Intermediate Stories
Lexile level 500-800
"Evergreen" - A Collection of Intermediate Stories from ESOL News Oregon
Lexile level 500-800
"Evergreen" - A Collection of Intermediate Stories from ESOL News Oregon
Man and young son saved after boat turns over in Columbia River (November 28, 2025) 172 words, 700L-800L
Mercy Flights now helps working police dogs (November 21, 2025) 196 words, 700L-800L
A cartoon arts museum opens in Portland (November 14, 2025) 169 words, 700L-800L
Portland uses cargo trikes in new sidewalk cleaning program (November 7, 2025) 253 words, 700L-800L
Portland re-starts rule about camping in public spaces (October 31, 2025) 303 words, 700L-800L
Oregonians worry about losing food help during U.S. government shutdown (October 25, 2025) 262 words, 700L-800L
Protestors against ICE are wearing giant inflatable animal costumes (October 17, 2025) 187 words, 700L-800L
OHSU telehealth program helps more people in rural Oregon (October 10, 2025) 356 words, 700L-800L
New research from OSU says social media does not stop loneliness (October 3, 2025) 171 words, 700L-800L
Murals make Eugene bright with art (September 25, 2025) 280 words, 600L-700L
TriMet MAX trains will have changes in October (September 19, 2025) 282 words, 500L-600L
Amazon opens big new warehouse in Woodburn (August 11, 2025) 251 words, 700L-800L
Portland neighbors nurture community by taking TriMet from βTabor to Town' (August 4, 2025) 221 words, 600L-700L
Some politicians wantΒ to ban ICE officers from wearing masks (July 28, 2025) 290 words, 700L-800L
Portland gets its first cricket bar (July 21, 2025) 297 words, 700L-800L
Take a ride into the past at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum (July 14, 2025) 223 words, 600L-700L
Oregon governor bans student cellphones in schools (July 7, 2025) 345 words, 600L-700L
Portland raises Uber and Lyft fees to $2 per ride (June 30, 2025) 224 words, 700L-800L
Portland Bike Bus rides on all summer (June 23, 2025) 198 words, 600L-700L
Oregon man leaves job, sails with cat to Hawaii, becomes a social media star (May 29, 2025) 290 words, 600L-700L
Oregon has less money to spend as economy slows (May 22, 2025) 150 words, 600L-700L
Fewer people in Oregon are smoking (May 15, 2025) 266 words, 600L-700L
Oregon brings back its Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (May 8, 2025) 386 words, 800L-900L π
Practice disaster helps people prepare for big earthquake (May 1, 2025) 434 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon votes to help pay for new baseball stadium (April 24, 2025) 271 words, 700L-800L π
Oregonians need a REAL ID soon to fly (April 17, 2025) 399 words, 700L-800L
Portland festival presents performances of new work across the city (April 3, 2025) 186 words, 700L-800L
Thousands of people in Oregon protest Trump and Musk (April 10, 2025) 274 words, 700L-800L
Fewer people in Portland and Oregon are religious, says Pew study (March 27, 2025) 227 words, 600L-700L
Portland plans to cut jobs and programs to fix budget problem (March 6, 2025) 276 words, 600L-700L
Portland postal workers rally for better pay and fair treatment (February 27, 2025) 210 words, 700L-800L
Cancer survivor advocates for home radon testing (February 20, 2025) 278 words, 700L-800L π
Portland joins sanctuary city lawsuit against Trump administration (February 13, 2025) 366 words, 700L-800L π
G.L.I.T.T.E.R. helps clean Portland and support the houseless community (February 6, 2025) 407 words, 600L-700L
Portland police have a new robot named "Spot" (January 31, 2025) 195 words, 600L-700L
Trumpβs second term as president could affect immigrants in Oregon (January 24, 2025) 360 words, 700L-800L
Oregon's new woman grandmaster in chess is 16 years old (January 17, 2025) 171 words, 600L-700
