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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.

26 Foot Waves To Hit Oregon Coast Tonight, Warning To Stay Off Beaches

People are advised to stay away from jetties, low lying beaches and surf zones in the affected area.

Police Suspect Metalworker in Oregon and Washington Ballot Box Fires Could Plan More Arson Attempts

Authorities have identified a suspect in the recent ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington, describing him as a skilled metalworker with possible plans for additional attacks. As Fortune reports, the individual is believed to have considerable expertise in metal fabrication and welding,...

No Tsunami Expected After 6.0 Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

BANDON, Ore. — Oregon’s southern coast experienced a sizable 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday afternoon. The quake struck at approximately 1:15 p.m., with its epicenter located about 170 miles west of Bandon and 250 miles west-southwest of Salem, according to data from the U.S. Geological...

Get Ready, Oregon! Feet of Snow Expected in the Cascades by Wednesday

According to KOIN News, Oregon’s northern and southern Cascades are in for a serious winter wonderland this week, with the National Weather Service putting out alerts for major snowfall. Snow lovers, grab your gear! The northern Cascades are expected to pile up 6 to 12 inches by Friday, with even...

Amazon To Build Four New Nuclear Reactors On The Columbia To Power AI

Amazon has announced a partnership with Energy Northwest and X-energy to build four new nuclear reactors near Richland, Washington, aiming to power its growing AI models. This project will rely on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a modern nuclear technology considered smaller and more flexible than...
Sunny Skies Return In Oregon As Weekend May Hit 90 Degrees

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...

15 Oregon Police Cars Torched in Overnight Fire

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...

The Beloved PDX Carpet is Back, Rolled Out in Main Terminal

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...

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