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How did these flowers evolve to survive a megadrought?
A multi-year megadrought in the Western U.S. has claimed untold populations of wild plants. Amid the conditions, some have survived. Scientists have produced a stunningly complete picture about how populations of one particular flower – the scarlet monkeyflower – made it through. In a new study published in the journal Science, a team of scientists spent decades studying and sampling select populations of scarlet monkeyflowers in California and Oregon. Through genetic sequencing, the team discovered that the populations that did best went through genetic changes in a short time period. This is known as rapid evolution. The team found that three of the populations that recovered the BEST adapted their stomata to open less, so they could conserve more water. Stomata act like a plant’s pores, managing gas exchange and water loss. This allowed the scarlet monkeyflowers to hunker down in the drought and survive. Interested in more stories about rapid evolution? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre, Rachel Carlson and Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Rebecca Ramirez. Aru Nair checked the facts. The audio engineers were Becky Brown and Robert Rodriguez.
Judge Rules US Government Overreached With Transgender Health Care Declaration
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge said the government overreached by issuing a declaration that called treatments like puberty blockers and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, according to a ruling Thursday in Oregon. Judge Mustafa Kasubhai's ruling ...
2 measles exposure sites identified at Salem health centers, Oregon officials say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two Salem health centers were identified as the latest measles exposure sites in Oregon, officials said. The Oregon Health Authority and Marion County public health official…
Trump admin. launches investigation of states mandating health insurance covers abortion
The Trump administration said Thursday that it has launched investigations into 13 states - including Oregon and Washington - that require state-regulated healt
Should R.I. regulate private equity in health care after crisis at safety-net hospitals?
On the R.I. Report podcast, a Salve Regina University expert talks about what Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon have done to control private equity and protect patients.
5 Portland sports bars where you can watch every wild March Madness moment this year
From an early-bird option near the Moda Center to a neighborhood spot devoted to women's sports, these Portland bars offer full menus and multiple TVs for tournament viewing.
Ski For Life: Oregon adaptive sports program opens slopes to students with disabilities
An Oregon Adaptive Sports program allows young people with disabilities to participate in outdoors sports by providing them with adaptive equipment.
Spectator sports added more than $1.7 billion to Oregon economy, report finds
In the run up to a civic debate about city and county funding for renovations to the Moda Center, Sport Oregon released a report about the statewide economic impact of spectator sports.
Canadian province poaches over 400 U.S. health workers, eyes Oregon for more
Portland ranked among the top U.S. cities for the number of people visiting the British Columbia’s health careers website.
Hundreds of health care workers from Washington, Oregon have immigrated to B.C. for jobs
More than 400 U.S.-trained health-care professionals have accepted jobs across British Columbia, nearly tripling the number reported in September 2025, provinci
Dante Moore reveals mental health struggles, asks Oregon governor for more state resources
In a letter to Oregon's governor, Moore cited the pressure thrust upon him as an 18-year-old freshman starting quarterback at UCLA in 2023.
Oregon Lays Out Core Public Health Plan Goals for Years Ahead
The plan, while largely conceptual, offers some insight into the thinking inside the state agency responsible for Oregonians’ health outcomes.
Oregon QB Dante Moore reveals struggles with mental health
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.
Long-running entertainment show canceled by NBC
The show will end its run after nearly 30 years.
Oregon’s Dante Moore opens up about struggles with mental health in letter to governor
The Ducks' starting quarterback said he dealt with depression when he was a freshman at UCLA.
Oregon's hospitals are highly consolidated, report shows
A Yale analysis finds about 72% of Oregon hospitals are concentrated under a few systems.
Arkansas basketball will open NCAA Tournament against Hawaii
The Razorbacks will face the Big West Tournament champions in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Council co-chair on tariffs, turning around the state economy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Governor Tina Kotek’s Economic Prosperity Council has had its first couple of meetings, as Oregon business leaders are trying to get the state’s economy ba…
Why curbing money in Oregon politics is easier said than done
A former Oregonian/OregonLive reporter explores what's happened since his groundbreaking 2019 investigation.
Business: Per Capita Personal Income in Oregon’s Counties
In 2024, Oregon had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $70,908. Oregon’s PCPI was 97% of the national average of $73,204, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Oregon Voters Overwhelmingly Said Yes to Limiting Money in Politics. Then Politicians Had Their Say.
