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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.

Massive Quake Off Russian Coast Sparks Tsunami Alerts for Oregon and Entire West Coast

Late Monday night, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking up the Pacific Rim and triggering tsunami alerts from Alaska to California—including watches and warnings for the Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the powerful quake hit at...

Oregon Dad Identifies as High School Quarterback, Leads JV Team to State Championship

BEND, Ore. — In a turn of events that has left the Oregon high school sports world dazed and confused (and possibly inspired), 42-year-old Trent Lawson of Bend has not only declared himself a 17-year-old high school junior but also quarterbacked the Roosevelt Ridge JV football team straight to a...

Elmer’s Takes Over Former Shari’s Spots Across Oregon

After Shari’s abruptly closed all of its Oregon locations last October—leaving behind empty booths, uneaten pies, and some serious nostalgia—another beloved Pacific Northwest staple is stepping in to take over those instantly recognizable hexagon-shaped buildings. Elmer’s Restaurants, known for...

Parents Murdered on Remote Trail While Hiking With Their Young Daughters

While we usually shine a spotlight on the beauty of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, this heartbreaking story out of Arkansas deserves our attention—especially for those of us who spend time in the outdoors. Over the weekend, 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink...

Columbia River Search Suspended After Man Saves Drowning Child

A Sunday evening at Wintler Park in Vancouver turned tragic after a man disappeared in the Columbia River following a heroic rescue. According to Fox 12 Oregon, the Vancouver Fire Department says a 54-year-old man entered the river around 8:48 p.m. to help a 5-year-old child who was struggling to...
Three Arrested After Bodies Found Near Oakridge, Including Two Teens

Three Arrested After Bodies Found Near Oakridge, Including Two Teens

Three people have been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and a teenage girl found southeast of Oakridge on May 20, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say the two victims showed signs of “homicidal violence.” Their names haven’t...

Undocumented Drug Mule Busted in Oregon with 60 Pounds of Fentanyl

Undocumented Drug Mule Busted in Oregon with 60 Pounds of Fentanyl

A man unlawfully residing in the United States is facing federal charges after Oregon State Police discovered more than 60 pounds of powdered fentanyl during a traffic stop near Albany, Oregon. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon,...

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