Oregon has new wildfire rules for homeowners (January 10, 2025) 177 words, 700L-800L
Loneliness makes sleep harder for college students (January 3, 2025) 202 words, 600L-700L
Self-driving Tesla runs through stop sign and causes crash (December 40, 2024) 282 words, 600L-700L π
Judge says Oswego Lake must be open to everyone (November 27, 2024) 152 words, 600L-700L π
Amazon wants to use nuclear power in Eastern Oregon (November 21, 2024) 221 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon is a sanctuary state (November 14, 2024) 294 words, 700L-800L π
Ambulance hits man on bike, then charges him for a ride to the hospital (November 7, 2024) 127 words, 600L-700L π
Some doctors and nurses in Portland might strike soon (October 31, 2024) 244 words, 700L-800L π
Portland has a new pickleball league (October 24, 2024) 194 words, 600L-700L π
Oregonians will vote Nov. 5 to decide several big questions (October 17, 2024) 468 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon university develops two hot peppers that aren't very hot (October 10, 2024) 176 words, 500L-600L
Solar panels on farms generate electricity while providing shade for plants (October 3, 2024) 249 words, 700L-800L π
What are "road onions"? (September 26, 2024) 289 words, 500L-600L π
Project POOCH helps both young people in prison and shelter dogs (September 20, 2024) 158 words, 700L-800L π
Some of the best Oregon beaches are less than three hours from Portland (August 14, 2024) 331 words, 500L-600L π
Visitors to downtown Portland can find 30 outdoor cat sculptures (August 7, 2024) 126 words, 700L-800L π
Different schools have different rules for cell phones in classrooms (July 31, 2024) 265 words, 600L-700L π
OHSU studies new flu vaccine that might offer lifetime protection (July 24, 2024) 183 words, 600L-700L π
Corvallis hosts kinetic sculpture contest (July 17, 2024) 204 words, 600L-700L
Oregon has the only continuously spouting geyser in the Pacific Northwest (July 10, 2024) 192 words, 600L-700L
U.S. Supreme Court says cities can make it illegal to sleep or camp in public spaces (July 5, 2024) 310 words, 600L-700L
University of Oregon researchers say artificial intelligence can identify fake art (June 28, 2024) 315 words, 600L-700L
Do you pronounce these Oregon names correctly? (June 21, 2024), 195 words, 500L-600L π
A giant octopus is visiting a marine research center in Newport (June 6, 2024) 245 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon may soon charge a new mattress recycling fee (May 30, 2024) 200 words, 700L-800L π
City survey shows Portland employees are similar to Portland residents (May 23, 2024) - infographic - 600L-700L π
University of Oregon experts share ideas about summer wildfires (May 16, 2024) 398 words, 600L-700L π
Hermiston opens new skatepark (May 9, 2024)Β 141 words, 600L-700L
Activists take over PSU library in support of Palestine (May 1, 2024) 240 words, 700L-800L
Research at University of Oregon says social connection is a key for preventing youth suicides (April 25, 2024) 386 words, 700L-800L π
$25,000 grant boosts safe mobility for Oregon youth in underserved area (April 18, 2024) 206 words, 700L-800L
Oregon produces the lowest amount of hydroelectricity in 22 years (April 11, 2024) 151 words, 700L-800L
New exhibit in Bend wants people to rethink their ideas of Bigfoot (April 4, 2024) 263 words, 700L-800L π
Portland bans gas leaf blowers beginning in 2026 (March 29, 2024) 200 words, 700L-800L
Beaverton organization offers equestrian vaulting and other horse-centered therapies and activities (March 7, 2024) 230 words, 700L-800L
Multnomah County reopens downtown library after big changes (February 22, 2024) 157 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon helps schools buy food from local businesses (February 15, 2024) 227 words, 600L-700L π
