Oregon Public Broadcasting

ABC News has broadcast an exclusive one-on-one interview with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in Russia for more than a year before being released in a 2024 prisoner swap. Local outlets such as Central Oregon Daily are carrying the segment, extending its reach. The interview is drawing attention as Gershkovich speaks publicly about his experience.

Oregon's public universities and their classified workers have narrowly avoided a strike, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. Classified staff — including support and administrative employees across the state's public university system — had been moving toward a walkout before an agreement was reached. The last-minute resolution spares campuses from disruption, though details of the settlement have not been reported in the available coverage.

A University of Washington study indicates that coyote populations in urban areas are growing, with more of the animals living in cities than previously understood. The findings, reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting, add to ongoing discussion about how wildlife adapts to urban environments and how cities should manage encounters between coyotes and residents.

Oregon and Coos County officials are advising voters to return completed mail ballots through official drop boxes rather than the postal service, citing mail delivery delays. The recommendation, reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting, is aimed at making sure ballots arrive before election deadlines. Voters are being encouraged to plan ahead and use secure ballot drop box locations across the county.

Oregon Public Broadcasting has published a 'First Look' feature examining the race for Washington County. The piece previews the local contest, outlining the candidates and dynamics at play in the Oregon county. As election season draws attention across the region, coverage of county-level races is drawing interest from voters following local politics.