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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.

Portland’s Homeless Population Skyrockets 61% Despite Record Spending

Portland’s homelessness crisis has reached staggering new levels, and the numbers show it’s getting worse, not better. According to recent data, homelessness across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties has jumped by an alarming 61% in just two years — even as the city, county, and state...

Search Intensifies for Missing Hunter in Mount Hood National Forest

ESTACADA, Ore. — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has provided a new update in the search for 51-year-old Devon Dobek of Hubbard, who has been missing since Friday after failing to return home from a hunting trip in the Mount Hood National Forest. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, search...

Experienced Hunter Reported Missing Near Estacada; Search Teams Hear Gunfire in the Night

A large-scale search is underway in the Mount Hood National Forest after a 51-year-old man from Hubbard failed to return home from a hunting trip Friday night. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the man — identified as Devon Dobek — had been hunting roughly 20 miles from Estacada...

Dad Charged with Neglect After Missing Toddler Found Dead in Siletz River

The father of a toddler who went missing and was later found dead in the Siletz River back in March has now been charged in connection with his child’s death. In March, a diver discovered 2-year-old Dane Paulsen after an 11-day search, according to KATU News. Court documents filed by the Lincoln...

Nonprofit Volunteers ‘The Soup Ladies’ Face Harassment After Serving ICE in Portland

A group of women known as The Soup Ladies, beloved across the Pacific Northwest for their selfless service to first responders, are now facing harassment after serving meals to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at the Portland federal facility. The nonprofit, featured on NBC News...
Oregon’s Mountain Passes Brace for Up to Six Inches of Snow

Oregon’s Mountain Passes Brace for Up to Six Inches of Snow

Winter is making an early appearance across Oregon’s Cascade Range this week, bringing several inches of fresh snow and slick mountain roads. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory extending from southwest Washington down to Oakridge in Lane...

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