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.
SALEM, OR — In a groundbreaking effort to bring communities together through coordinated chaos, the state of Oregon has officially launched the nation’s first Hunger Games, complete with blazing wildfires, spontaneous riots, and a rotating schedule of statewide...
SPRINGFIELD, OR — After discovering that her entire week’s worth of groceries had mysteriously vanished in the dead of night, local mom Karen Delaney is beginning to suspect that her “sweet growing boy” may, in fact, be on the marijuanas. “I don’t want to jump to...
SALEM, OR — In a move hailed by absolutely no one outside the Portland metro area, Oregon lawmakers have officially banned conservatives from residing in the state, citing “vibe mismatch” and “continued misuse of the word ‘woke.’” The emergency legislation, passed...
If you’ve got a love for all things shiny, sparkly, or downright ancient, then clear your calendar—because the 79th Annual Jewelry, Gem, & Mineral Show is returning to Prineville, Oregon this weekend, and it’s shaping up to be a rockin’ good time! Hosted by the...
Mark your calendars, music lovers — the legendary Stevie Nicks is headed to the Pacific Northwest. The iconic Fleetwood Mac singer will perform live at the Moda Center in Portland on October 1, 2025, as part of her highly anticipated U.S. tour. Tickets are officially...
BEND, OR — Letting out a long, cathartic exhale as blood-curdling screams echoed softly through her living room speakers, 36-year-old Shannon Marks reportedly felt a wave of emotional clarity Tuesday evening after watching a Netflix documentary about a woman who was...
In Jackson County’s Applegate Valley, a fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near the 2000 block of Upper Applegate Road, just south of Ruch and east of Cantrall Buckley Park. Fueled by steep terrain, high temperatures, dry brush, and gusty winds, the...
ST. HELENS, Ore. — An Oregon high school already reeling from a disturbing sexual abuse scandal is once again under fire — this time for allegedly doing nothing while a student was violently assaulted just outside the school’s front doors. The same school, accused of...
What began as a peaceful morning hike between a father and daughter turned into an unthinkable tragedy Monday on a trail just east of Sweet Home, Oregon. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old girl visiting from Texas died after falling from a...
A fast-moving wildfire erupted Monday afternoon in Jefferson County, marking the first large fire of the season in Central Oregon—and it’s already demanding serious attention. Burning near Alder Springs in the Crooked River National Grassland, the Alder Springs Fire...
Big burger news is sizzling in western Oregon—Gotcha Burger is expanding with not one, but two new locations, and fans in Eugene and Corvallis are about to get a whole lot beefier. The first of the two grand openings lands in Eugene, where Gotcha Burger is making its...
After years of population loss, Portland’s population has finally crept upward — but the numbers tell a story more sobering than celebratory. According to new U.S. Census data released this May, Portland gained roughly 1,400 new residents in 2024, a modest 0.2% bump...