OSU research shows solitude is better for your health when it’s not too intense

Photo by David Patton CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restore energy and enhance social connectedness as less complete forms of solitude,
Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment rises by 5,100 in November

In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs, following a revised increase of 3,500 jobs in October. November’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+2,300 jobs); construction (+2,100); and professional and business services (+700). Declines were largest
EPA announces $6.5M for clean school buses in Oregon

SEATTLE — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has been selected to receive $6,543,857 in funding to assist in the purchase of 26 zero-emission, all-electric school buses through a first-ever
Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect Rex Heuermann charged in seventh murder

The man accused of a string of serial killings in Gilgo Beach on Long Island, was charged with a seventh murder on Tuesday. According to a superseding indictment unsealed Tuesday, prosecutors charged the suspect, Rex Heuermann, in
Motive of teen girl involved in Wisconsin school shooting remains under investigation

Officials in Madison, Wisconsin are trying to determine why a 15-year-old girl allegedly opened fire at her school, Abundant Life Christian School, on Monday, killing a fellow student and teacher before taking her own life from a
“Carrie Underwood: Reflection” concert special to premiere on Hulu in January

Carrie Underwood’s new concert special, “CARRIE UNDERWOOD: REFLECTION,” will stream exclusively on Hulu. Underwood has performed for three years at the Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with her “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency,” celebrating
Chris Rock to direct and star in feature film ‘Misty Green’

Neon Films announced that Chris Rock will direct and star in the feature film Misty Green. Additional casting is currently underway for the film. Misty Green is based on an original script from Rock, and “centers on a
Chris Rock to direct and star in feature film ‘Misty Green’

Neon Films announced that Chris Rock will direct and star in the feature film Misty Green. Additional casting is currently underway for the film. Misty Green is based on an original script from Rock, and “centers on a
Rod Stewart to embark on 2025 North American ‘One Last Time Tour’

Rod Stewart is hitting the road in 2025, and will launch his One Last Time tour, featuring special guest Cheap Trick. The tour kicks-off on March 7 in Austin, Texas, and will see the 79-year-old rock icon
Martin Short to host, Hozier set as musical guest on last 2024 ‘SNL’ episode

“Saturday Night Live” announced that alums Chris Rock and Martin Short will return to Studio 8H for the final two “SNL” episodes of 2024. Rock was a cast member between 1990-1993; while Short had a one-year stint