Graffiti in Portland continues to be a challenging problem to solve (February 8, 2024) 233 words, 700L-800L
Dumpling Week returns to Portland for the 10th year (February 1, 2024) 102 words, 600L-700L
Overall crime in Portland decreased in 2023 (January 25, 2024) 221 words, 600L-700L
JN.1 is now the most common COVID variant in Oregon and the U.S. (January 18, 2024) 207 words, 700L-800L
TriMet announces six-week interruption to MAX trains in Portland (January 11, 2024) 246 words, 600L-700L
A new year brings new laws in Oregon (January 4, 2024) 174 words, 700L-800L
Geothermal energy brings mixed results to Klamath Falls (December 1, 2023) 156 words, 700L-800L
The number of Oregonians with syphilis is increasing (November 24, 2023) 147 words, 600L-700L π
New research defines the Portland personality (November 17, 2023) 150 words, 700L-800L π
New bike lanes in Medford make people unhappy (November 10, 2023) 266 words, 600L-700L π
Teachers at Portland Public Schools are on strike (November 2, 2023) 235 words, 600L-700L
Two close calls at Portland airport (October 27, 2023) 211 words, 700L-800L
Baker City man gets ticket for shooting fake deer (October 20, 2023) 128 words, 600L-700L π
Portland Police share drone data (October 13, 2023) 150 words, 600L-700L
Parts of Oregon will experience solar eclipse October 14, 2023 (October 6, 2023) 224 words, 400L-500L
Robot factory will open soon in Salem (September 29, 2023) 191 words, 600L-700L π
A fun corn maze has a serious message about guns (September 22, 2023) 160 words, 500L-600L
Oregon's new retirement program has a rocky start (August 11, 2023) 407 words, 650L-750L
Medieval armored combat is a growing sport in Oregon (August 4, 2023) 242 words, 600L-700L π
A large fire in Southern Oregon causes a lot of damage (July 28, 2023) 191 words, 600L-700L
Workers can soon have paid time off to take care of themselves and their families (July 21, 2023) 374 words, 600L-700L
Humans lived in Oregon more than 18,000 years ago (July 14, 2023) 198 words, 600L-700L
Oregon's minimum wage went up July 1 (July 7, 2023) 145 words, 600L-700L
A new Portland radio station DJ is A.I. (June 30, 2023) 184 words, 500L-600Lπ
Oregon lawmakers say OK to self-serve gas (June 23, 2023) 212 words, 600L-700L π
Petersen Rock Garden hopes to re-open this year with the help of volunteers (June 2, 2023) 132 words, 600L-700L π
Hopscotch opens a large-scale immersive art experience in Portland (May 26, 2023) 317 words, 700L-800L π
A mountain in Oregon receives a new name (May 19, 2023) 130 words, 600L-700L
Fashion brings Vietnam and Italy to Oregon (May 12, 2023) 192 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon's Secretary of State resigns over scandal (May 5, 2023) 241 words, 700L-800L
Special wheelchairs help people visit Oregon beaches (April 28, 2023) 148 words, 600L-700L π
Driver on I-5 near Eugene throws cash out car window to help other people (April 21, 2023) 158 words, 500L-600L π
High school students protest gun violence and censorship (April 14, 2023) 239 words, 600L-700L π
MSC Katie is the biggest cargo ship to visit Portland (April 7, 2023) 157 words, 600L-700L
Traffic deaths in Portland still high (March 31, 2023) 199 words, 600L-700L π
Portland is the 8th most expensive city in the country (March 17, 2023) 227 words, 700L-800L π
State to drop mask requirements for health care facilities (March 10, 2023) 222 words, 700L-800L π
Golden Bond Rescue finds new homes for dogs (March 3, 2023) 332 words, 600L-700L π
Portland artist turns a dark, scary street into an interactive 'Robot Alley' (February 24, 2023) 251 words, 600L-700L
Portland couple turn their yard into a free mini golf course for the community (February 17, 2023) 180 words, 600L-700L
Multnomah County will spend $14 million to move homeless people into apartments (February 10, 2023) 186 words, 600L-700L