Some 78% of Oregon voters approved limiting campaign contributions in 2020. Four years later, the Legislature finally adopted limits, but an advocate for tighter controls says recent changes render Oregon’s contribution limits “illusory.”
Oregon Health Authority identifies Gresham grocery store as latest measles exposure site
People who visited Gresham’s WinCo Foods, located on 2511 SE 1st St., on Saturday, March 7 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. may have been exposed to measles.
The Sports Bra to open new women's sports bar location in Maine
The sports bar chain dedicated to women's sports that started in Portland, Oregon, announced a location will be coming to Portland, Maine.
Finding solutions for Oregon's business struggles
A business leader calls for major tax, land use and regulatory changes.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon lawmakers head home as 2026 legislative session ends
The short session ended with a flurry of legislation.
A class act: Oregon health system covers medical assistant tuition
St. Charles Health System, based in Bend, Ore., is investing in the future of its workforce through a new educational initiative.
Legislature overwhelmingly approves changes to Oregon open meetings law, even after key lawmakers admit flaws
Any local government body could meet in private to learn and share information about a policy, personnel or budget matter without having to notify the public or keep minutes.
An Oregon Health Insurer Outsourced Its Work To Silicon Valley. The Transition Has Not Gone Well.
On Jan. 1, some 125,000 Oregonians entered a new health insurance epoch. Or so they were told.
How Portland's business challenges ripple across Oregon
The city's economic growth depends on restoring livability.
Oregon lawmakers plug health funding gaps, brace for federal Medicaid changes
From vaccine access and urgent care standards to abortion protections and Medicaid funding, Oregon’s session reshaped the state’s health safety net.
Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new molecule that could open the door to treating triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease. The compound, called SU212, targets and disables a key enzyme that cancer cells rely on to fuel their growth. In tests using humanized mouse models, the molecule caused tumors to shrink and slowed the spread of cancer by forcing the enzyme to break down.
Dear Abby: I’m sure friend is milking her health issue for fraudulent GoFundMe money. Should I report her?
She opened a new fundraising page with an untrue sob story about her cancer returning and being hospitalized about a week.
Oregon isn't just losing businesses, it's losing their growth
Experts warn the state is losing billions in private investment and future jobs by not addressing competitiveness.
After UnitedHealth moved in, Oregon sought to rein in corporate health care. Now, it’s facing an early test
PeaceHealth's move to replace ER doctors with ApolloMD clinicians is testing a new state law limiting corporate medicine.
Readers respond: Trump administration assaults science, health care
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Readers respond: Trump administration assaults science, health care
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Readers respond: Medicare’s broken system for home health care
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Legislature passes bill to help Oregonians convicted on 'junk science'
The Oregon Legislature passed a bill creating a legal pathway for those convicted on the basis of discredited \
Oregon lawmakers approve controversial changes to campaign finance law; advocates pledge to bring issue to ba
Lawmakers have promised to further refine the law next year, after key provisions go into effect.
Last Night in College Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Chaos
Oregon and Illinois upset ranked Big Ten tournament opponents, Kansas State shocked Texas Tech, Michigan held off Iowa, Smith went off and more from Thursday's college basketball action.
Kotek signs bill to cut red tape for Oregon behavioral health workers
The bipartisan law streamlines licensing and supervision rules, aiming to get more mental health workers into practice faster.
Oregon Democrats quietly narrow business tax break they touted
The tax credit was sold as a key economic development tool. It’s expected to be reduced by 60%.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon education report card - grading the 2026 session
What did state lawmakers accomplish in the short session on the education front?
What we know about Honorable Mention, the new Portland sports bar backed by Damian Lillard
Honorable Mention's opening date, menu, first photos and the story behind the name.
Asbestos exposure closes Trader Joe’s in SE Portland; officials say health risk ‘low’
The state environmental quality agency said the store would “remain closed until the asbestos is fully decontaminated.”
Wait, is Damian Lillard behind this new Portland sports bar?
Honorable Mention is opening soon beneath the Benson Hotel.
Oregon lawmakers advance bill to revise campaign finance law despite significant confusion about what it woul
“This is a very painful choice to make," one Democratic lawmaker said ahead of a key vote Tuesday.
Illinois snaps losing streak, throttles Oregon on Senior Night
Great way for the seniors to go out.
Oregon sees sharp rise in e-scooter injuries as the zippy rides grow more popular
Hospital visits tied to e-scooters have more than doubled in recent years, according to new state data.
