Back issues of The Oregonian are available for one year after publication.

Walk-in Service: Copies can be picked up at The Oregonian Building at 1320 SW Broadway in Portland from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cost per issue is $2 for Monday through Saturday and $3 for Sunday and Thanksgiving Day. Payment must be by cash or check.

Mail Service: Newspapers also can be mailed. We do require pre-payment by Visa or Mastercard if request is phoned in or emailed and by check if request is mailed. The cost per issue is $5 for Monday through Saturday, including mailing, and normally takes 5 to 7 business days to arrive. The cost per issue for Sunday and Thanksgiving Day is $10, including mailing, and normally takes 10 to 14 business days to arrive.

Email: Back issues can be requested by sending an email to: backissues@oregonian.com. Please indicate the issue date, the number requested and a phone number where we can contact you during business hours to arrange payment and delivery. 

We do not provide research for articles. You can search The Oregonian's paid archives at oregonlive.com/search/oregonian. Articles in the paid archives cost $1.95 via credit card. These archives date back to 1987.