What happens after you flush the toilet? (February 3, 2023) 412 words (700L-800L)
Jury awards $1 million in court case about racial discrimination in Beaverton (January 27, 2023) 267 words, 600L-800L
Portland man writes original songs about ordinary people -- even you! (January 20, 2023) 265 words, 600L-700L
Large landslide closes U.S. Highway 101 near Port Orford (January 13, 2023) 134 words, 600L-700L
Oregon has a neon sign museum in The Dalles (January 6, 2023) 232 words, 600L-700L π
Multnomah County Library announces 'Everybody Reads' book for 2023 (December 9, 2022) 195 words, 600L-700L
Portland sets new record: 93 homicides so far this year (December 2, 2022) 186 words, 600L-700L
Oregon parents have twins from embryos that were frozen 30 years ago (November 25, 2022) 275 words, 600L-800L π
Central Oregon sheriff says he won't enforce new gun control law (November 18, 2022) 256 words, 600L-700L π
More than 3,500 volunteers are part of Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams (November 11, 2022) 220 words, 600L-700L π
Thousands of volunteers work together to find and return stolen vehicles in Portland (November 4, 2022) 170 words, 600L-700L
Oregonians will vote on four state ballot measures in November 8 election (October 28, 2022) 358 words, 600L-700L
What's the big idea of the PDX Free Little Art Gallery? (October 21, 2022) 177 words, 600L-700L
Tribal elders want U.S. Supreme Court to help return land on Mount Hood (October 14, 2022) 366 words, 600L-700L
More than 300 wheels make this "bike bus" move (October 7, 2022) 182 words, 600L-700LΒ π
Portland pharmacist is Oregon's 'Immunization Champion' (September 30, 2022) 335 words, 600L-800L π
Oregon landlords may increase rents by almost 15% beginning January 1, 2023 (September 23, 2022) 133 words, 600L-700L
Candidates for governor talk about the growing problem of homelessness (August 19, 2022) 260 words, 600L-700L
People use Google to search for different things about Oregon (August 12, 2022) 303 words, 600L-700L
Hillsboro has a "Library of Things" (August 5, 2022) 234 words, 600L-800L
New website shows you salaries of Oregon college graduates (July 29, 2022), 228 words, 600L-700L
Only in Portland: Perfume for ice cream (July 22, 2022) 209 words, 600L-700L
Starbucks closes two stores in Portland (July 15, 2022) 424 words, 700L-800L
"The Great Oregon Steam-Up" visitors antique equipment at work (July 8, 2022) 317 words, 700L-800L π
U.S. Supreme Court makes new rules, but abortion remains legal in Oregon (July 1, 2022) 376 words, 650L-750L π
ESOL News Oregon celebrates four years and 500 stories! (June 24, 2022) 144 words, 300L-400L
First case of monkeypox identified in Oregon (June 24, 2022) 397 words, 700L-800L π
Portland Pride recognizes the LGBTQ+ community Β (June 10, 2022) 393 words, 700L-800L
Daredevils can rise above it all at an aerial adventure park in Seaside (June 3, 2022) 300 words, 700L-800LΒ
Portland man improves public safetyΒ β and justice β by replacing broken taillights for free (May 27, 2022) 335 words, 700L-800L
Lava River Cave near Bend reopens to visitors (May 20, 2022) 220 words, 600L-700L
Artist sketches the quirky people -- and pets -- of Portland (May 13, 2022) 279 words, 600L-700L π
Volunteer pilots provide free flights for families in need (May 6, 2022) 348 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon chef wins two awards at international ice competition (April 29, 2022) 166 words, 600L-700L π
Metro protects the environment by recycling leftover paint (April 22, 2022) 343 words, 700L-800L
"Monster swarm" of honeybees removed from a Metro facility in Oregon City (April 15, 2022) 257 words, 600L-700L
A famous Oregon lighthouse is for sale (April 8, 2022) 207 words, 500L-600L
