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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.

LeAnn Rimes Keeps It Real After Losing Teeth Mid-Performance in Washington

It was supposed to be a regular night of country nostalgia at the Skagit Valley Casino in Bow, Washington. But for LeAnn Rimes — and the lucky fans who witnessed it — the night took an unexpectedly hilarious turn when the country music star lost her front teeth mid-song. Yes, really. Rimes, now 42...

Another Stretch Of Oregon Coastline Goes Car-Free, Here’s Why

Beaches in Manzanita are now car-free year-round. Learn why vehicles are banned, what it means for visitors, and how it helps protect this popular shoreline.

2 Million Acres of Oregon Forest Open to Logging After Roadless Rule Repealed

On June 23, 2025, the Trump administration officially repealed the federal “roadless rule,” a 24-year-old policy that had restricted logging and road construction on large swaths of national forestland. The change opens roughly 2 million acres in Oregon to potential forest development projects,...

Here’s Where to Find Oregon’s Most Exciting Fourth of July Celebrations in 2025

Discover the best 4th of July 2025 events across Oregon, from parades and festivals to fireworks and drone shows. Find family-friendly celebrations happening statewide.

Eugene Joins Portland-Area Cities in Protesting Trump’s Iran Strikes and Rising Nuclear Tensions

On Sunday, June 22, protests were held in multiple Oregon cities—including Eugene, Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton—in response to President Donald Trump’s recent authorization of U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. In Eugene, approximately 100 people gathered outside the Old...
Oregon Claims 4 of the 5 Smokiest Cities in the Nation

Oregon Claims 4 of the 5 Smokiest Cities in the Nation

As reported by OPB, over the past five years, wildfires have scorched more than 36 million acres of land across the United States. But the destruction extends far beyond the burn zones—wildfire smoke travels hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles, impacting millions...

Man Downtown Portland Waving Machete Could Use a Hug

Man Downtown Portland Waving Machete Could Use a Hug

A man in downtown Portland, spotted waving a machete in the air and passionately arguing with a lamppost, appears to be in dire need of a hug, according to multiple witnesses who observed the situation with a mix of concern and understanding. "He wasn't really...

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