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Gloria Harris

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Gloria Harris is a lifelong resident of the Grants Pass area who deeply understands the politics, traditions, and culture of her Oregon community. Passionate about local life, she enjoys exploring the region’s unique character and sharing stories that reflect its spirit and people.

Stories by Gloria Harris

23 stories

  1. August 2026

    5 stories: 5 explainers

  2. Sat

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    U.S.-Canada trade talks suspended as Ottawa vows dollar-for-dollar response to 50% tariffs

    US-Canada trade talks halted Friday as 50% US tariffs took effect, prompting Ottawa to vow a matching dollar-for-dollar response.

  3. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · United States

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care

  4. Mon

    Explainer · Food and Dining · United States

    Cyclospora fears push shoppers toward farmers markets as lettuce sales fall

  5. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Burger King retakes No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains as Wendy’s sales fall

    Burger King overtook Wendy's as the No. 2 U.S. burger chain in Q2 2026, posting an 8.5% sales rise while Wendy's sales fell 7%.

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · United States

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

  7. July 2026

    7 stories: 2 explainers, 5 news stories

  8. Wed

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC

    How a flat-rate Social Security COLA could shrink the program’s 75-year funding gap

  9. Sat

    Explainer · Transportation · World

    Why airlines say changing daylight saving time could disrupt flights

    Airlines for America warns daylight saving changes could disrupt Europe-North America flights scheduled for July and August.

  10. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville blasts far-left Democrats, warns of 2016-style loss

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate pages still list Lindsey Graham as an active senator amid unconfirmed death claim

  12. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Toyota to invest $3.6 billion in San Antonio plant, shift Tacoma production to Texas

  13. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    FIFA clears Balogun to play Belgium after suspending red-card ban on probation

  14. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Dell family pledges $6.25 billion to seed Trump Accounts for 25 million children

  15. June 2026

    11 stories: 1 investigation, 10 news stories

  16. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum says federal authorities will pursue ‘full’ prosecution after Reflecting Pool vandalism

    Seven people were arrested or cited after vandalism damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.

  17. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reopens after teen guest falls from ride vehicle

  18. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

    Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction-zone risk, restricts freeway driving while fix is developed

  19. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland voter-roll removal of Ian Andre Roberts renews Republican criticism of state election checks

  20. Mon

    News: Transportation · United States

    Chevrolet unveils next-generation Silverado 1500 with new V8 engines and updated digital cabin

  21. Sat

    News: Travel · World

    Dominican Republic resort fire kills tourist, forces 1,690 evacuations

  22. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Six arrested after fight at South Carolina sandbar, sheriff says

    Six people were arrested following a large fight at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County, South Carolina, deputies say.

  23. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    McConnell admitted to Washington hospital; office says he is “receiving excellent care”

  24. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    iShares semiconductor fund surges as AI demand lifts chip ETFs

  25. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock’s SOXX rides 2026 chip boom, but key performance claim is not fully documented in reviewed records

    BlackRock's iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) tracks the NYSE index in 2026 as IDC forecasts the chip market will exceed $1 trillion by year-end.

  26. Sun

    News: Sports · United States

    Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years, beating Spurs 94-90 in Game 5