News

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.

Portland Launches New “Adopt-a-Screamer” Program to Pair Residents With Their Favorite Downtown Yeller

PORTLAND, Ore. — In a bold new effort to “humanize the chaos,” Portland officials have announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Adopt-a-Screamer program, allowing residents to form lasting bonds with their favorite downtown sidewalk shouters. The initiative, rolled out this week, invites...

44 Storefronts in Portland’s Pearl District Hit the Market as Residents Raise Safety and Homelessness Concerns

A major real estate investor is cashing out of Portland’s Pearl District. On paper, the explanation is high interest rates and stock performance. In reality, it is about a city that changed so dramatically over the last five years that what was once marketed as a crown jewel has become a...

Kotek’s Transportation Bill Clears House as Gas and Payroll Taxes Head to Senate

The Oregon House has pushed through Governor Tina Kotek’s controversial transportation funding bill during a special session. The measure, House Bill 3991, now heads to the Senate for debate and a likely final vote later this week. The bill was born after lawmakers failed to pass a transportation...

Oregon Officials Say Flat Fire Was Not a Homeless Camp But Many Remain Skeptical

The Flat Fire, which has already burned 23,000 acres of forestland and destroyed multiple homes near Sisters, Oregon, has become more than a natural disaster. It is now the subject of a fierce debate about truth, responsibility, and the human role in wildfires that devastate Central Oregon each...

Costco Unveils 470 lbs Rotisserie Chicken in Oregon, Forklifts Now Available at Checkout

SALEM, OR — In a bold new move to secure its place as America’s favorite bulk-buying utopia, Costco has unveiled its most jaw-dropping creation yet: a 470-pound rotisserie chicken that promises to feed an entire neighborhood, or one very determined uncle during football season. Currently being...
Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding...

Small Eugene Protest Fails to Disrupt Sold-Out Jerry Seinfeld Show

Small Eugene Protest Fails to Disrupt Sold-Out Jerry Seinfeld Show

EUGENE, Ore. — A small group of pro-Palestinian activists staged a demonstration outside the Hult Center on Friday evening, but their presence did little to affect the thousands of fans who packed the venue for a sold-out Jerry Seinfeld performance. According to a...

X