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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.

No, Dan Lanning Did Not Ban a Ducks Player for Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death

I keep seeing this ridiculous Facebook page Quack Attack Nation popping up in my newsfeed, and what blows me away is how many people in the comments are taking their nonsense as fact. Their latest post claimed that head coach Dan Lanning had issued a lifetime ban to a supposed team member after...

Oregon Man Found Naked Ringing Doorbells at Night and Leaving Powder

Police in Gresham say a man experiencing a mental health crisis caused a series of disturbances at and near the Golden Knight Motel on East Powell Boulevard, including vandalism and erratic behavior that alarmed neighbors. According to Gresham police, the first call came in around 12:30 a.m. when...

Portland Man Found Guilty in Smith Rock Mass Shooting Plot

BEND, Ore. — A Deschutes County jury has found 41-year-old Samson Garner guilty of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park’s Craggin’ Classic climbing festival in 2023, Central Oregon Daily News reported. The unanimous verdict, delivered Thursday, convicted Garner on 26 felony counts,...

Two Oregon Towns Named Among America’s Best Fall Getaways

If you’re dreaming of a cozy autumn getaway surrounded by crisp air and colorful leaves, you won’t have to travel far—Oregon has you covered. A new report from vacation rental company HomeToGo places two Oregon towns among the best destinations in the country for fall foliage. National Recognition...

Oregon Teacher Faces Backlash After Saying Charlie Kirk’s Death “Brightened Up My Day”

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah has shocked the nation and deepened an already chilling divide in American discourse. Authorities say 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Southern Utah was arrested after confessing to his father, who alerted law...
Portland Man Found Guilty in Smith Rock Mass Shooting Plot

Portland Man Found Guilty in Smith Rock Mass Shooting Plot

BEND, Ore. — A Deschutes County jury has found 41-year-old Samson Garner guilty of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park’s Craggin’ Classic climbing festival in 2023, Central Oregon Daily News reported. The unanimous verdict, delivered Thursday, convicted...

Two Oregon Towns Named Among America’s Best Fall Getaways

Two Oregon Towns Named Among America’s Best Fall Getaways

If you’re dreaming of a cozy autumn getaway surrounded by crisp air and colorful leaves, you won’t have to travel far—Oregon has you covered. A new report from vacation rental company HomeToGo places two Oregon towns among the best destinations in the country for fall...

Charlie Kirk Shot During Event at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk Shot During Event at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk, executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and a prominent conservative activist, was shot Wednesday while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. Video circulating on social media shows Kirk being struck while speaking under a tent in the...

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