OregonLive.com was founded in 1997 by the Oregonian Publishing Company, the publisher of The Oregonian newspaper. The website was created as a digital extension of The Oregonian, which has a rich history dating back to 1850 when it was established by Thomas J. Dryer. The idea behind OregonLive.com was to bring the newspaper's content into the digital age, providing readers with up-to-date news and information online. Today, OregonLive.com is owned by Advance Publications, a media company that also owns several other newspapers and digital platforms across the United States. Based in Portland, Oregon, OregonLive.com covers a wide range of news topics relevant to the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This includes local and state politics, business news, sports (with a focus on Oregon teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and Oregon Ducks), entertainment, and community events. The website also provides in-depth coverage of environmental issues, which are particularly important to the region. As the largest news website in Oregon, OregonLive.com plays a significant role in informing the public about issues affecting the state and its communities. One interesting fact: OregonLive.com has a unique connection to the world of comics and graphic novels. The website's parent company, Advance Publications, also owns Condé Nast, which in turn owns a majority stake in Reddit. This connection led to an unexpected collaboration in 2012 when OregonLive.com worked with popular webcomic artist Matthew Inman (known as The Oatmeal) to create a special comic about Oregon. This project showcased the website's ability to blend traditional journalism with modern, digital-native content creation.