The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a winter storm warning for the northern Cascades of Oregon for February 25th to 27th, 2024. According to the storm warning, heavy snow form 1 to 2 feet in the Cascade Range could make travel...
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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.
Snow Coming to Oregon Next Week, So Get Your Sun Fix While You Can
According to the Statesman Journal, this week we should take advantage of Oregon's sunny days while they last. Next week, the mild spring weather will give way to chilly rainfall and potential snow flurries in the Willamette Valley, with the mountains expecting...
Oregon Police Use DNA Tech to Identify Remains of Portland Teen Missing Since 1968
In 1968 or 1969, a teenage girl who attended Grant High School in NE Portland went missing, and up until now police had not been able to find any definitive evidence about her disappearance. However, thanks to the cooperation of several state, federal, and private...
Oregon Senate Fails to Pass Bill to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
Oregon's latest legislative showdown has left many of us scratching our heads, and frankly, a bit miffed. The stage was set for Oregon to lead the West Coast into a new era, free from the hassle of flipping our clocks back and forth. Yet, in a moment that can only be...
Oregon State Police Seize Alligator From Springfield Homeowner
In the past six years, Oregon State Police have come across quite a few alligators in Oregon being kept as pets. Recently they seized an alligator that had been kept as a pet for 13 years in Springfield, Oregon. In Oregon, there are many types of animals that are...
Everclear and Floater Set to Ignite the Stage in Eugene This Summer
Rock enthusiasts, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, 2024, as two legendary alternative rock bands, Everclear and Floater, are set to ignite the stage at The Cuthbert Amphitheater. Produced by KEI, Double Tee Concerts, and Mammoth NW, this event promises an...
Happy Birthday, Oregon: A Valentine’s Love Letter to The Most Beautiful State
Dear Oregon, On this day of love and celebration, as the world shares tokens of affection, my thoughts turn to you, the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, whose birthday intertwines with the universal day of love, Valentine's Day. It is a fitting coincidence, for what is...
Tillamook Creamery is Unveiling a New Chocolate Ice Cream Collection Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
Exciting news for all the chocolate and ice cream lovers out there! The Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for America's rapidly growing family-sized ice cream brand, is introducing a delightful Chocolate Ice Cream Collection, perfect for Valentine's Day...
Oregon Reports First Human Plague Case in Eight Years, Suspected to Originate from a Pet Cat
In a recent incident within Oregon, a resident came down with the bubonic plague after exposure to their seriously ill pet cat, marking the state's first encounter with the disease since 2015, local health authorities report. Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible...
The Purrfect Oregon Cafe to Find Your New Cat Just Opened in the Valley
On January 31st, a new cat cafe opened in the Eugene-Springfield area. Yes, you read that correctly—a cat cafe! The Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge has just become one of only two cat cafes in the entire state (the only other is in Bend since Portland's Purrington’s...
Eggs in Oregon and Washington Now Required to be Cage-Free
As reported by The Oregonian, a significant change in the poultry farming industry has been implemented in Oregon and Washington, with both states enforcing new regulations as of January 1 that require commercial egg farms to adopt cage-free environments for their...
Oregon Coast Driver Takes Down Road Closure Barrier, Plunges Headfirst Into Highway Hole
As the old adage goes: play stupid games, win stupid prizes (and potentially a car fire). As reported by the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, on January 21, 2024, at 8:22 am, Deputy Ben Berger, alongside Oregon State Trooper Jon King, Nestucca Fire, and Tillamook...