Sen. Jeff Merkley held a press conference Friday, to highlight the continuing struggles of millions of U.S. homeowners stuck in high interest mortgages, and to offer his solution.

While some transportation advocates agitate for bicycling licenses as a child safety issue, a new study shows that vastly more children are being hurt as passengers inside automobiles.

 Teens and young adults are most likely to be hit with psychosis. That's the bad news.  But the good news is that two of every three people who develop psychosis, will recover completely, with right help.

The Eddie Barnett Jr. Foundation, has been quietly growing for years – and now with help from local sports executive Larry Miller the group is moving closer to its goal of a heart health checkup for every youth athlete.

President Obama visited Oregon Tuesday, on a fundraising trip to build his campaign war chest.

A crowd of around 400 people attended a rededication ceremony for the Charles Jordan Community Center, July 22.

D'Anthony was diagnosed with a large malignant brain tumor – a high grade glioma – essentially the worst diagnosis possible.

A benefit for the Willamette Riverkeeper, the Big Float 2012 is expected to attract up to 3,000 people, and organizers hope to break the world record for the number of people simultaneously floating in "water rings" that are connected together "with something other than hands."

The Skanner News' review of the incidents – including interviews with affected businesses – highlights how overreactions to the petty thefts became the fodder for blogs and "tough on crime" police statements to media while misbehaving teens were depicted as boogeymen.

At least one measure aiming to legalize marijuana use in Oregon will be on the November ballot. Colorado and Washington voters also will consider legalizing personal use.