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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 Family Who Vanished in 1958 Found in Car Submerged in Columbia River

For decades, the story of the Martin family lingered like a ghost along the Columbia River Gorge. It was one of those Oregon mysteries that people whispered about, revisited in old newspaper clippings, and passed down through generations. Now, nearly 70 years later, that story has finally found...

Newport Police Want To Remind Residents You Can’t Booby Trap Your Porch for Thieves

NEWPORT, Ore. — In what can only be described as the most 2026 sentence imaginable, the Newport Oregon Police Department took to Facebook this week to remind residents that no, you cannot rig an exploding package on your front porch… even if someone is actively trespassing to steal it. Yes,...

This Retro Game Festival in Eugene Is Bringing Classic Gaming Back for One Weekend

There is something about classic video games that never really fades. The sounds, the pixel graphics, and the challenge of beating a level without saves or shortcuts all come rushing back the moment you pick up a controller. That feeling is exactly what the Eugene Retro Game Fest is bringing back...

Amazon Workers Say They Were Told to Keep Working While a Man Lay Dead Nearby

A troubling situation inside an Oregon Amazon warehouse is raising serious questions after employees say work continued even as a coworker lay unresponsive on the floor. According to reports, a 46-year-old worker collapsed on April 6 while working inside the facility. The employee, described by...

Tired Sea Lion Snaps After Being Climbed Over, Breathed On, And Generally Disrespected

NEWPORT, Ore. — What began as a typical afternoon along the docks in Old Town Newport quickly turned into an unexpectedly entertaining spectacle Tuesday, as two sea lions engaged in what onlookers are calling one of the most dramatic “dock disputes” of the season. The popular bayfront viewing...
Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program

Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program

Something pretty significant just changed in Oregon, and most people probably haven’t even heard about it yet. As of March 16, 2026, the Oregon DMV officially stopped issuing and reinstating limited-term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and learner’s permits for...

Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards

Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards

PORTLAND, Ore. — In what absolutely no one familiar with government oversight will find surprising, Multnomah County has announced it cannot account for more than $150,000 in gift cards and cash-equivalent incentives handed out over the last few years. The missing...

Oregon Woman Vanishes After Highway Breakdown and Ride With Stranger

Oregon Woman Vanishes After Highway Breakdown and Ride With Stranger

A 28-year-old Oregon woman has seemingly vanished after a late-night highway breakdown led to her accepting a ride from a stranger along Highway 22, and her family says the circumstances just don’t add up. According to Oregon State Police, Maria Linda Jade Kilmer was...

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