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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.

Best! AC Unit Gives Up Early So Local Man Can Fully Embrace Heatstroke Season

SALEM, OR — With Oregon bracing for what forecasters are calling a “long, dry, sweat-stained summer,” local man Greg Landers is getting a head start on the statewide suffering after his car’s AC gave up the ghost before June even had the decency to hit 90. “My AC worked yesterday,” said Landers,...

Portland Man Comes Out as Heterosexual, Community Rallies to Support His Brave Journey

PORTLAND, OR — In what friends are calling a “quiet but revolutionary act of vulnerability,” Portland resident Brandon Kepler, 29, recently came out as heterosexual — a decision he says has been “years in the making.” Kepler made the announcement in the safety of his shared NE Portland apartment...

“I Refuse to Empower the Destruction” Crater Lake Superintendent Resigns Over Trump-Era Cuts

After just five months on the job, the superintendent of Crater Lake National Park has resigned — and he's not going quietly. Kevin Heatley, a veteran public lands manager, stepped down last Friday, citing what he describes as devastating staffing cuts and a federal policy direction that is...

Influencer Keeps Trail Secret by Featuring It in ‘Untouched Secret Trails’ Series for Her 3.2 Million Followers

OREGON — A beloved Oregon hiking trail once known only to a handful of locals, several deer, and one suspiciously territorial raccoon has now been declared “completely over” after being featured in the debut episode of influencer Sage Emberly’s new video series, Untouched Secret Trails — which she...

New Portland Initiative Will Phase Out ‘Police’ in Favor of ‘Feelings-First Safety Network’

PORTLAND, OR — In a bold new move that critics are calling “deeply Portland” and supporters are calling “like, super healing,” city leaders have announced a sweeping initiative to phase out the word “police” entirely and replace the Portland Police Bureau with a newly branded entity: the...
Woman Asks If Jeans Make Her Look Fat, Already Decided They Do

Woman Asks If Jeans Make Her Look Fat, Already Decided They Do

TUALATIN, OR — In a shocking display of emotional choreography and predetermined self-loathing, 34-year-old Heather Cline asked her boyfriend for the 497th time if her jeans made her look fat, despite having already rendered a silent, irrevocable verdict of “yes” the...

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