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New plant hardiness map shows only subtle shifts in Oregon

Warming winters impact which plants thrive.

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Policies guiding Portland police's use of body cameras

The city is one of the last of its size to implement the devices across its police agency.

Portland holiday lights guide

Don't miss the sing-a-long at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

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Who picks up Portland's trash?

You might have to first pick up the phone.

Oregon football depends on California recruits

Oregon depends on California players to fill football rosters

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The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the USC Trojans 36-27 on Saturday, and now have a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/what-dan-lanning-said-after-no-6-oregon-defeated-usc-trojans" data-vars-content-id="cad67c81-abc8-4f7b-b017-64d1ab26a872" data-vars-headline="Oregon football depends on California recruits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/what-dan-lanning-said-after-no-6-oregon-defeated-usc-trojans" target="_blank">record</a> of 9-1 on the year and 6-1 in the Pac-12.Maybe the magic is California players.

Bar chart showing that 36.2% of college football players at University of Oregon and Oregon State University, combined, came from California between 2009 and 2022. 21.3% came from Oregon. 

How the NBA's new bet is working so far

The NBA's new in-season tournament saw Portland take on Memphis this weekend.

The NBA&#x27;s new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in-season tournament" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nba.com/news/in-season-tournament-frequently-asked-questions" data-vars-content-id="695c1c11-607d-4f4e-8a58-29a03bfa68fd" data-vars-headline="How the NBA&#x27;s new bet is working so far" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nba.com/news/in-season-tournament-frequently-asked-questions" target="_blank">in-season tournament</a> opened this weekend — drawing over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="18,500 fans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401584095" data-vars-content-id="695c1c11-607d-4f4e-8a58-29a03bfa68fd" data-vars-headline="How the NBA&#x27;s new bet is working so far" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401584095" target="_blank">18,500 fans</a> to nearly fill the Moda Center on the tourney&#x27;s kickoff Friday evening.<ul><li>The Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 115-113 in overtime.</li></ul>

Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers  holds a basketball with his fully extended right arm, going up for a shot in between David Roddy #21 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies, who are jumping with one arm outstretched on either side of Grant. 

How Oregon ranks in football coach pay

He'll drop in the ranking when UO moves to the Big Ten.

The University of Oregon&#x27;s Dan Lanning is the highest-paid head college football coach in the Pac-12.<ul><li>Earning $6.6 million this year, he ranks 19th for pay among head football coaches nationally, according to the latest data from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="USA Today" data-vars-click-url="https://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/football/coach" data-vars-content-id="f5e65134-1cae-456d-be6b-95985c4658f8" data-vars-headline="How Oregon ranks in football coach pay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/football/coach" target="_blank">USA Today</a>. And his pay is scheduled to rise further.</li></ul>

Bar chart showing the annual salaries of 10 select Pac-12 head football coaches, with the University of Oregon's Dan Lanning earning the highest at $6.6 million and Washington State University's Jake Dickert earning the lowest at $2.7 million.

Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks

Although he originally wanted to be traded to the Miami Heat, this means Lillard will now be playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Damian Lillard is no longer a Trail Blazer.Driving the news: In a blockbuster, three-team swap, Portland&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="All-Star point guard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMm5NtXLVDY" data-vars-content-id="3e139c54-309f-4e7f-ae05-dd745c8ea9dc" data-vars-headline="Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMm5NtXLVDY" target="_blank">All-Star point guard</a> is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending months of speculation on where he would land after he demanded to be traded during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NBA draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/06/22/blazers-nba-draft-damian-lillard-pick-trade" data-vars-content-id="3e139c54-309f-4e7f-ae05-dd745c8ea9dc" data-vars-headline="Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/06/22/blazers-nba-draft-damian-lillard-pick-trade" target="_self">NBA draft</a>.

OSU and WSU weighing Pac-12 options

Officials say they expect to have  more information within about a month.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Pac-12" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/08/16/pac-12-uw-big-ten-explained" data-vars-content-id="d9329425-9cc4-4151-9fc4-acafbe49b2a7" data-vars-headline="OSU and WSU weighing Pac-12 options" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/08/16/pac-12-uw-big-ten-explained" target="_self">The Pac-12</a>&#x27;s future may be much clearer in about a month, when Washington State University and Oregon State University — the only two schools left in the league as of next fall — say they expect to have a better understanding of where the league is financially.Why it matters: WSU and OSU have sued for control of the league and need to decide either to rebuild it or join another league.

A screenshot of four people participating in a video conference. All have a background that is grey with the mascots of Oregon State University and Washington State University in white. 

