For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed performers, and everywhere you turn there’s a little bit of magic. This...
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Welcome to our Oregon News category, where we bring you the latest and most relevant news stories from the beautiful state of Oregon. From the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Oregon is home to a wealth of natural beauty, diverse communities, and exciting cultural events.
Kotek’s New Law Says Tied-Together Inner Tubes Are Boats, Floating Without a Permit Could Get You Fined
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – You’d be forgiven for thinking this was satire, but it’s not: Starting January 1, 2026, Oregon will require a Water Access Permit for all boats on state waterways — and yes, even something as harmless as two inner tubes tied together will now...
Trump Released the List, But It Wasn’t the List, Since There’s No List, Except for the List That Isn’t a List
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a press briefing that left the nation more confused than ever, President Donald Trump assured Americans that the Epstein client list was released, except it wasn’t really the list, because there is no list, apart from the list that isn’t...
Kotek Announces ODOT Layoffs, Warns Homeless Camp Cleanups and Fire Prevention Will Be Delayed
The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun issuing layoff notices to nearly 500 employees after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill before the 2025 legislative session adjourned, Gov. Tina Kotek announced Monday. According to Kotek’s office, 483...
Father Accused of Murdering Three Daughters, Possible Sighting in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness
A chilling new lead has surfaced in the nationwide search for Travis Decker, the Washington father accused of murdering his three young daughters. Live5 WCSC News and Fox12 Oregon are reporting that a man matching Decker’s description may have been spotted deep in...
Portland Cyclists to Host ‘We’re Better Than You’ Parade This Weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. — Local cyclists have announced plans for a massive parade this Saturday titled “We’re Better Than You” as a way to raise awareness for their superior lifestyle choices. The event, organized by the Portland Coalition of Pedal Supremacy, will feature...
Search Ongoing for Fugitive Dad Suspected of Suffocating Daughters Near Leavenworth
It’s been a month since tragedy struck in Washington’s Wenatchee Valley, and the search for Travis Decker—the father accused of killing his three young daughters—continues to grip the region. The case began on May 30, when Decker failed to return 9-year-old Paityn,...
Portland Mayor Allows 4th of July Flag Waving if Residents Promise to Apologize Later
PORTLAND, OR — Ahead of Independence Day, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reminded residents Monday that while waving the American flag on the 4th of July is technically still legal, those who choose to do so should immediately issue a sincere apology for “the harm caused...
Tina Kotek Announces Bold Plan to Fix Oregon by Staring Blankly
SALEM, OR — In a groundbreaking press conference Tuesday, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her latest initiative to address Oregon’s mounting crises: staring blankly into the distance until everything magically fixes itself. “My administration has worked tirelessly to...
Governor Kotek’s K-12 School Cell Phone Ban Is Sparking Debate Across Oregon
Oregon schools must limit student phone use by 2026. Will a full-day ban help kids, or go too far? Here's what the new policy means and where the public stands. A major change is on the horizon for Oregon’s public schools. Governor Tina Kotek has signed an executive...
Starting July 10, Non-Residents Must Pay to Park at Troutdale’s Glenn Otto Park
TROUTDALE, Ore. — Visiting Glenn Otto Park this summer? If you're not a Troutdale local, prepare to pay for parking. Beginning July 10, the City of Troutdale is launching a new paid parking system for non-residents at Glenn Otto Park. The new fees are aimed at easing...
Flip Flops Found After Mosquitoes Eat a Whole Man, Witnesses Claim “He Was Drained Like a Juice Box”
OREGON LAKE — What was supposed to be a peaceful weekend getaway turned into a bloodsucking horror show Saturday after witnesses say a swarm of mosquitoes at a popular Oregon lake completely consumed a man, leaving behind nothing but a pair of slightly-worn flip-flops...