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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.

Iconic Oregon Wilderness Camp For Girls Joins National Register of Historic Places

As reported by The Oregonian, Camp Namanu, Oregon's oldest camp dedicated to girls' nature experiences, has achieved recognition as a National Historic District within the National Register of Historic Places. Boasting over a century of history, this 552-acre forested gem along the Sandy River...

Small Farms in Oregon Suffer as New CAFO Definitions Threaten Livelihoods

In Oregon, the landscape of small-scale farming is undergoing a seismic shift due to recent regulatory changes affecting water rights and farm operations. These changes are casting a shadow over the future of family farms and local agriculture, invoking a series of legal challenges and widespread...

Planning To Travel for The April 2024 Solar Eclipse? Extreme Warnings Abound For Tourists

If Oregon's 2017 total solar eclipse is any indication, travel to the eastern side of the U.S. to view April 2024's redux is going to be crazy. Quaint towns and remote areas across the U.S. are gearing up for an influx of eclipse enthusiasts eager to witness the awe of a total solar eclipse this...

New Beaverton REI Store Opening in April, Set to be the Biggest in the State

Like most outdoorsy Portlanders, I was disappointed but not totally surprised when REI announced last year that its location in the trendy Pearl neighborhood would be closing. The store had been there for 20 years, but due to an increase in crime including thefts and break-ins that ramped up...

Chewing Gum DNA Ends 44-Year Hunt for Oregon Killer

Barbara Mae Tucker, then 19, was a regular student attending Mount Hood Community College in Gresham until on January 15, 1980 the unthinkable happened. Her body was found by another student near the school parking lot, and it was discovered she had been murdered after being kidnapped and sexually...
DMV to Close Multiple Offices For Summer in Oregon

DMV to Close Multiple Offices For Summer in Oregon

Due to the fact the Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing worker shortages, and a statewide reorganization of offices, the Corvallis Gazette Times is reporting that 10% of DMV offices will be closing this summer. With six to 60 offices being closed, the offices...

New Oregon License Plates ‘Watch for Wildlife’ Available Soon

New Oregon License Plates ‘Watch for Wildlife’ Available Soon

Oregon is really stepping up their game on all the license plates available these days. Growing up, all we had was the classic old yellow plates. Nowadays you can choose between Crater Lake, The Ducks, Salmon, and more to customize your plate. The latest addition is a...

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