An Oregon appeals court fined a Salem attorney $10,000 after finding dozens of AI‑generated fake citations in an appellate brief.

A bright green fireball streaked over Portland and parts of the Pacific Northwest on March 23, 2026, sending a rush of video and eyewitness reports. OMSI and scientists say the color likely came from burning magnesium as the object hit the atmosphere.

NOAA reached an agreement to fund nine Alaska seismic stations, restoring near-real-time data that tsunami forecasters use to speed alerts for the Aleutians and Pacific Northwest.

Camas-based nLIGHT priced a $175M offering and is expanding manufacturing in Longmont while its stock slid after a long run-up.

A state‑ordered report and a special OHSU board meeting laid out costly choices for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, exposing a clash over money, science and animal welfare.

Oregon startups pulled in nearly $1 billion in VC in 2025, a surge driven largely by a huge funding round for Agility Robotics and wider AI-driven investor interest.

OHSU researchers used cryo‑EM to map where disease‑causing antibodies bind the NMDA receptor, revealing tiny antigenic hot spots that could enable sharper tests and targeted drugs.

The Oregon DEQ is recovering from a cyberattack with server rebuilds and enhanced security measures, leading to longer response times and rescheduled public hearings.

CLEAR, a biometric identity service, launched at Portland International Airport to expedite security checks and streamline traveler experience, while promising economic benefits and local job creation.

Portland Sunday Parkways event returns on Father’s Day with cycling, walking, and community activities across Northeast Cully's parks, featuring live music, food, and an Adaptive Bike Clinic.

A bear was sighted wandering in a Eugene neighborhood, leading to a wildlife alert by local authorities, with no reported incidents following its appearance.

Portland's Dove Lewis Animal Hospital used Total Plasma Exchange to successfully treat two dogs, Mia and Kodak, who ingested a large amount of pain medication.

Authorities in Oregon and Washington are investigating oiled birds and tar balls on beaches, with several agencies involved in determining the source of the pollution.