New 38-foot teaching, research vessel for UH Hilo’s marine science program | University of Hawaiʻi System News
The aluminum workboat, named Kaiola, meaning “sealife,” arrived from Oregon in February.
Latino politician asked to repeat himself ‘in English’
The exchange prompted Metro Councilor Mary Nolan to apologize to Councilor Juan Carlos González, but the overture fell flat. “I was shocked again,” he said.
Despite earlier alarms, Oregon programs, services can proceed largely unscathed in wake of Trump tax and budg
Several factors help explain why cuts to the current state budget won’t total $750 million or anything close to it, the co-chairs said.
Logging sports competition returns to Oregon State University
Oregon State University Department of Forestry Logging Sports team hosted the 2026 edition of the Spring Thaw, a logging sports competition.
Oregon exports fell by $6 billion last year — the trade war is just one reason why
“From the beginning there was a concern that Oregon was going to be more susceptible to tariffs."
New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered a powerful new nanomaterial that zeroes in on cancer cells and destroys them from the inside out. Designed to exploit cancer’s unique chemistry—its acidity and high hydrogen peroxide levels—the tiny iron-based structure sparks not one but two intense chemical reactions, flooding tumors with cell-damaging oxygen molecules. This dual attack overwhelms cancer cells with oxidative stress while sparing healthy tissue.
New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered a powerful new nanomaterial that zeroes in on cancer cells and destroys them from the inside out. Designed to exploit cancer’s unique chemistry—its acidity and high hydrogen peroxide levels—the tiny iron-based structure sparks not one but two intense chemical reactions, flooding tumors with cell-damaging oxygen molecules. This dual attack overwhelms cancer cells with oxidative stress while sparing healthy tissue.
Providence Oregon CEO Discusses “Joint Decision” With Insurer to Restrict Access to Specialty Care
More than 200,000 CareOregon Medicaid members in the Portland area can no longer get new referrals to most Providence Medical Group specialists. But the Providence Oregon CEO says the system and insurer could modify the arrangement if needed.
Broncos Handle Business on Senior Night
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara men's basketball put a stamp on the 2025-26 regular season with a 93-72 victory over Oregon State. The Broncos finished conference play with a program-record 15 wins and enter the upcoming Credit Union 1 WCC Championship with a 24-7 overall record – tied for the third-most wins in program history.
Democrats in Oregon’s Congressional delegation blast U.S.-led attack on Iran
President Donald Trump should have made the case to Congress before ordering military action, Oregon's Democratic U.S. senators and representatives said.
Oregon, Northwestern each peaking down the stretch
Saturday's game between Oregon and Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., might not look to be an especially significant game given that neither team is particularly close to the NCAA Tournament bubble.
The Oregon Health Care System Must Run Leaner. But How?
In a moment of great uncertainty, some hope a resolution passing through Salem can serve as the state’s health system lodestar for years to come.
As Alzheimer’s cases rise in Oregon, free Portland conference offers families tools and support
Nearly 80,000 Oregonians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and numbers are expected to increase as the population ages.
Another Clackamas County location labeled measles exposure site
Oregon health officials identified another place in Clackamas County where people may have been exposed to measles.The Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas Cou
Oregon poised to become first in US to remove cost barriers to cervical cancer detection
The measure would require insurers to fully cover follow-up tests for cervical cancer after an abnormal screening.
Legislative panel clears Democratic senator of discrimination, harassment
The panel found the Democrat was disrespectful but didn’t break the Legislature’s anti-discrimination policies.
Oregon Democrats’ plan to end 3 Trump tax breaks heads to governor; Republican threatens to seek voter veto
Democrats' plan is designed to net $312 million to help stave off cuts of nearly $900 million from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and budget cutting bill. But a Republican announced he will seek a voter veto.
Readers respond: Give Lloyd Center a destination sports complex
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Nate Bittle scores 20, Oregon beats Wisconsin 85-71
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Nate Bittle scored 20 points, Takai Simpkins added 17, and Oregon beat Wisconsin 85-71 on Wednesday night.
Big Pink owner buys another Portland building on the cheap
If now is the time to buy Portland offices for a song, Jeff Swickard is singing.
Wisconsin works toward Big Ten triple bye at Oregon
Though Wisconsin fell out of the AP Top 25 this week, the Badgers still have an opportunity to grab a top-four seed in the Big Ten tournament that delivers a bye all the way to the March 13 quarterfinals in Chicago.
