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- What it is
- Get trusted local news from across Oregon, including breaking news, in-depth reporting, and sports updates.
- Best for
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- someone who wants to stay informed about local news
- At a glance
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- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- News
- Sports
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Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
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Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- All Access to OregonLive — $11.99
- All Access to OregonLive — $75.00
- All Access to OregonLive — $99.99
- All Access to OregonLive — $119.99
- Digital Access — $9.99
- Oregonian College Insider — $7.99
- Subscriber Exclusive Content — $9.99
Ratings & reviews
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5/5Excellent
I feel like The Oregonian does a fantastic job of completely researching and investigating news prior to reporting. I will say that some of the opinion articles need to be reviewed more closely for grammar mistakes, but I think that’s true throughout the industry and isn’t limited to The Oregonian. Are there ads on the app? Yes. Because investigation and reporting costs a TON of money and since we are all downloading a free app to get our news, they have to get money from somewhere. If you don’t want ads on your free news app, buy a subscription to a print newspaper and encourage everyone around you to do the same. Otherwise, deal with it.
WhatALovelyDay · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5Fix subscriber sign-in issues!
As a paid subscriber to oregonlive, I downloaded this app hoping it would help me get around the issues I have on the oregonlive website of being asked to sign in for EVERY subscriber exclusive story (even when I’m already signed into the website). No such luck. Subscriber exclusives in the app (while signed in) more often than not, still prompt me to sign in, in an endless loop, until I just give up, decide not to read the story, and move on. I appreciate journalism and want to pay to help keep something I value afloat, but more than that, I just want it to work and not be a huge hassle. What’s the point of paying for content if I still can’t access said paid content? Also, the social SSO sprites on the sign-in pop-ups (on both the website and app) are misaligned so it’s difficult to know which icon to click on to sign in with those social SSO accounts. I’ve also tried creating a dedicated login and password for the site instead of social SSO and still get the endless sign in prompts. I’ve emailed your support about this issue on the website in the past as well. It’s incredibly frustrating that this is still happening months later on both platforms.
Jenny Alpha · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5have not received access, months after paying for subscription
I have been around and around with support at OregonLive about never having received an onboarding email after signing up (not in my spam folder either). I have never been able to sign in because I have never received a “set your password here” link or any way to get an account to accompany my paid subscription. Support has been anywhere from absolutely rude with me to simply dismissive and unhelpful. Last interaction I had with them over email left off with support saying “sending this to my higher ups” weeks ago and I never heard back. But I have been charged for the subscription and sent them proof. I can’t fathom why they don’t care more about customer satisfaction considering the precarious state of local journalism. I care about local journalism, which is why I purchased the all-access subscription to begin with, but unfortunately I still can’t access it.
YBMarmot · 30 Aug 2026
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3/5Mediocre news for Portland.
Never update, or you won’t be allowed to read half the stories without paying a subscription fee. They replaced most local updated news with advice, sports, and articles about places to worsen your obesity with expensive food and justify your alcoholism with beer and wine bars. Occasionally they do good in depth articles about abuses of our shifty politicians on both sides of the spectrum. Unfortunately they seem to have gotten rid of most of their reporters, so when something big does happen, they won’t be equipped to cover it. I sometimes miss the comments, but I think they made me irritable most of the time anyway. I’d rather not know how many racists there are around here.
Midsantiam · 30 Aug 2026
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3/5Better and worse?
The latest update introduces dark mode compatibility, more attractive, easier-to-read text, and seems to have solved the prior issue of ads covering content. Unfortunately it also introduces new problems: 1. Signs me out each time I close the app, even though I opt to stay signed in. I have to sign back in and restore purchases each time I open the app. 2. Images and captions are cut off - no heads on people!, not clickable, and no zoom/pan. I hope that the developers will restore the app’s functionality soon, because I support local news with my subscription and continue to value the Oregonian’s reporting.
Followed Instructions · 30 Aug 2026
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Versions
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4.4.31
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
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4.4.32
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
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4.4.33
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
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4.4.34
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
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4.4.35
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
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4.4.37
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites. Don't forget to check out our news widgets, which display the news where you want it. Choose from multiple styles for your Home, Lock and Today screens, and even in Standby Mode.
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4.4.38
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
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4.4.39
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
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4.4.40
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
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4.4.41
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
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4.4.42
This release contains performance enhancements to keep our app running smoothly for you. New in the app: Custom Alerts let you select the topics and locations that matter most to you, and receive daily notifications when new relevant stories appear. Tap Settings (bottom right in app) to configure your custom alerts. Also works on our websites.
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4.4.43
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.0
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.1
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.10
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.11
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.2
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.3
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.4
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.5
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.6
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.7
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.8
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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4.5.9
A fresh, redesigned app experience, making your timely, reliable and local news faster and easier to read. In this release, we've focused on the reading experience: easier-to-read resizable text, support for dark mode, richer layouts, and improved performance throughout. Thank you for reading!
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5.0.0
· 28 Jul 2026
Meet the new OregonLive.com app built from the ground up to put local journalism front and center. This release introduces the redesigned experience with clearer navigation, editor-curated stories, and easier ways to follow the topics and teams you care about. It's a more focused, intuitive way to stay connected to what's happening in your community throughout the day. Thanks for reading with us.
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- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
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