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 experts are calling “either the boldest social experiment of the decade or a cry for help,” a Portland woman reportedly left her bicycle completely unlocked for a full 17 seconds on a busy, tree-lined city block Sunday afternoon. Witnesses say 32-year-old...
What started as a quiet Sunday morning in Puerto Vallarta quickly turned into something far more chaotic. A Beaverton woman spending the winter in the popular Mexican beach city says she watched at least 17 fires break out across town after Mexican military forces...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a deeply troubling development, a 34 year old Portland resident has been placed on a community watchlist after failing to attend, organize, or aggressively livestream a single protest this week. According to neighbors,...
After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...
EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — What was supposed to be a routine massage has now led to criminal charges for a Springfield therapist who says he was simply following the “direction of tension.” According to court documents, Matthew Christopher Ramos has been charged with...
Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance that would allow council members to...
ST. HELENS, Ore. — In news that will shock absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to St. Helens lately, a former local cheer coach has now been convicted of sexual abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Anthony Trenkler, 27, of St. Helens, was found guilty...
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene....
Tucked into the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, The Allison Inn & Spa has once again found itself in the national spotlight — and this time, it’s for something truly special. The luxury resort in Newberg was recently awarded Best Hotel Spa in the...
SALEM, OR — Declaring it “a proud milestone in collectible governance,” a Portland-based toy startup announced Tuesday the release of limited-edition Tina Kotek Action Figures to celebrate what promotional materials describe as her status as America’s Most Popular...
Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast. On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges, and universities to...