Democratic U.S. rep files for reelection in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district
All seven members of Oregon’s congressional delegation up for election this year have now filed for reelection.
States want to limit AI in health insurance
Regulating artificial intelligence, especially its use by health insurers, is becoming a politically divisive topic.
Oregon Democrats’ controversial plan to move transportation tax vote to May clears Senate after dayslong hold
“Both parties want the election date they want for partisan political reasons," said one Democratic lawmaker who voted for the bill.
Oregon’s Behavioral Health Talent Council releases final report
Many parts of Oregon lack mental health care providers, especially in rural counties.
Readers respond: Shift city money for students, not sports
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 66, Oregon iOL Emmanuel Pregnon
Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon
Can businesses claw back tariffs after Supreme Court ruling? The outlook is murky
It remains to be seen how much relief businesses and consumers will actually get from Friday’s ruling.
Oregon State secures $25 million for Field Sports Building
The new 15,000-square-foot facility will house five Beavers outdoor sports teams and construction begins in July 2026.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon Legislature approaches halfway mark of short session
The OPB Politics team recaps a busy week in Salem.
What new plan says Oregon can do to retain behavioral health workers
Oregon needs to improve recruitment, credentialing and training of behavioral health workers, a report from a council formed by Gov. Tina Kotek said.
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency overturned some pollution regulations.
Oregon politician’s husband barred from Labor Department over sexual assault claims, report says
The New York Times reported on the allegations Thursday after reviewing police and security records.
Demolition tears into Portland suburb mall to make way for sports center, major renovation
Contractors have fenced off the Tigard shopping mall’s southern parking lot in recent weeks and are tearing into the property’s fortress-like walls where Sears used to operate.
Merkley joins senators to propose Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Oregon senator Jeff Merkley, a vocal critic of private equity in health care, has joined five other senators to introduce the "Corporate Crimes Against Health C
Oregon health officials are now calling measles an ‘outbreak’: What that means
Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health and Science University are holding a media briefing to share an update on the state’s five measles cases so far in 2026, four of which have been link…
Fewer Oregon babies getting hepatitis B vaccine, new state data shows
State officials say declining vaccination rates could reverse decades of progress against the highly infectious liver disease.
Politicians remember trailblazing Sen. Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black female state senator
Gordly died on Monday. She had just turned 79.
100 greatest girls athletes in Oregon high school sports history: The complete list
Here are all the names from our recent countdown of the 100 best girls athletes to come from Oregon.
Bill to regulate ICE in health care settings in Oregon faces legal hurdles
The bill would require health care facilities to monitor federal immigration officers and exclude them in some situations.
End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk
One estimates that 125,000 Native Americans will become uninsured in 2026 due to the higher costs.
Bucknell Athletics Expands Partnerships with adidas and BSN SPORTS
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell Athletics and adidas have announced another multi-year extension to their product and sponsorship agreement. The Portland, Oregon ...
Rebounding Oregon prepares to host sluggish Minnesota
In a season filled with disappointment, Oregon has a chance to create a small bright spot.
Indian Health Service to phase out use of mercury dental fillings by 2027
Growing environmental and health concerns about mercury exposure prompted the change announced this month.
Arizona baseball goes winless in season-opening tournament
For the second year in a row, Arizona has failed to win a game on the opening weekend. The Wildcats lost 4-1 to Michigan on Sunday at Surprise Stadium, going 0-3 in a tournament this included losses to Stanford and Oregon State. Michigan won the tourney by going 3-0. The UA finished with seven hits, […]
Oregon business bankruptcies hit a 12-year high
Bankruptcies rose almost four times faster here than they did nationwide.
Sweeping Oregon health bill aims to fix everything from mushroom therapy to big hospital bills
Framed as a cleanup measure, the sweeping bill stitches together targeted fixes to everyday health care breakdowns.
Readers respond: Help all business, not just Blazers
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Oregon shelves Medicaid reform bill despite looming federal deadline for big changes
Lawmakers killed a bill to rewrite the Oregon Health Plan, but federal rules will require it to change anyway.
Bill to Alter Oregon Health Plan “Is Dead,” Sponsor Says
Former Gov. John Kitzhaber was among those who argued the law governing the state’s health care rationing system did not need to be changed.
This Beaverton family business puts coffee shop and taco restaurant under one roof
Kasa Coffee and Tacos Fita, operated by an engaged couple and their family, has become a community hub since opening in January.