Portland Bureau of Transportation is giving away free compost (April 1, 2022) 231 words, 700L-800L
Trayshun Holmes-Gournaris of Oregon School for the Deaf is Oregonβs 2022 Poetry Out Loud winner (March 18, 2022) 303 words, 700L-800L
Metro identifies seven common weeds and how to control them (March 11, 2022) 396 words, 600L-700L
Drivers need permits to visit the Historic Columbia River Highway this summer (March 4, 2022) 234 words, 700L-800L π
A new bar in Portland serves drinks without alcohol (February 25, 2022) 236 words, 700L-800L
Ventilation, humidity are key to limiting virus spread, says Oregon study (February 18, 2022) 250 words, 600L-800L
Oregon will lift state mask requirements no later than March 31, maybe earlier (February 11, 2022) 190 words, 700L-800L π
Japanese soccer player Hina Sugita joins the Portland Thorns' midfield (February 4, 2022) 311 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon state government warns consumers about cryptocurrencies (January 28, 2022) 216 words, 600L-700L π
Fashion companies send damaged goods to Cascade Locks for recycling (January 21, 2022) 223 words, 600L-800LΒ
Oregon State research shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells (January 14, 2022) 294 words, 600L-700L
A new language for DeafBlind people uses touch to communicate (January 7, 2022) 166 words, 600L-700L π
Microplastics found in 100% of tested Oregon waterways, including Crater Lake (December 10, 2021) 351 words, 600L-700L
A new state law protects Black people from discrimination because of their hairstyles (December 3 2021), 301 words, 700L-800L
A company challenges Oregon's ban on 'love letters' from home buyers (November 26, 2021) 339 words, 600L-700L
Students at Reynolds Middle School go back online because of behavior problems (November 19, 2021) 309 words, 600L-700L
Portland will remove parking spaces to increase visibility at intersections (November 12, 2021) 221 words, 600L-700L π
An Oregon farm grows one of the most expensive spices in the world (November 5, 2021) 204 words, 400L-500L π
Sandboarding is an unusual sport on the Oregon Coast (October 29, 2021) 190 words, 500L-600L
Mt. Hood remains an icon of Oregon (October 22, 2021) 259 words, 500L-600L π
Oregon tax payers will receive 17.341% tax refund (October 15, 2021) 127 words, 600L-700L π
As Lake Abert shrinks, the government begins to act (October 8, 2021) 182 words, 600L-700L π
Newberg schools ban some signs and flags, including BLM and LGBTQ (October 1, 2021) 247 words, 700L-800L π
NASA scientists test new spacesuits in Central Oregon (September 24, 2021) 173 words, 600L-700L π
Small plane hits woman in kayak on Willamette River (August 8, 2021) 108 words, 600L-700L
Baker City holds annual short film festival (August 1, 2021) 341 words, 600L-700L
Unusual Oregon rest areas make travel more interesting (July 24, 2021) 180 words, 700L-800L π
The number of new COVID cases in Oregon is growing again (July 17, 2021) 216 words, 600L-700L π
Fourth of July fireworks cause deadly fire in Portland (July 11, 2021) 102 words, 600L-700L
Hidden bottle hunt to celebrate 50 years of Oregon's Bottle Bill (July 3, 2021)Β 187 words, 500L-600L
Oregon schools must teach in person this fall, but they decide masks and physical distancing rules Β (June 26Β 2021) 139 words, 600L-700L
Bedtime and electronics are a poor combo for teens, Oregon study finds (June 22, 2021) 170 words, 600L-700L
Portland has a new pedestrian bridge over Interstate 405 (May 31, 2021) 119 words, 700L-800L π
Vaccinated Oregonians will have the chance to win a $1 million prize (May 24, 2021) 231 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon will see a "supermoon" total lunar eclipse on May 26 (May 17, 2021) 188 words, 600L-700L
