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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.

Apparently Portland Has Decided Its Christmas Tree Is No Longer a Christmas Tree

Portland’s long-running holiday tradition took on a noticeably different tone this year after city officials avoided using the phrase “Christmas tree” during the 41st annual lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, referring to it only as “the tree.” The shift—reflected in the event’s...

Kotek Announces Christmas in Oregon Will Now Be Known as “Inclusive Winter Observance”

SALEM, OR — In a move that experts are calling “bold,” “innovative,” and “the most Oregon thing to ever happen,” Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that traditional Christmas celebrations will be officially replaced statewide with a new holiday: Inclusive Winter Observance™. The rollout,...

Tourist Mispronounces Willamette, Immediately Deported Back to California

PORTLAND, OR — A Southern California tourist was escorted to the Oregon–California border Tuesday after loudly referring to the Willamette River as the “Will-Uh-Mah-Tee,” a pronunciation so catastrophically off-base that officials classified it as an “Immediate Deportation Scenario.” The incident...

State Officials Confirm Half of Oregon Thanksgiving Traffic Caused by One Toyota Prius Going 41 in a 55

SALEM, OR — In a shocking but somehow completely predictable Thanksgiving Day update, state transportation officials confirmed Thursday that roughly 50% of all traffic congestion on Interstate 5 can be traced back to a single silver Toyota Prius traveling at a spiritually centered 41 miles per...

Nike Founder Drops 3 Million to Boost Republicans While Kotek Faces Bottom Tier Approval

Nike founder Phil Knight has made his largest political contribution ever to Oregon Republicans with a 3 million dollar donation to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC on October 22 according to campaign finance filings. The PAC is focused on helping Republicans gain seats in the Oregon Legislature...
Small Eugene Protest Fails to Disrupt Sold-Out Jerry Seinfeld Show

Small Eugene Protest Fails to Disrupt Sold-Out Jerry Seinfeld Show

EUGENE, Ore. — A small group of pro-Palestinian activists staged a demonstration outside the Hult Center on Friday evening, but their presence did little to affect the thousands of fans who packed the venue for a sold-out Jerry Seinfeld performance. According to a...

Hillsboro Kayaker Finds Human Remains in Tualatin River

Hillsboro Kayaker Finds Human Remains in Tualatin River

HILLSBORO, Ore. – A calm summer paddle on the Tualatin River turned into a chilling scene last week when a kayaker made a discovery no one wants to stumble upon. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the kayaker found a human body part floating near...

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