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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.

Oregon Officials Sue Trump Over Tariffs, Kotek Calls Them A “Tax On Families

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, warning the policy amounts to a harmful “tax on working families.” The lawsuit, led by Dan Rayfield along with attorneys general from more than 20 other states, asks the United...

Former Allies Refuse To Endorse Kotek Again In Growing Political Blow

Governor Tina Kotek’s grip on political support in Oregon just took another hit, and this time it’s coming from groups that once stood firmly in her corner. According to reporting from KOIN 6 News, two organizations that backed Kotek during her 2022 run for governor have now declined to endorse...

Major Revisions Removed From Oregon Gun Control Bill In Senate Committee

A bill that could have significantly expanded Oregon’s controversial gun control law just hit a major roadblock in Salem. According to reporting from Bearing Arms, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee removed several of the most controversial provisions from House Bill 4145 during a work session...

Mayor Says Community Would Benefit From A Much Bigger Dick’s

EUGENE, OREGON — City leaders say they’re exploring plans to bring a much bigger Dick’s to the area, a move they believe could boost local morale and finally give residents the kind of Dick’s they’ve been asking for. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, the mayor explained that while the...

Portland Gyms Eliminate Heavy Weights After City Officials Agree Masculinity Is Offensive To Several Pronouns

PORTLAND, Ore. — Several Portland fitness centers announced this week they will be eliminating traditional heavy weights from their gyms entirely after city officials and wellness consultants agreed the weight room environment has long promoted levels of masculinity that some members now consider...
Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds

Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds

In what experts are calling “either the boldest social experiment of the decade or a cry for help,” a Portland woman reportedly left her bicycle completely unlocked for a full 17 seconds on a busy, tree-lined city block Sunday afternoon. Witnesses say 32-year-old...

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...

Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life

Eugene Shooting Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Fighting for His Life

A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Eugene. At 9:46 p.m. on February 17, callers began reporting shots fired in the Marche Chase Drive and Kinsrow Avenue area of Eugene, along with people running and vehicles fleeing the scene....

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