Salem news company buys Newport News-Times, two other papers

September 2, 2023

NEWPORT – A Salem-based company that owns eight newspapers in Oregon and northern California has purchased the Newport News-Times and its sister publications in Florence and Cottage Grove. The purchase was announced Friday; the price was not disclosed. Country Media, which is owned by Steve and Carol Hungerford of Salem, purchased the three newspapers from the News Media Corp. of

Athletic conference realignments continue to shake up two of Oregon’s largest universities

September 2, 2023

Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin, right, is brought down by Oregon State defensive back Kitan Oladapo during their football game on Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks and Beavers are likely to keep playing annual games, even as they compete in different athletic conferences starting in 2024. By MEERAH POWELL/Oregon Public Broadcasting Shake-ups in athletic conferences will seriously