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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.

Amazon To Build Four New Nuclear Reactors On The Columbia To Power AI

Amazon has announced a partnership with Energy Northwest and X-energy to build four new nuclear reactors near Richland, Washington, aiming to power its growing AI models. This project will rely on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a modern nuclear technology considered smaller and more flexible than...

Search Expands Across Oregon for Fugitive Child Predator, Likely Disguised as a Woman

Authorities are on the lookout in Oregon for 42-year-old fugitive Christian Bert Fischer, who escaped an arrest attempt in Idaho and may now be hiding in Oregon. Fischer, convicted of a child sex crime in Florida, is reportedly using disguises, including dressing as a woman, to evade capture. The...

Oregon Woman Reported Missing Located in Multnomah County

JOHN DAY – After weeks of worry and searching, missing John Day resident Hannah Pereira has been located in Multnomah County, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley. Sheriff McKinley informed our team on October 26th that Pereira was found and is currently in custody due...

K9 Teams To Search For Michael Bryson, Still Missing 4 Years Later

On August 5th, 2020, 27 year old Michael Bryson went to a party with friends near Dorena, Oregon, and was never seen again. It's a heartbreaking disappearance that has baffled authorities and left his family searching for answers. Now, thanks to the Dylan's Legacy organization, there may be hope...

Oregon Lottery Confirms Shari’s Statewide Shutdown, Employees Left Without Warning

Following up on our article from yesterday, which discussed the swirling rumors and social media chatter about Shari’s Restaurants closing down, we now have official confirmation: all of Shari’s Oregon locations have closed their doors. The 24-hour pie and video lottery chain, a beloved fixture...
Oregon Woman Reported Missing Located in Multnomah County

Oregon Woman Reported Missing Located in Multnomah County

JOHN DAY – After weeks of worry and searching, missing John Day resident Hannah Pereira has been located in Multnomah County, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley. Sheriff McKinley informed our team on October 26th that Pereira was found...

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 4:58 p.m., approximately 75 miles west of Coos Bay. Earthquakes are not uncommon off the Oregon coast, as the...

Captain Dies Midair on Turkish Airlines Flight from Seattle

Captain Dies Midair on Turkish Airlines Flight from Seattle

A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing when Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, tragically collapsed mid-flight. The incident occurred aboard Flight TK204, which had departed from Seattle on Tuesday evening. As Pehlivan...

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