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.
There are certain things Oregonians expect to bring along for a summer afternoon on the water. Sunscreen. A life jacket. A paddle. A dry bag containing three granola bars, a warm bottle of water, and a phone that will somehow still end up wet. What many people...
For millions of people, Daveigh Chase will always be remembered in two completely different ways. To Disney fans, she was the voice of Lilo, the stubborn, funny, lonely little girl in Lilo & Stitch who gave the world one of the most beloved animated characters of...
For years, Oregon burger lovers have watched the state's In-N-Out expansion with excitement, and now another highly anticipated location is ready to welcome its first customers. The California-based burger chain has officially announced that its new Hillsboro...
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials gathered at the State Capitol Monday for the unveiling of former Governor Kate Brown's official portrait, revealing what many historians now consider the most recognizable symbol of Oregon's COVID era: the legendary Christmas snow globe...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a major step forward for aquatic inclusivity, Oregon announced this week that all public swimming pools will be required to employ at least one certified drag queen lifeguard during Pride Month. The new program,...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Standing alongside state and federal law enforcement partners at a packed press conference Tuesday morning, Multnomah County officials proudly announced the successful completion of Portland's ten-year strategy for addressing mental illness by doing...
Oregon's absolutely insane and controversial Initiative Petition 28 has sparked fierce debate across the state, but now the conversation is reaching far beyond Oregon's borders. This week, rock musician, longtime hunting advocate, and outdoors television personality...
One of the most frequently used roadside stopping points along Oregon's southern coast is about to undergo a significant change. Beginning June 22, visitors heading to Secret Beach and portions of the Oregon Coast Trail will no longer be able to park at a well-known...
Six years ago this month, Fauna Frey left her home in Dexter and headed toward Southern Oregon. She never came back. What began as a trip to visit friends and honor the memory of her recently deceased brother has become one of Oregon's most haunting unsolved missing...
Hundreds of Oregonians hit the Clackamas River this weekend for a "Float for Freedom" event aimed at pushing back against what many (including ourselves) see as yet another unnecessary fee imposed by Salem politicians. Armed with kayaks, paddle boards, rafts, and...
There are certain places in Oregon that feel almost like a rite of passage. Crater Lake. Multnomah Falls. The Oregon Coast. And then there are the wonderfully weird places that generations of Oregonians remember from childhood. For many of us, the Oregon Vortex falls...
A months-long investigation into alleged online contact with a teenager has resulted in the arrest of a Wilsonville man, and investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward. The Linn County Sheriff's Office announced that 34-year-old...