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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 Wolf Growth Halts for the First Time in More Than Ten Years

In 2023, Oregon's gray wolf population growth stalled, marking the first year without an increase since their reestablishment in the state, according to a report by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). The annual survey by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) confirmed a total of 178...

Transgender Runner’s Top Performance in Oregon Girls’ Track Event Sparks Outrage

In Sherwood, Oregon, a high school track and field event became the center of a heated debate after a transgender athlete, Aayden Gallagher, recorded a remarkably fast time in the women's varsity 200 meters. During the Sherwood Need For Speed Classic held on Saturday, Gallagher completed the race...

NASA Quietly Training Robot Dog on Mt. Hood to Navigate Landscape of the Moon

In the scenic terrain of Mount Hood, Oregon, a robotic dog named Spirit is being rigorously trained for future space exploration missions. This initiative, known as the LASSIE Project, is spearheaded by Feifei Qian, an alumna of Georgia Tech and an assistant professor at the USC Viterbi School of...

Protesters Shut Down Southbound I-5, One Lane Has Reopened

In a recent development, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 5 at the juncture with Eugene-Springfield Highway I-105. The cause? A group of pedestrians engaging in a protest along the highway. With law enforcement...

Oregon and Idaho Urged by Wallowa County Commissioners to Reengage in Greater Idaho Border Negotiations

On April 1st, the commissioners of Wallowa County dispatched correspondence to several political figures in both Oregon and Idaho, urging a renewed conversation on the potential realignment of the state boundary to incorporate certain eastern Oregon counties into Idaho. This initiative is part of...
New Plan Offers Lower-Income Oregon Veterans Free Dental

New Plan Offers Lower-Income Oregon Veterans Free Dental

The Oregon Health Authority is gearing up to launch a no-cost dental program for lower-income veterans. This month it opened the application process, and on Jan. 1 the program will launch. No one knows how many will sign up and qualify among Oregon’s 300,000 veterans...

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