OregonLive published awards coverage on September 27 recognizing 3 outstanding leaders, 44 midsize employers, and 34 small employers in Oregon and Southwest Washington as Top Workplaces 2026. Additional posts on September 29 unrelated to the main story include reporting on a South Carolina assault case, a Florida dengue fever emergency, and a Powerball lottery drawing.
The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after recent Postal Service changes, according to data released on September 8–9, 2026. The spike has raised concerns about mail-ballot processing and election administration.