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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.

Opinion: Oregon’s Business Exodus Was Inevitable After Years of Policy Failure

Over the past decade, Oregon has earned a reputation—one not built on innovation or resilience, but on slow decline. What began as subtle warning signs has become a full-blown unraveling of the state’s economic foundation. From Portland’s empty storefronts to shuttered mills in rural counties, the...

Portland Boards Up Windows for Aug 2 “Rage Against the Regime” Protest Despite No Confirmed Events

PORTLAND, Ore. — Downtown Portland businesses appear to have begun boarding up their windows again this week, bracing for possible unrest ahead of a nationwide day of protest called “Rage Against the Regime,” organized by the activist group 50501. The protest, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, is...

5 Best Oregon Towns to Guarantee Your Kid Grows Up a Total Loser

OREGON — A brutally honest report from the Institute of Sad Outcomes has named five small Oregon towns where the odds of a child growing up into a full-blown loser are, frankly, too high to ignore. Factors included crime rates, dropout data, vape-related ER visits, and whether the town’s main...

Mayor Wilson Signs Order Complying With DEI Mandates to Keep $349 Million in Funding

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has issued an executive order directing city employees to comply with federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidelines under the Trump administration, as reported by KOIN. The decision follows a federal executive order signed by President Donald Trump in...

TikTok Erupts After Southern Woman Moves to Astoria and Calls It a Sundown Town

A TikTok video recently went viral after a woman claimed she was shocked to discover she lives in a “sundown town”—specifically, Astoria, Oregon. Her emotional monologue quickly gained attention across social media, sparking a wider conversation about racism, Oregon’s history, and whether labels...
Day 10: Reward Offered for Safe Return of Missing Oregon Toddler

Day 10: Reward Offered for Safe Return of Missing Oregon Toddler

Today marks March 10, 2025, the tenth day of the search for missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen. The effort to locate him continues in Siletz, Oregon, with his family, volunteers, and law enforcement remaining dedicated to bringing him home safely. Dane was last seen near...

Car Pulled from Columbia River Could Solve 1958 Oregon Family Mystery

Car Pulled from Columbia River Could Solve 1958 Oregon Family Mystery

A decades-old mystery may finally be on the brink of resolution. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is set to recover a vehicle from the Columbia River near Cascade Locks, a car that could be linked to one of Oregon’s most haunting cold cases—the disappearance of...

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