Oregon Ducks vs. the country in college football traditions

The Duck on the Harley and fans dancing to "Shout" should rack an Oregon win.

In honor of college football season getting underway this weekend, we&#x27;re <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holding a contest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/21/vote-best-college-gameday-traditions-united-states" data-vars-content-id="f9ed5b38-a3ec-4a3b-b311-568359acefd7" data-vars-headline="Oregon Ducks vs. the country in college football traditions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/21/vote-best-college-gameday-traditions-united-states" target="_self">holding a contest</a> to see which school has the best game day traditions.<ul><li>Let&#x27;s set aside for a minute the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot feelings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/08/17/unhappy-reactions-oregon-ducks-big-ten-osu-uo-pac-12" data-vars-content-id="f9ed5b38-a3ec-4a3b-b311-568359acefd7" data-vars-headline="Oregon Ducks vs. the country in college football traditions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/08/17/unhappy-reactions-oregon-ducks-big-ten-osu-uo-pac-12" target="_self">hot feelings</a> about the University of Oregon&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="move to the Big Ten" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/08/09/university-oregon-ducks-leaving-pac-12-joining-big-ten-what-to-know" data-vars-content-id="f9ed5b38-a3ec-4a3b-b311-568359acefd7" data-vars-headline="Oregon Ducks vs. the country in college football traditions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/08/09/university-oregon-ducks-leaving-pac-12-joining-big-ten-what-to-know" target="_self">move to the Big Ten</a>, leaving Oregon State scrambling for a league starting next fall.</li></ul>

A football team mascot dressed as a duck rides a motorcycle into a stadium, surrounded by football players in green tops and white pants.

Portland pickleball court painted over for tennis

It may be the end of a long-running dispute between passionate pickleheads and Portland Parks.

A long-running <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pickleball vs. tennis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/07/pickleball-courts-noise-tennis-turf-wars" data-vars-content-id="672b1907-af58-4207-ad84-2427cf1a1d44" data-vars-headline="Portland pickleball court painted over for tennis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/07/pickleball-courts-noise-tennis-turf-wars" target="_self">pickleball vs. tennis</a> local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dispute" data-vars-click-url="https://www.koin.com/news/portland/city-officials-to-relocate-sellwood-pickleball-courts-after-noise-complaints/" data-vars-content-id="672b1907-af58-4207-ad84-2427cf1a1d44" data-vars-headline="Portland pickleball court painted over for tennis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.koin.com/news/portland/city-officials-to-relocate-sellwood-pickleball-courts-after-noise-complaints/" target="_blank">dispute</a> appears to be over, as city workers have now painted tennis markings over pickleball stripes on both sides of this Sellwood Park court.Once full of weeds and rough concrete, the courts were a popular skateboarding spot.

Two men applying red paint on a outdoor racquetball court, covering up the blue, white and green markings of a pickleball court.

No love for the Oregon Ducks' move to the Big Ten

Our unscientific survey found worries about athletes, local pride and OSU's future.

You&#x27;ve spoken, and you&#x27;re disappointed.Driving the news: In our decidedly unscientific online <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="poll" data-vars-click-url="https://forms.gle/tjE3ARMt8QBFn5ek7" data-vars-content-id="85b34a27-7557-4587-a017-f44fdd6abaac" data-vars-headline="No love for the Oregon Ducks&#x27; move to the Big Ten" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://forms.gle/tjE3ARMt8QBFn5ek7" target="_blank">poll</a>, the vast majority of you — 87% — say you&#x27;re unhappy with the University of Oregon&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decision to join" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/08/09/university-oregon-ducks-leaving-pac-12-joining-big-ten-what-to-know" data-vars-content-id="85b34a27-7557-4587-a017-f44fdd6abaac" data-vars-headline="No love for the Oregon Ducks&#x27; move to the Big Ten" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2023/08/09/university-oregon-ducks-leaving-pac-12-joining-big-ten-what-to-know" target="_self">decision to join</a> the Big Ten athletic conference, which leaves Oregon State in the Pac-12 with just three teams to play.

A person dressed up as a furry brown beaver mascot, wearing orange jersey and shorts,  in a photo to the left of a picture of a person dressed up as a white duck, wearing a green jersey with the University of Oregon letter O in yellow on the front.

