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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.

Oregon’s First Signs of Fall Foliage Are Starting to Show

Summer might still have a hold on Oregon with lingering heat and humidity, but hints of autumn are already peeking through. A few trees around the state have started to show flashes of gold and crimson, offering a small preview of the spectacular color change to come. According to a report from...

Spirit Airlines Pulls Out of Portland as Bankruptcy Cuts Hit 11 Cities

Spirit Airlines is preparing to pull out of Portland along with at least 10 other cities as part of its latest bankruptcy restructuring, according to Aviation Week. The carrier, which filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time in less than a year, will also stop flying to Albuquerque,...

Portland Launches New “Adopt-a-Screamer” Program to Pair Residents With Their Favorite Downtown Yeller

PORTLAND, Ore. — In a bold new effort to “humanize the chaos,” Portland officials have announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Adopt-a-Screamer program, allowing residents to form lasting bonds with their favorite downtown sidewalk shouters. The initiative, rolled out this week, invites...

44 Storefronts in Portland’s Pearl District Hit the Market as Residents Raise Safety and Homelessness Concerns

A major real estate investor is cashing out of Portland’s Pearl District. On paper, the explanation is high interest rates and stock performance. In reality, it is about a city that changed so dramatically over the last five years that what was once marketed as a crown jewel has become a...

Kotek’s Transportation Bill Clears House as Gas and Payroll Taxes Head to Senate

The Oregon House has pushed through Governor Tina Kotek’s controversial transportation funding bill during a special session. The measure, House Bill 3991, now heads to the Senate for debate and a likely final vote later this week. The bill was born after lawmakers failed to pass a transportation...
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