Oregon legislature approves new gun control law (May 10, 2021) 210 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon gets one more seat in the U.S. Congress (May 3, 2021) 189 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon's official state song may get new words soon (April 26, 2021) 376 words, 700L-800L
The "Painted Hills" of Oregon have many fossils (April 19, 2021) 279 words, 500L-600L
Deadly wrong-way car crashes are increasing in Oregon (April 12, 2021) 157 words, 600L-700L
Oregon scientists study how the brain makes memories (April 5, 2021) 195 words, 600L-800L π
More people become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccination (March 29, 2021) 158 words, 700L-800LΒ
Oregon Garden Challenge offers free seed kits (March 8, 2021) 226 words, 700L-800L
Portland has dozens of free fridges and pantries to help people who are hungry (March 1, 2021) 225 words, 600L-700L
Police try to stop activists from taking discarded food from store garbage (399 words) 800L-900L π
Hikers will need permits for some Oregon trails this summer (February 15, 2021) 139 words, 700L-800L
Feb. 28 is Linus Pauling Day in Oregon (February 8, 2021) 149 words, 600L-700L π
Green bridges have a history in Oregon (February 1, 2021) 196 words, 500L-600L
Three Oregon authors win awards for their books (January 25, 2021) 239 words, 800L-900L
New plans for COVID-19 vaccinations in Oregon (January 18, 2021) 190 words, 600L-700L
Portland neighbors want to protect a very old, very large tree (January 11, 2021) 221 words, 600L-700L
New laws take effect in the new year (January 4, 2021) 174 words, 600L-700L
Oregon certifies 2020 election results (December 5, 2020) 167 words, 600L-700L
The tradition of the Christmas Ships continues during COVID-19 (November 28, 2020) 169 words, 600L-700L π
Composers write music for walks in Portland parks (November 21, 2020) 250 words, 500L-600L π
50th anniversary of Oregon's exploding whale (November 15, 2020) 316 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon governor announces new COVID-19 restrictions (November 7, 2020) 258 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon voters may have record turnout in 2020 election (November 1, 2020) 193 words, 700L-800L
Old bus station becomes new homeless shelter in Portland (October 25, 2020) 171 words, 600L-700L π
People in Portland will vote on four local issues in November election (October 18, 2020) 262 words, 600L-700L
Monday, October 12 is Indigenous Peoples Day (October 9, 2020) 188 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon Health Authority offers tips for a safe Halloween (October 3, 2020) 139 words, 800L-900L π
Oregon sees a spike in COVID-19 cases (September 25, 2020) 148 words, 600L-700L
Rain clears, but wildfires continue (September 19, 2020) 211 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon scientist uses owl research to help detect hearing problems in babies (August 7, 2020) 247 words, 700L-800L
Artist draws labyrinths in the sands of Oregon beaches (August 1, 2020) 212 words, 600L-700L
Hot weather brings burn ban to Western Oregon (July 24, 2020) 184 words, 700L-800L
State approves $500 checks for people who are still waiting for unemployment benefits (July 17, 2020) 175 words, 700L-800L π
Coronavirus numbers in Oregon keep rising (July 10, 2020) 150 words, 700L-800L
No more late fines from Multnomah County Library (July 4, 2020) 155 words, 700L-800L
"Close social networks" can carry risk for coronavirus, too (June 26, 2020) 227 words, 800L-900L
Portland cuts $15 million from police budget (June 19, 2020) 192 words, 700L-800L π
Multnomah County Library offers sidewalk services (June 6, 2020) 141 words, 700L-800L
Protest turns to riot in downtown Portland (May 30, 2020) 210 words, 700L-800L
Portland family posts riddles in window for people walking by (May 22, 2020) 254 words, 600L-700L π