Why the Ducks are leaving the Pac-12

The University of Oregon sealed a long-sought deal last week: Starting in the 2024 fall season, UO teams will play in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Big Ten" data-vars-click-url="https://bigten.org/sports/2018/6/6/school-bio-big10-school-bio-html.aspx" data-vars-content-id="36f9cbe4-0c39-46fd-8939-aa1942d80e7d" data-vars-headline="Why the Ducks are leaving the Pac-12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bigten.org/sports/2018/6/6/school-bio-big10-school-bio-html.aspx" target="_blank">Big Ten</a> athletic conference, which has been expanding geographically but still is largely made up of schools in the Midwest.Why it matters: This is a massive change for UO athletes, who will likely travel more often and face a wider range of competition. It will also bring more money to UO sports, and may <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="help recruiting" data-vars-click-url="https://autzenzoo.com/2021/07/27/why-oregon-football-move-big-ten-smart/" data-vars-content-id="36f9cbe4-0c39-46fd-8939-aa1942d80e7d" data-vars-headline="Why the Ducks are leaving the Pac-12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://autzenzoo.com/2021/07/27/why-oregon-football-move-big-ten-smart/" target="_blank">help recruiting</a>.

Portland's quest to nab a Major League Baseball team

If we build it, will they come? <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="For decades" data-vars-click-url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2003/01/29/district-portland-ore-officials-chat-with-mlb/f10bf0ea-b829-45ec-9843-e500d7571d3a/" data-vars-content-id="a4bb4731-34ca-4837-aa52-3c24980834ef" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s quest to nab a Major League Baseball team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2003/01/29/district-portland-ore-officials-chat-with-mlb/f10bf0ea-b829-45ec-9843-e500d7571d3a/" target="_blank">For decades</a>, Portland has been courting a Major League Baseball team. With recent moves toward <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partnerships" data-vars-click-url="https://theathletic.com/4094197/2023/01/17/portland-mlb-expansion-team/" data-vars-content-id="a4bb4731-34ca-4837-aa52-3c24980834ef" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s quest to nab a Major League Baseball team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://theathletic.com/4094197/2023/01/17/portland-mlb-expansion-team/" target="_blank">partnerships</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increasing industry chatter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2023/06/29/mlb-pdx-diamond-project-stadium-lloyd-center.html" data-vars-content-id="a4bb4731-34ca-4837-aa52-3c24980834ef" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s quest to nab a Major League Baseball team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2023/06/29/mlb-pdx-diamond-project-stadium-lloyd-center.html" target="_blank">increasing industry chatter</a>, some advocates believe landing a Portland team is closer to reality than ever.Why it matters: Portland is one of the largest metropolitan cities without a professional baseball team. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Supporters believe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2023/06/portland-mayor-backs-pitch-to-turn-lloyd-center-into-mlb-ballpark-citys-redtail-golf-course-also-in-play.html" data-vars-content-id="a4bb4731-34ca-4837-aa52-3c24980834ef" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s quest to nab a Major League Baseball team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2023/06/portland-mayor-backs-pitch-to-turn-lloyd-center-into-mlb-ballpark-citys-redtail-golf-course-also-in-play.html" target="_blank">Supporters believe</a> bringing one here could significantly bolster economic activity and the city&#x27;s reputation as a hotspot for sports and entertainment.

George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress

The House is slated to vote to expel Santos on Friday.

Politics & Policy

Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uphill battle in a vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" target="_self">uphill battle in a vote</a> to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jamaal Bowman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" target="_self">Jamaal Bowman</a> (D-N.Y.), who pulled a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings.

George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers

Rep. Robert Garcia encouraged fellow Democrats to support Republicans' expulsion measure.

House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" data-vars-content-id="4eec0a24-5338-46c4-8b6e-5526cda73c0f" data-vars-headline="George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) from Congress.Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia&#x27;s (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans&#x27; resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.

GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early

Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kevin McCarthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" data-vars-content-id="dbdacc28-b2ed-40c2-a4cb-3bf4792a4d9b" data-vars-headline="GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" target="_self">Kevin McCarthy</a> (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to &quot;get the hell out,&quot; according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority.

Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social

Trump warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box."

Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s online rhetoric has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequently dipped into violent extremism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" data-vars-content-id="4ce9173c-4439-425e-8986-ec54c92037e6" data-vars-headline="Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" target="_self">frequently dipped into violent extremism</a> since he left office, escalating as his legal troubles have mounted. Public fatigue and the pro-Trump echo chamber created by Truth Social have at times softened the shock value of the GOP front-runner&#x27;s daily musings.

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote

Santos is the first Republican to be expelled from the House.

The House on Friday voted to expel Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.Why it matters: The vote makes Santos just the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth lawmaker" data-vars-click-url="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" target="_blank">sixth lawmaker</a> – and first Republican – to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.

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