Local & Northwest

• Thousands of US health care workers go on strike in multiple states over wages, staff shortages
• Sheriff: Bandon man pleads guilty to several charges, sentenced to 10 days
• Benton County Sheriff's and Corvallis Fire uncover unusual incident amidst house fire near Corvallis

• Possible record-breaking heat returns to the Pacific Northwest in October
• Springfield and Thurston high school juniors study biodiversity at Dorris Ranch
• Illegal 'Glock switch' blamed for increase of rounds being fired in western Washington shootings
• Pleasant Hill friends and teammates remember life of former NFL star Russ Francis

Nation & World

• 'Being locked in a room is dehumanizing': Boy kept in 8x8 garage box testifies in adoptive dad's trial
• New poll has Haley over DeSantis among Republicans in New Hampshire, but Trump far ahead of both
• From the battlefield to breaking silence: The work to help veterans confront mental health crisis

• Massive pipeline explosion forces evacuations in Arkansas
• Rep. Nancy Mace defends vote to oust Kevin McCarthy: 'I owe nobody in D.C. anything'
• Rep. Jim Jordan says he will run to replace Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker
• Police: Baltimore suspect escaped custody after asking for restroom break, overpowering officer

Sports

• 'Communication is the biggest part': Oregon softball set to begin fall ball
• Work continues for Oregon football during bye week
• OSU-Cal features Pac-12's top two rushers

Schools

• Vacant Eugene 4J school board seat filled
• Lane Community College budget cuts delayed for now, decision to be made later
• Bushnell's Serve Day: 300 students, faculty, & staff volunteer for day of transformative service

For Pet's Sake

• Put animal safety first - join the movement to protect our beloved animals
• Deciphering the best food for your beloved canine companion
• Unleash your perfect match: Your ultimate guide for navigating a doggie decision