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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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
A former high school principal with ties to Oregon has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after being convicted of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, a case that has left many…
If you notice more gatherings popping up across Portland later this month, it’s part of a coordinated nationwide day of demonstrations. Dozens of “No Kings” protests are planned throughout the Portland metro area on Saturday, March…
It’s happening again. You pull into a gas station, glance up at the price, and immediately wish you hadn’t. Because somehow, once again, Oregon drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the entire…
A fast-moving wildfire near La Pine is putting parts of Central Oregon on edge Tuesday, as emergency officials urge some residents to leave immediately while others prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Firefighters spent the…
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early Monday morning in the Pacific Ocean west of Bandon, Oregon, according to seismic monitoring reports. The quake occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m. and was located roughly 80 to 120…
A peaceful Saturday hike along the Oregon coast turned into a tense rescue operation when multiple teenagers ended up in dangerous positions on the steep cliffs at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City. According to the Lincoln…
Authorities in Marion County are asking the public to help locate Albina Kosar, a 16-year-old who has been reported missing and considered an endangered juvenile. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Albina was last seen…
