This week, the carcass of a gray whale calf, bearing tooth marks across its body, was discovered washed up on an Oregon beach. Jim Rice, Program Manager of the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network, shared with USA TODAY that he was alerted on Tuesday about the...
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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.
Bagby Hot Springs Reopens to the Public for the First Time Since 2020
As reported by the Statesman Journal, Bagby Hot Springs, one of Oregon's most cherished public hot springs, is accessible and open for the first time in over four years. Nestled within the old-growth forest of Mount Hood National Forest, Bagby officially reopened on...
Sunny Skies Return In Oregon As Weekend May Hit 90 Degrees
Grab your shades, Oregonians, because warmer and sunnier days are finally heading our way! Starting Wednesday, the greater Portland and Vancouver metro areas will bask in some much-needed sunshine. After a chilly, frosty morning in the Willamette Valley, temperatures...
Billie Eilish Brings Her Tour to Portland’s Moda Center This Winter
Billie Eilish, a 22-year-old singer, has earned nine Grammy Awards and two Oscars. Her song "What Was I Made For?" from the 2023 blockbuster Barbie received even greater acclaim than Ryan Gosling's standout track, "I'm Just Ken." Eilish is gearing up to release her...
Lane County Fair Reveals Exciting 2024 Concert Series, Clay Walker & More
EUGENE, Ore. — Get ready to groove because the Lane County Fair just dropped its highly-anticipated 2024 Main Stage Concert Series lineup! "We're all about that live music vibe here at the Lane County Fair, and this year, we're turning up the volume like never...
15 Oregon Police Cars Torched in Overnight Fire
Portland, Oregon, has been grappling with increasing disorder in recent years, a narrative underscored by a recent incident at a northeastern police training facility. In the early hours of Thursday morning, a deliberate act of arson resulted in at least 15 police...
An Oregon Coast Inn Has Earned a Spot in the 15 Best Beach Resorts in the US
The Stephanie Inn, situated along the picturesque Oregon coast, has earned yet another distinction to enhance its prestigious reputation. This 42-room haven in Cannon Beach is the sole establishment from the Pacific Northwest to be recognized in Travel+Leisure's...
An Online Child Predator Catcher Leads to 24 Arrests in Albany, Oregon
In Albany, Oregon, a recent operation led by an independent online activist resulted in the arrest of 24 individuals on charges linked to endangering minors. Operating under the alias "Tim Johnson" and using the Facebook group People vs. Preds, the activist has been...
The Beloved PDX Carpet is Back, Rolled Out in Main Terminal
Earlier this week, the Portland International Airport made a buzzworthy announcement that it was installing a section of the iconic carpet that travelers have revered for over 25 years. This welcoming news comes in the midst of a major remodeling effort to update the...
‘Unthinkable Act’: Man Allegedly Kills 18,000 Salmon by Pouring Bleach in Hatchery
In Douglas County, Oregon, a devastating incident at a fish hatchery resulted in the death of nearly 18,000 young Chinook salmon due to a man's deliberate act of pouring bleach into their tank. The accused, 20-year-old Joshua Heckathorn from Gardiner, allegedly...
In-N-Out Burger Eyes Vancouver for Its Second Washington Drive-Thru
In Vancouver, Washington, In-N-Out Burger is advancing its expansion strategy in the Pacific Northwest by proposing a new location. The Columbian initially reported that the popular California-based fast food chain had filed a preliminary commercial development...
From G-Strings to Chicken Wings: Chick-Fil-A to Open in a Former Portland Strip Club
In a surprising twist that sounds more like the punchline of a joke than real estate news, a Chick-fil-A is eyeing a spot that's currently shaking things up as a strip club in Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood. Yes, you heard it right—where there were once disco balls...