providing additional funding and staff for Illinois jails to handle inmates' medical needs has been a challenge at the state and federal level.
democratherald.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Providing additional funding and staff for Illinois jails to handle inmates' medical needs has been a challenge at the state and federal level.
Forward scores a career-high 25 points and a team-high 11 rebounds.
Isaiah Sy leads Oregon State past Loyola-Marymount
Forward scores a career-high 25 points and a team-high 11 rebounds.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Forward scores a career-high 25 points and a team-high 11 rebounds.