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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.

Man Blows Off Own Arm With Grenade Trying To Stop Car Thieves In Florence

Recently a man in Florence, Oregon suffered a horrific injury after trying to throw a homemade grenade at suspected car thieves in the middle of the night. According to Florence Police, David Ray Allen saw four people near his car in the middle of the night and decided to throw a homemade grenade...

Oregon’s $20 Paddle Fee Could Be Sunk By Voter Revolt

Starting in 2026, even a small kayak or paddleboard will need a $20 annual permit to legally hit the water.

Scientists Baffled By Old Boat Guy’s Heat Wave Popularity Spike

PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon heads into another triple-digit heat wave, scientists say they are mystified by a seasonal phenomenon known only as Old Boat Guy’s Popularity Spike. According to local marina records, the silver-haired man whose first name no one can agree on experiences an exponential...

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuation Issued East of Oakridge as Wildfire Closes Highway 58

Lane County officials have issued a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for residents along Roberts Ranch Road and Dunning Road near Highway 58, just east of Oakridge. The alert went out on Wednesday, August 7, after a wildfire moved dangerously close to homes in the area. A Level 3 order means...

Oregon Woman Missing Since July 8, Last Seen Possibly Near Washington-Canada Border

ONTARIO, Ore. – The family of 39-year-old Skye Thiel is desperately searching for answers after she vanished in early July, and Ontario police have now launched an official missing person investigation. According to the Ontario Police Department, the last confirmed sighting of Thiel and the man...
Undocumented Drug Mule Busted in Oregon with 60 Pounds of Fentanyl

Undocumented Drug Mule Busted in Oregon with 60 Pounds of Fentanyl

A man unlawfully residing in the United States is facing federal charges after Oregon State Police discovered more than 60 pounds of powdered fentanyl during a traffic stop near Albany, Oregon. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon,...

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