PORTLAND, Ore. — In what absolutely no one familiar with government oversight will find surprising, Multnomah County has announced it cannot account for more than $150,000 in gift cards and cash-equivalent incentives handed out over the last few years. The missing...
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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.
Family Desperate for Answers as 13-Year-Old Girl Vanishes in Washington
A Washington family is asking for the public’s help as the search continues for a missing 13-year-old girl who has not been seen in nearly a week. Leialoha Warr was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on March 31, 2026, in Puyallup, Washington, according to the Pierce County...
Oregon Woman Vanishes After Highway Breakdown and Ride With Stranger
A 28-year-old Oregon woman has seemingly vanished after a late-night highway breakdown led to her accepting a ride from a stranger along Highway 22, and her family says the circumstances just don’t add up. According to Oregon State Police, Maria Linda Jade Kilmer was...
From Snow in the Cascades to 70s This Weekend Oregon Forecast Flips Fast
Oregon weather is doing what it does best this time of year… keeping us guessing. If you stepped outside this morning and thought it felt more like winter than spring, you’re not wrong. After a powerful system moved through Oregon on Wednesday, conditions across the...
Massive Snowstorm Could Dump 20 Inches Across Oregon Cascades
If you’ve been enjoying hints of spring lately, Oregon’s about to remind you who’s still in charge. A powerful winter storm is rolling into the state, and it’s expected to dump serious snow across the Cascades just as many were starting to think winter was winding...
Oregon’s Astoria Column Turns 100 and It’s Still One of the Coolest Views on the Coast
A couple summers ago, we were already a few days into a laid-back stay in Astoria, soaking in the kind of slow coastal rhythm that makes you forget what day it is. That particular morning, we had a loose plan to show the kids a couple of The Goonies spots—the house...
March 28 ‘No Kings’ Demonstration Set for Springfield, City Warns of Traffic Impacts
If you’re planning to be out and about in Springfield this Saturday, you may want to give yourself a little extra time. A “No Kings” march is scheduled to take place on March 28 starting at 11 a.m., and while the event is expected to draw a sizable crowd, city...
Sad: Dead gray whale washes ashore near Florence and draws crowds on Oregon coast
There’s something about the Oregon coast that always feels alive. The crashing waves, the salty air, the steady rhythm of the tide. But every so often, that sense of life is met with a quiet, sobering reminder of nature’s other side. That was the scene Thursday...
This is real: Oregon Supreme Court just threw out a child porn conviction tied to JonBenét Ramsey photographer
Sometimes a story comes along that feels like it shouldn’t exist in real life. Too many layers, too many twists, and details that are each disturbing on their own somehow all tied together in one case. This is one of those stories. In a decision released March 26, the...
Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Returns March 21–29 With Stunning Gray Whale Migration Along The Coast
There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise of the world. And then you realize...
Roseburg Man Admits To Strangling Infant Son As Body Is Found In South Umpqua River
A devastating case out of Douglas County is leaving many in the Roseburg community struggling to process what happened this week. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a 27-year-old man is now in custody after admitting to killing his 11-month-old son. The...
Roger Tofte, Creator Of The Enchanted Forest, Has Passed Away And His Family Invites The Public To A Celebration Of Life
If you’ve ever wandered through the winding paths of the Enchanted Forest, you know it’s not just a theme park. It’s something else entirely. It’s the kind of place where childhood memories stick. Where crooked little houses lean just enough to feel magical. Where...












