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Could Oregon Become Canada’s 11th Province? The suggestion, made playfully by Canadian Green Party leader Elizabeth May, has sparked intrigue, humor, and questions about Oregon’s identity. May’s remarks, made at a press conference in Ottawa, came…
Here in Oregon, our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastating wildfires ravaging our neighbors to the south in California. The destruction unfolding in Los Angeles County hits close to home, as we’ve faced our…
A devastating house fire claimed the life of a Junction City resident on the evening of January 8th. Around 7 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fire at a residence on the 95400 block…
As Southern California battles several destructive wildfires in early January, Oregon firefighters are stepping up to provide critical support. As multiple wildfires wreak havoc across the Los Angeles area, at least two people have died, over…
The third and final round of king tides of the season is happening this weekend on the Oregon coast. If you're headed out to see them, here's what you need to know.
Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate 61-year-old Robert Ray Bennett II, who has been missing since December 28, 2024. Bennett, a resident of Cottage Grove, was last seen standing…
A 69-year-old man, Kenneth Gregory Williams, is facing horrifying charges after police say he held a 74-year-old woman hostage in her own home and repeatedly sexually assaulted her for several days. This deeply disturbing incident showcases…
Talk about starting the New Year with a bang—or should we say a moo? On January 1, the Oregon State Police were called to handle an utterly udderly bizarre situation: a rogue cow hoofing it down…
DOUGLAS, COOS & CURRY COUNTIES, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a moderate risk of sneaker waves along the coastlines of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. The heightened risk is expected…
A train trestle over the Marys River in Corvallis collapsed on Saturday afternoon, sending one train car carrying agricultural materials into the river and leaving two other cars unstable. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:08…
As of January 1, 2025, Oregon has officially joined the growing list of states cracking down on single-use plastics with the enactment of Senate Bill 543. Passed by the Oregon Senate and House in 2023, this…
Mt. Bachelor has kicked off the winter season with an incredible snowfall, transforming the mountain into a powder-filled paradise. Over the past few days, winter storms have delivered a whopping five feet of fresh snow, the…
