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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.

BrewLights Returns to the Oregon Zoo This Weekend

This weekend, the Oregon Zoo in Portland is hosting its sixth annual BrewLights event on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This 21-and-over festival offers attendees the chance to sample beverages from over 50 Northwest breweries and cideries while exploring...

Tornado Hits Rockaway Beach with 85 mph Winds, Portland Braces for Flooding

After a recent tornado struck Rockaway Beach, Portland residents are being urged to brace for another bout of severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Rockaway Beach on Monday night, bringing 85 mph winds that toppled trees, damaged...

Oregon Coast on Alert as King Tides and Giant Waves Roll In This Week

Brace yourself, Oregon Coast fans: the dramatic power of the ocean is about to put on a show this week with monstrous waves, stormy weather, and the rare arrival of king tides. If you've ever wanted to witness the ocean at its wildest, mark your calendar for Nov. 15, 16, and 17 — these are the...

Mt. Bachelor’s Earliest Opening in 26 Years Welcomes Passholders This Friday

Big news for ski enthusiasts! Mt. Bachelor has announced an early opening for the ski season, starting this Friday, November 15—two weeks ahead of the original schedule. This marks the mountain’s earliest season launch since 1998. Thanks to more than 40 inches of fresh snowfall, with additional...

Graffiti on County Jail Wall in Oregon Raises Questions in Unsolved Michael Bryson Case

In the early hours of November 3rd, 2024, graffiti appeared on the exterior wall of the Lane County Jail in Eugene, Oregon, reigniting public interest in the case of missing Oregon man Michael Bryson. This development follows a recent article we posted about K9 teams searching for Michael, which...
Oregon Woman Reported Missing Located in Multnomah County

Oregon Woman Reported Missing Located in Multnomah County

JOHN DAY – After weeks of worry and searching, missing John Day resident Hannah Pereira has been located in Multnomah County, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley. Sheriff McKinley informed our team on October 26th that Pereira was found...

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 4:58 p.m., approximately 75 miles west of Coos Bay. Earthquakes are not uncommon off the Oregon coast, as the...

Captain Dies Midair on Turkish Airlines Flight from Seattle

Captain Dies Midair on Turkish Airlines Flight from Seattle

A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing when Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, tragically collapsed mid-flight. The incident occurred aboard Flight TK204, which had departed from Seattle on Tuesday evening. As Pehlivan...

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