News

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.

Texas Teen Hiking With Father Dies in Tragic Fall at Soda Creek Falls Trail in Oregon

What began as a peaceful morning hike between a father and daughter turned into an unthinkable tragedy Monday on a trail just east of Sweet Home, Oregon. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old girl visiting from Texas died after falling from a tree near the start of the Soda...

Alder Springs Fire Explodes to 1,500 Acres, Forces ‘Go Now’ Evacuations Near Crooked River Ranch

A fast-moving wildfire erupted Monday afternoon in Jefferson County, marking the first large fire of the season in Central Oregon—and it’s already demanding serious attention. Burning near Alder Springs in the Crooked River National Grassland, the Alder Springs Fire quickly ballooned to an...

Gotcha Burger Bringing Its Famous Patties to Valley River Center and Corvallis

Big burger news is sizzling in western Oregon—Gotcha Burger is expanding with not one, but two new locations, and fans in Eugene and Corvallis are about to get a whole lot beefier. The first of the two grand openings lands in Eugene, where Gotcha Burger is making its debut inside the Valley River...

Portland Adds Residents for First Time Since 2020 After Four Straight Years of Decline

After years of population loss, Portland’s population has finally crept upward — but the numbers tell a story more sobering than celebratory. According to new U.S. Census data released this May, Portland gained roughly 1,400 new residents in 2024, a modest 0.2% bump that brings the city’s...

Ferry Fire Ravages 10,000 Acres in Oregon — Here’s How It Started and Where It’s Headed

In a part of Oregon known more for its sweeping high desert beauty than wildfire headlines, the Ferry Fire has erupted into a full-blown blaze, scorching over 10,458 acres near Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Sherman and Gilliam counties. As of this morning, the fire is 65% contained, but not...
Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy

Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — One of Oregon’s most iconic brands is making a big move—but says it’s not turning its back on the Beaver State. Dutch Bros, the wildly popular coffee chain that got its start as a humble pushcart in Grants Pass in 1992, announced this week that...

Woman With Hairy Chest Wins Award for Best Chest in the West

PORTLAND, OR — History was made this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Regional Hair-Off when 29-year-old Cassidy “Cactus” McBride strutted away with the coveted Best Chest in the West trophy—despite fierce competition from local lumberjacks, bass players, and at least...

Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence

Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence

LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend,...

X