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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.

Oregon Approves Airbnb Cabin on Bandon’s Face Rock: “Definitely Safer Than It Looks”

BANDON, OR — In a groundbreaking move that combines coastal charm with what some are calling “blatant disregard for gravity,” Oregon officials have approved construction of a fully off-grid Airbnb cabin perched directly atop Bandon’s iconic sea stack, Face Rock. Dubbed “The Craggy Nook”, the...

Lincoln City Launches Drone Show in First Firework-Free Fourth of July on the Oregon Coast

If you’re anything like me, the Fourth of July has always meant one thing: fireworks. The rumble in your chest, the sulfur in the air, the oohs and ahhs from the crowd as brilliant explosions light up the sky. It’s a ritual I’ve loved since I was a kid. But this year, Lincoln City is making...

Three Arrested After Bodies Found Near Oakridge, Including Two Teens

Three people have been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and a teenage girl found southeast of Oakridge on May 20, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say the two victims showed signs of “homicidal violence.” Their names haven’t been released yet. Oakridge, a...

Undocumented Drug Mule Busted in Oregon with 60 Pounds of Fentanyl

A man unlawfully residing in the United States is facing federal charges after Oregon State Police discovered more than 60 pounds of powdered fentanyl during a traffic stop near Albany, Oregon. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, 46-year-old Jose Ivan Iribe...

FBI Rejoins Kyron Horman Investigation as Thousands of Case Files Go Digital

Nearly 15 years after Kyron Horman vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, the case is receiving renewed attention. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Gresham Police detectives, has been working over the past year to digitize and reorganize the entire...
Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge

Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge

With snow dumping and high winds in the Columbia River Gorge, multiple sources are reporting Interstate 84 has been closed in both directions at milepost 17 in Troutdale to milepost 82 near The Dalles. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed the section...

How To Drive in Snow & Ice Safely

How To Drive in Snow & Ice Safely

With heavy snow right now in Oregon (at least heavy for us), I thought it would be a good time to offer some useful tips on how to drive in the snow. Driving in the snow can be challenging, even for many of us who have a lot of experience driving through the white...

Flood Watch in Effect for Large Portions of Western Oregon

Flood Watch in Effect for Large Portions of Western Oregon

According to NOAA, flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible from 1am Sunday 12/19 through Monday 12/20. Areas affected could include the Central Oregon Coast, Central Coast Range of Western Oregon, Central Willamette Valley, South Willamette Valley, and the...

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