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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.

Police Say Oregon Woman Used Driftwood As Weapon In Fight Over Glass Float

What started as a peaceful morning treasure hunt on the Oregon coast reportedly turned into something a lot more chaotic. A Corvallis woman is now facing assault charges after police say she struck a man multiple times with a piece of driftwood during a dispute over a prized glass float on a...

This Free Oregon Coast Festival Will Fill the Sky With Giant Kites This Summer

If you’ve ever wanted to see the Oregon Coast come alive with color, movement, and pure joy, this is your weekend. On June 27–28, 2026, the skies above Lincoln City will once again transform into a breathtaking display of soaring shapes and vibrant designs during the annual Summer Kite Festival at...

Nation’s Worst Human Revealed As Guy Who Guns It Past Everyone Waiting Then Forces Way In At Merge Point

SOME RANDOM TOWN, OREGON — In a stunning development that has united commuters across political, cultural, and astrological lines, officials confirmed Tuesday that the nation’s worst human is, in fact, the guy who floors it down the closing lane and tries to merge at the very last possible inch....

Oregon Pays $295K to Trans Inmate After Transfer to Women’s Prison and Abuse Lawsuit

In a case that has sparked renewed conversation about safety inside correctional facilities, Oregon officials have agreed to pay $295,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by an inmate who reported ongoing abuse while housed in a men’s prison. The inmate, Zera Lola Zombie, is currently serving a...

New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds

If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is going to feel like it’s right in the neighborhood. In-N-Out Burger is opening a brand-new location in...
Oregon Gas Jumps 22 Cents to $3.91 While U.S. Average Sits at $2.95

Oregon Gas Jumps 22 Cents to $3.91 While U.S. Average Sits at $2.95

Oregon drivers just got hit again. According to AAA, the average price of regular gasoline in Oregon jumped 22 cents in one week, landing at $3.91 per gallon as of February 24. Meanwhile, the national average rose just three cents, sitting at $2.95 per gallon. That’s...

Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds

Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds

In what experts are calling “either the boldest social experiment of the decade or a cry for help,” a Portland woman reportedly left her bicycle completely unlocked for a full 17 seconds on a busy, tree-lined city block Sunday afternoon. Witnesses say 32-year-old...

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...

Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life

Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life

A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene....

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