Many businesses in Oregon can reopen if they follow health rules (May 15, 2020) 326 words, 700L-800L
Oregon libraries find creative ways to help their communities during COVID-19 (May 8, 2020) 230 words, 600L-700L πΒ
Porch Parade will replace Portland's Rose Parade this year (May 1, 2020) 176 words, 600L-700L π
Volunteers in Sublimity are making enough masks for all residents (April 24, 2020) 253 words, 700L-800L
Newspaper solves mystery of wedding ring (April 17, 2020) 217 words, 500L-600L π
Schools and colleges remain online through June (April 10, 2020) 109 words, 700L-800L
Dancing doctor wants to send message of optimism (April 3, 2020) 171 words, 700L-800L π
Coronavirus causes businesses to close and workers to lose their jobs (March 26, 2020) 167 words, 700L-800L
Columbia River Gorge is one of the "Seven Wonders of Oregon" (March 13, 2020) 271 words, 500L-600L
The Wallowas offer an important history lesson (March 7, 2020) 369 words, 500L-600L
Coronavirus now in Oregon (February 28, 2020) 130 words, 700L-800L
Multnomah Falls is a popular place to visit (February 22, 2020) 228 words, 500L-600L
Art museum remembers the eruption of Mount St. Helens (February 15, 2020) 211 words, 700L-800L
Visitors can explore unusual caves in Southern Oregon (February 8, 2020) 371 words, 500L-600L
Yes, Portland traffic is getting worse (February 1, 2020) 173 words, 700L-800L
Multnomah County Library is one of the busiest libraries in the world (January 26, 2020) 224 words, 800L-900L π
A "sneaker wave" causes tragedy on the Oregon Coast (January 18, 2020) 140 words, 500L-600L
Tips for driving in the winter weather ahead (January 10, 2020) 290 words, 700L-800L
Statewide ban on plastic bags includes five-cent fee on paper bags (January 03, 2020) 151 words, 700L-800L
Medford business helps stop "porch pirates" (December 21, 2019) 216 words, 500L-600L
New bike law begins Jan 1. (December 13, 2019) 170 words, 700L-800L
A big show celebrates the shortest day of the year (December 7, 2019) 178 words, 600L-700L
A blind and lonely bison makes an unlikely friend (December 1, 2019) 139 words, 600L-700L π
Dogs calm airport visitors during the busiest travel days of the year (November 22, 2019) 151 words, 700L-800L
Oregon's population is growing more slowly (November 15, 2019) 145 words, 700L-800L
A Japanese garden opens inside a prison in Salem (November 8, 2019) 178 words, 500L-600L π
Oregon students did not test well in reading and math (November 1, 2019) 105 words, 700L-800L
Oregon has already had seven earthquakes this month (October 25, 2019) 195 words, 600L-700L
Salem's "haunted house" has been scaring visitors for over 30 years (October 17, 2019) 226 words, 700L-800L π
Man sues Portland hotel for $10 million for discrimination (October 12, 2019) 232 words, 700L-800L π
Power company will close five coal plants and add wind and solar energy (October 4, 2019) 131 words, 500L-600L
Phone scammers target Oregon's international students (September 26, 2019) 198 words, 700L-800L
Oregon International Air Show is in McMinnville this year (September 19, 2019) 119 words, 700L-800L
Oregon will spend another $9 million to continue planning a new Interstate Bridge (August 23, 2019) 171 words, 600L-700L
Portland shares data about e-scooters (August 16, 2019) 138 words, 600L-700L
Oregon man almost recycles $23,000 (August 10, 2019) 189 words, 500L-600L
Oregon changes death penalty (August 2, 2019) 182 words, 700L-800L π
Minh Pham takes care of flowers and customers with a smile (July 26, 2019) 281 words, 600L-700L π
Small town mayor has many jobs (July 20, 2019) 183 words, 700L-800L π
From the farmer's market to the supermarket (July 14, 2019) 247 words, 700L-800L π
Oregon man plays music for cows (July 4, 2019) 131 words, 600L-700L π
