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.
In what will likely surprise absolutely no one who has been paying attention to Portland politics for the past decade, the Portland City Council has officially added polyamory to its list of legally protected relationship structures. Yes, really. On Wednesday, city...
Over the weekend outside a federal immigration facility in Portland, a protest took a bizarre turn when a demonstrator attempting to burn an American flag accidentally set himself on fire. The incident happened during an anti-ICE protest outside the facility, which...
Ever since Shari’s shut down its Oregon locations in late 2024, the old building off Pioneer Parkway and Q Street in Springfield has sat quietly empty — a familiar landmark and a reminder of a restaurant chain many Oregonians grew up with. But now there’s a new sign...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A team of leading economic experts released a hopeful report Tuesday suggesting that millions of Americans may still be able to drive their cars this summer, provided they make a few simple lifestyle adjustments—such as replacing unnecessary...
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Staff at a local 24-hour soaking spa say the noticeably green color of their hot tub water this week is completely intentional and absolutely related to St. Patrick’s Day, despite several longtime customers quietly noting the water has looked...
PORTLAND, OR — In the latest episode of How Can We Tax This Next, Portland leaders have reportedly discovered an exciting new revenue stream: your Netflix account. Portland City Council President John Dunphy is floating a proposal to tack on a small monthly fee to...
Oregon lawmakers quietly pushed through a stripped-down gun bill Friday that mostly does one thing: kick the can down the road on Measure 114. House Bill 4145 originally contained several changes to the controversial gun control measure, but after a late rewrite,...
SALEM, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reportedly made what staff are now describing as her “official woopsie face” Tuesday afternoon after aides confirmed that the state’s $800 billion budget had completely vanished into what economists are calling a rapidly...
SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “modern solution to the outdoor experience,” Oregon lawmakers this week unveiled a proposal to introduce a convenient $25.99 monthly subscription allowing residents to access the state’s forests, trails, rivers, and scenic...
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, warning the policy amounts to a harmful “tax on working families.” The lawsuit, led by Dan Rayfield along with attorneys general from more than 20...
Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations that backed Kotek during her 2022 run for governor...
A bill that could have significantly expanded Oregon’s controversial gun control law just hit a major roadblock in Salem. According to reporting from Bearing Arms, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee removed several of the most controversial provisions from House Bill...