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Staff Writer · West Coast

Linda Sorensen

The West

Linda covers the wider West: Nevada, Arizona, the Mountain states, and the water and growth fights binding them. She has driven every interstate west of the Rockies, most of them twice.

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West Coast

Boise State Secures Pac-12 Championship Host Spot

Boise State's victory over Oregon State on November 14, 2026, solidified their position as the host for the Pac-12 championship game, marking a significant milestone for the team.

By Linda Sorensen · 5h ago
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Emerging Kelp Industry in the Pacific Northwest

A new wave of entrepreneurs and farmers in the Pacific Northwest is exploring the potential of seaweed farming, driven by environmental concerns and economic opportunities.

By Linda Sorensen · 7h ago
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FAA Ground Stop Disrupts Sports Travel, Leaving Teams in Limbo

A sudden Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground stop on November 13, 2026, caused widespread disruption across the sports world, leaving teams stranded and raising questions about the cause and potential…

By Linda Sorensen · 1d ago
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Oregon's Aid Calendar Starts in Fall, Not Spring

Clackamas Community College's October workshop put federal, state and campus forms in one room, where two first-year students double-checked completed files and staff walked families through deadlines that reward early filing.

By Linda Sorensen · 1d ago
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The 22 Centers That Route Flights Nationwide

A communications failure halted U.S. departures Friday and diverted at least 827 flights as of 7:05 p.m. Eastern, according to Cirium. Officials described a telecommunications outage and saw no sign yet of an attack as investigators focused on the 22 regional air traffic control centers that direct planes en route between airports nationwide.

By Linda Sorensen · 1d ago
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Washington County’s Left Turn Leaves One Race Unsettled

Fifteen of 17 Democratic-endorsed candidates won, the county chair contest is separated by 363 votes, and Gov. Tina Kotek said she would call on Oregon Democrats to draft data-center legislation within the first 60 days of the next session.

By Linda Sorensen · 1d ago
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Tape Night in Portland

A sold-out Cinemagic screening, regional swaps, a large tape shop and a 2027 move show how physical media is kept public in one Oregon city.

By Linda Sorensen · 1d ago