Do we need a tunnel for the MAX trains? (June 29, 2019) 322 words, 700L-800L
Oregon uses big rocks to stop illegal camping in Portland (June 21, 2019) 269 words, 600L-700L
Canby band missed the parade, so they marched in the parking lot (June 03, 2019) 157 words, 700L-800L
Portland makes big cuts to parks budget (May 25, 2019) 202 words, 700L-800L π
The "kicker" tax refund: How big will it be? (May 18, 2019) 184 words, 600L-700L π
Portland store makes ice cream from chickpeas (May 13, 2019) 146 words, 700L-800L π
New wind turbines generate electricity on a Portland bridge (May 5, 2019) 278 words, 700L-800L
West Linn has a Doggie School Bus (April 19, 2019) 159 words, 500L-600L
Fresh spring produce at Oregon's many farmers' markets (April 13, 2019) 66 words, 500L-600L
Survey finds that suicides are more common in Oregon (April 8, 2019) 273 words, 700L-800L
State tax office says beware of scams (April 1, 2019) 318 words, 700L-800L π
Gray whales are migrating past the Oregon Coast (March 19, 2019) 109 words, 700L-800L
Oregon surfer was attacked by a shark (March 8, 2019) 170 words, 500L-600L
Big problems on U.S. Route 101 near Brookings (March 2, 2019) 175 words, 600L-700L
What is a Winter Storm Watch? (February 23, 2019), 199 words, 600L-700L
Will Oregon stop using daylight saving time in 2021? (February 16, 2019) 199 words, 500L-600L π
Lottery winner knows what to do with his prize money (February 11, 2019) 264 words, 600L-700L π
7-Eleven store used sound to keep homeless people away (February 2, 2019) 313 words, 700L-800L π
Portland man is the first man to walk across Antarctica alone (January 26, 2019), 218 words, 500L-600L π
Going to the coast? Beware of sneaker waves (January 14, 2019) 238 words, 600L-700L
Why are there so many crows in downtown Portland? (January 6, 2019) 461 words, 600L-700L
Recycling in Oregon increases, but goal is still out of reach (December 26, 2018) 279 words, 700L-800L
Free guided hikes in Oregon state parks New Year's Day (December 14, 2018) 150 words, 600L-700L
Metro wants to expand urban growth boundary (December 8, 2018) 198 words, 700L-800L
Tuba Christmas Concert December 8 (December 5, 2018) 81 words, 500L-600L
Oregon will use more salt on roads with snow and ice (November 29, 2018) 206 words, 600L-700L π
Portland may limit plastic straws and utensils Β November 12, 2018) 208 words, 700L-800L
Midterm election results in Oregon (November 7, 2018) 324 words, 600L-700L
Oregon sends a Christmas tree to the Capitol (November 5, 2018) 110 words, 700L-800L
Salem may ban plastic shopping bags soon (October 27, 2018) 130 words, 700L-800L
Cannon Beach has many -- maybe too many? -- rabbits (October 16, 2018) 230 words, 600-700L
Woman finds brown widow spider in Oregon City (October 6, 2018) 130 words, 500L-600L
Will Oregon continue to be a sanctuary state? (October 4, 2018) 286 words, 700L-800L
Seven things to know about Oregon (September 24, 2018) 262 words, 600L-700L π
Oregon unemployment rate sets new low record (September 21, 2018) 209 words, 700L-800L
Portland Schools dress code is popular around the country (September 15, 2018) 338 words, 700L-800L
Cougar kills hiker near Mount Hood (September 12, 2018) 261 words, 700L-800L
Hot, dry summer causes drought in Oregon (September 9, 2018) 170 words, 700L-800L
Portland is #1 U.S. city for public park spending (September 3, 2018) 108 words, 500L-600L
OHSU stops heart transplant program (September 2, 2018) 134 words, 600L-700L
Will TriMet replace the Steel Bridge? (August 10, 2018) 390 words, 700-800L
More students graduate from Oregon high schools (July 29, 2018), 181 words, 700-800L
E-scooters come to Portland (July 27, 2018) 109 words, 700-800L
A new way to fight forest fires in Oregon (July 24, 2018) 200 words, 500-600L
Another Portland hot spell (July 22, 2018) 82 words, 700-800L