Oregon
Oregon football leads FBS in passes defended, seeing jump in havoc rate entering rivalry matchup with Oregon State
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s most recent revenue forecast was released in February, and the picture looked better than many people expected.
Despite a government shutdown late last year and another partial shutdown this year, tariff uncertainty and other factors, Oregon’s economy is proving resilient.
The state’s economic output has increased at about the 4% range, and Oregon was ranked 20th in growth in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding national trends.
However, job growth has stagnated as technology replaces labor in some sectors.
Carl Riccadonna is the state’s lead economist, and he joined Eye on Northwest Politics to discuss Oregon’s economy.
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The Oregon Ducks spring game ended with the Combat Ducks defeating the Fighting Ducks 17-10 in front of 46,000 fans at Autzen Stadium. With the Ducks football team now having their sights set on fall camp after the spring game, here are the biggest winners and losers from the Oregon spring game.
Winners:
Dakorien Moore
Moore wasn’t able to tap into his full potential in the 2025 season due to an injury that held him out for — games during the middle of the season. Moore was a star on the field during the spring game and left his mark in the fourth quarter after a 60-yard touchdown reception from Ducks quarterback Brock Thomas with 21 seconds left to put the Combat Ducks ahead 17-10.
Moore caught passes from both Brock Thomas and Akili Smith Jr. Moore finished the spring game with five receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown.
Evan Stewart
Stewart missed the entirety of the 2025 season, and Ducks fans got their first look at Stewart since 2024. Stewart didn’t take long to get Autzen Stadium on their feet, as he took a pass from Ducks quarterback Dylan Raiola down the sideline for a 76-yard touchdown.
Stewart talked to the media after the spring game and showed some love to the Oregon fans in attendance, as well as his touchdown.
“It’s exciting, I’ve actually never scored in a spring game before, that was my first time, a lot of fans today, felt like a real game-day experience, it was a great feeling, thank god I’m back,” said Stewart.
The Quarterback Room
Dylan Raiola made his debut in front of Ducks fans in the spring game and showed exactly why Ducks coach Dan Lanning targeted him in the transfer portal. Raiola made several key passes, including a 76-yard completion for a touchdown to Evan Stewart. Ducks quarterbacks Brock Thomas and Dante Moore both tossed touchdown passes during the spring game as well.
Losers:
Special Teams
The Ducks had kicking woes throughout the course of the spring game. Oregon kicker Gage Hurych missed from 51 and 52 yards, but was able to connect from 35 yards. The Ducks have a plethora of kickers, including Rocco Graziano and Keaton Emmett. There will be plenty of time for Oregon to find their kicker for the 2026 season, but there may be some growing pains along the way. The Ducks kickers were perfect on extra points.
Dierre Hill Jr.
Hill Jr. muffed one punt and bobbled another during the spring game. While Hill jr. may not be the starting punt returner in 2026, ball security is a part of the game that coach Dan Lanning emphasizes and will be something Hill Jr. will have to improve before the beginning of next season.
With the Ducks’ spring game in the books, the next time Ducks fans will be able to watch Oregon will be Sept. 5 at Autzen Stadium against Boise State.
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Dates to know for Oregon May primary election
Oregon’s upcoming primary election is May 19. Here are some key dates voters should know.
Ballots for Oregon’s May 19 primary election are days away from being mailed out and the April 28 deadline to register to vote is even sooner.
Voters will be able to weigh in on measures, including the gas tax referendum, local races and more, depending on their party affiliation.
Here’s how to check your registration or register to vote in Oregon.
When is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon’s May primary election?
The deadline to register to vote is April 28.
Ballots will begin being mailed out the next day, April 29, and must be returned or postmarked by May 19, Election Day.
How to register to vote in Oregon
Potential voters can register online at the Oregon Secretary of State’s MyVote website.
A person must be an Oregon resident, U.S. citizen and 16 years old or older to register. Ballots will not be sent to until a registrant is 18 years old.
An Oregon driver’s license, permit or ID number, or the last four digits of the person’s social security number, are needed to register online.
Without one of those, a person can register online, but will have to print out a provided voter registration card and mail or hand deliver it to their local county elections office.
Where are the Marion, Polk county elections offices?
The Marion County Elections office is located in Salem’s Courthouse Square at 555 Court St NE, Suite 2130.
The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Polk County Clerk’s Office is on the second floor of the Polk County Courthouse at 850 Main St. in Dallas.
The office is open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
How do I know if I’m a registered Oregon voter?
Potential voters can check if they are registered to vote online by providing their first and last name and date of birth.
Registered voters can cancel their registration by contacting their local county elections office.
How do I return my ballot?
Ballots can be returned by mail or at drop box sites.
Marion County and Polk County both provide lists of drop box locations.
Ballots must be dropped off by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
The Secretary of State’s Office recommends people who want to mail their ballots do so before May 12.
Afterwards, voters should use a drop box or go into the post office and ask for a postmark on their ballot.
Oregon counts ballots received up to seven days after Election Day, as long as they were postmarked on or before Election Day.
Anastasia Mason covers state government for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at acmason@statesmanjournal.com or 971-208-5615.
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