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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’s Akawa Butte Fire Explodes Past 26,000 Acres as Crews Battle to Protect Sisters

The Akawa Butte Fire continues to test the strength of the Sisters community as firefighters work tirelessly to keep one of Oregon's most dangerous wildfires from reaching homes and businesses. The lightning-caused fire, which started on July 16, has now burned more than 26,000 acres across...

Oregon Wildfires Explode Across State as Evacuations Spread to Multiple Counties

Oregon’s wildfire season has taken a sudden and dangerous turn. After a relatively mild beginning to summer, a punishing combination of dry vegetation, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds has ignited or rapidly expanded fires across several regions of the state. From the rolling wheat...

Most Oregon House Members Vote Against Permanent Daylight Saving Time

Twice each year, Oregonians take part in a familiar ritual. Phones and computers usually handle the change quietly, while oven clocks, dashboards and bedside alarms remain an hour off until someone finally gets around to fixing them. Congress has once again moved toward ending that routine, but...

Oregon Petition That Could Criminalize Hunting Falls Short In Initial Signature Check

A sweeping Oregon initiative that could upend hunting, fishing, ranching and food production across the state has failed its first major test on the road to the November ballot. Initiative Petition 28, promoted by supporters as the “PEACE Act,” did not qualify based on the first random sample of...

Nearly 2,000 Lightning Strikes Hit Oregon As Wildfire Concerns Grow

Thunderstorms that developed over Oregon’s Cascade Range Wednesday afternoon and evening produced nearly 2,000 lightning strikes, leaving fire officials watching closely for possible new wildfire starts. The storms formed over the mountains on Wednesday, July 15, with frequent lightning reported...
Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study

Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study

Oregon may be known for its forests, coastline, farm country, outdoor beauty, and fiercely local small businesses, but a new national business ranking paints a much less flattering picture of the state’s economic climate. In CNBC’s 2026 “America’s Top States for...

Oregon Is Now Home To The Last Sam Goody On Earth

Oregon Is Now Home To The Last Sam Goody On Earth

There are certain store names that hit an entire generation right in the memory. Sam Goody is one of them. For millions of Americans who grew up before streaming took over everything, Sam Goody was not just a place to buy music. It was the mall stop. The place where...

Oregon Just Ranked Among The Worst States To Move To In 2026

Oregon Just Ranked Among The Worst States To Move To In 2026

ConsumerAffairs.com recently released its ranking of the best and worst states to move to in 2026, and Oregon landed in a spot that will probably make a lot of longtime locals nod, sigh, and say, “Yeah, that sounds about right.” The Beaver State, with its mossy...

Kansas Man Identified After Fatal Jump Into Oregon’s Blue Pool

Kansas Man Identified After Fatal Jump Into Oregon’s Blue Pool

Officials have identified the swimmer who died after jumping into Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls on Friday evening. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Kenny Truong of Kansas was visiting the area with friends when he jumped into the water at...

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 175 Miles Southwest Of Eugene

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 175 Miles Southwest Of Eugene

Oregon got a little reminder from the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning that yes, we are still very much living in earthquake country. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday, shaking an area of the Pacific roughly 175 miles...

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