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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.

Springfield Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Abuse, Defends Actions as “Technique”

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — What was supposed to be a routine massage has now led to criminal charges for a Springfield therapist who says he was simply following the “direction of tension.” According to court documents, Matthew Christopher Ramos has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse after a...

Portland Democrat Loretta Smith Proposes Letting Politicians Open Carry In Gun Free City Hall

Portland has officially reached the point where a gun free building might soon come with an asterisk. After a recent protest disrupted a City Council meeting, Portland Councilor Loretta Smith announced she is drafting an ordinance that would allow council members to openly carry firearms while...

St. Helens Cheer Coach Convicted on Sexual Abuse, Alcohol Charges

ST. HELENS, Ore. — In news that will shock absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to St. Helens lately, a former local cheer coach has now been convicted of sexual abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Anthony Trenkler, 27, of St. Helens, was found guilty this week on three counts:...

Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life

A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene. While officers with the Eugene...

This Oregon Hotel’s Spa Just Earned National Recognition Among the Best in the U.S.

Tucked into the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, The Allison Inn & Spa has once again found itself in the national spotlight — and this time, it’s for something truly special. The luxury resort in Newberg was recently awarded Best Hotel Spa in the Country, a distinction that places...
Report: Some People Are Dying

Report: Some People Are Dying

In what experts are calling “technically not new, but still sort of a bummer,” reports are surfacing that some people, in fact, are dying. The revelation has stunned absolutely no one, yet continues to be treated as breaking news by local relatives who “can’t believe...

Springfield Could Finally Get Its Own Farmers Market in 2026

Springfield Could Finally Get Its Own Farmers Market in 2026

Springfield foodies, your produce prayers may have just been answered. For years, locals have watched their neighbors in Eugene enjoy the lively Lane County Farmers Market—and now, Springfield might be next in line. As reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield, the Lane...

Portland Man Killed After Hitting Pothole on E-Scooter

Portland Man Killed After Hitting Pothole on E-Scooter

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland family is mourning the loss of Randy Phelps, who was taken off life support last week after suffering critical injuries in an e-scooter crash caused by a pothole in Southeast Portland, in a report from FOX 12 Oregon. The accident happened...

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