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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.

New Bra Drop Zones Encourage Hikers to ‘Let the Girls Breathe’ at 4,000 Feet

BEND, OR — In an effort to support Oregon’s most sacred mountaintop ritual — the spontaneous act of lifting one’s shirt dramatically at the summit — the U.S. Forest Service has unveiled newly designated Bra Drop Zones at popular hiking trails across the state. “These zones are a safe space for...

Elmer’s Set to Open in Former Shari’s Location in Bend

BEND, Ore. — For longtime Oregonians, the familiar glow of a Shari’s sign once meant warm pies, late-night coffee refills, and a place where countless stories were shared across laminated menus. But that chapter has officially closed — and a new one is about to begin. According to Central Oregon...

Justice Served: Eugene Clerk Shoots Armed Thug—Now the Robber’s Headed Straight to Prison

EUGENE, Ore. – In a moment that reaffirms our faith in good people standing their ground, justice has officially been served in Eugene. Back in October 2024, a quiet night at a local convenience store on Commons Drive turned into a nightmare when 21-year-old Noah Alexander Sky stormed into the...

Camel Euthanized, Starving Lion Exposed as Oregon’s Worst Roadside Zoo Finally Gets Raided

Let’s stop sugarcoating this. The West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, Oregon, is not a zoo — it’s a decades-long embarrassment where animals suffer for tourist selfies. During my 2022 trip to Bandon, I refused to spend a single dime there, and I stand by that decision. The reports were already...

New Final Destination In Theaters, but 90s Kids Still White-Knuckling Steering Wheels Behind Logging Trucks Say “Absolutely Not”

Bend, OR — The long-awaited legacy sequel Final Destination: Bloodlines is now terrifying audiences in theaters nationwide, reigniting a very specific trauma among 90s kids: the paralyzing fear of being pulverized by airborne lumber on the freewa “I haven’t driven behind a log truck since Final...
Day 10: Reward Offered for Safe Return of Missing Oregon Toddler

Day 10: Reward Offered for Safe Return of Missing Oregon Toddler

Today marks March 10, 2025, the tenth day of the search for missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen. The effort to locate him continues in Siletz, Oregon, with his family, volunteers, and law enforcement remaining dedicated to bringing him home safely. Dane was last seen near...

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