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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.

Convicted Rapist With 25-Year Criminal Career Proves Once Again That Oregon’s Justice System Is Just for Laughs

Oregon City, Ore — A career criminal is back in court after trying to steal nearly $2,700 worth of tires from a Les Schwab store in Oregon City, highlighting yet another example of Oregon’s catch and release justice system. According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old...

Search for Missing Hunter in Mount Hood National Forest Suspended

The week-long search for a hunter who vanished in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest has been officially suspended, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Fifty-one-year-old Devon Dobek of Hubbard was reported missing on October 31 after he failed to return from a hunting trip. His...

Mother of 2-Year-Old Found in Siletz River Says ‘I Deserve Answers’ as Father Pleads Not Guilty

In a quiet corner of Lincoln County, Oregon, an unsettling tragedy has left more questions than answers. Two-year-old Dane Paulsen disappeared from his yard on March 1, 2025. Eleven days later, his body was recovered about three miles downstream in the Siletz River. The coroner ruled the cause of...

Farewell to an Oregon Legend: Chuck Kesey of Nancy’s Yogurt Has Passed Away at 87

Oregon lost one of its quiet legends this week. Chuck Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and co-creator of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, passed away peacefully at home in Eugene, surrounded by family. He was 87. A scientist, storyteller, and visionary long before “organic” and “probiotic” were...

Portland’s Homeless Population Skyrockets 61% Despite Record Spending

Portland’s homelessness crisis has reached staggering new levels, and the numbers show it’s getting worse, not better. According to recent data, homelessness across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties has jumped by an alarming 61% in just two years — even as the city, county, and state...
Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy

Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — One of Oregon’s most iconic brands is making a big move—but says it’s not turning its back on the Beaver State. Dutch Bros, the wildly popular coffee chain that got its start as a humble pushcart in Grants Pass in 1992, announced this week that...

Woman With Hairy Chest Wins Award for Best Chest in the West

PORTLAND, OR — History was made this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Regional Hair-Off when 29-year-old Cassidy “Cactus” McBride strutted away with the coveted Best Chest in the West trophy—despite fierce competition from local lumberjacks, bass players, and at least...

Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence

Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence

LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend,...

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