Erosion and flooding are a potential problem along the Oregon coast and its estuaries wherever natural and human built environments interact. This becomes apparent each year when the highest tides crash against the shoreline and sometimes come up over roads and...
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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.
The Breitenbush Hot Springs is Back Open After Severe Fire Damage
"The Breitenbush Hot Springs is a getaway that is sure to please anyone who’s looking to escape for the weekend in Oregon" is how we opened a popular 2016 article on the Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort. Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon Enter 2020's devastating fire...
The Cheeky Cauldron on the Oregon Coast is a Harry Potter Themed Delight
As if you needed another excuse to visit Lincoln City, Oregon (recently voted one of the BEST BEACHES in the US), newly-opened The Cheeky Cauldron is providing a Hagrid-sized one. While the restaurant side of things is still being worked out by the Ministry of Magic...
Oregon Zoo Now Home To 3,000-Pound Endangered Rhino
If you have been thinking about heading to the Oregon Zoo, there's a new resident that may encourage you to visit soon. The newly welcomed 3000 black rhinoceros is 8 years old, and arrived in Oregon Sept 10. Known as King, the impressive rhino is fitting in greatly at...
This New Haunted Mansion Themed Bar in Oregon Has Cocktails to “DINE FOR”
"It is said that a mad doctor named Dr. Raven built his manor to throw lavish parties to distract from his questionable experiments. Some of those experiments are rumored to have involved living subjects and the creation of unspeakable monsters. Unfortunately, Dr....
Two Bodies Discovered After Sailboat Washes Up On Oregon Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard and crews from the Tillamook County Sherriff's Office recently responded to a reported capsized sailboat just north of Rockaway, near Nedonna Beach on Sunday, Oct 3rd. The boat was said to be found just south of the south Nehalem Jetty, according...
Over 52% Of People Who Got A Central Oregon Cascades Permit Never Showed Up To Hike
In early 2021 a new wilderness permit system went into affect for the Central Oregon Cascades. The permits were put in place to thin out crowds who were causing harm to the ecosystem and making the experience unenjoyable for hikers, but still allow access to the...
Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde Victorious,Take Back Willamette Falls
The event Tuesday with the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde was a groundbreaking of sorts that represents one of the clearest steps forward at Willamette Falls after nearly a decade of planning. A blessing prayer was said, and then an excavator finally tore into...
Out-Of-State RV Campers to Pay 25% More Starting in Oregon Next Year
Starting in 2022, Oregon will start charging campers who are visiting from out of state a 25% fee for RV sites. The fee will be applied in dozens of campgrounds, and will include Airstreams, small pop-up trailers, and motorhomes. According to Statesman Journal, the...
Celebrate Oktoberfest September 25th in Forest Grove, Oregon
Shake out your lederhosen and dirndls, Oregon. There's a new Forest Grove, Oregon Oktoberfest, and it looks to be a rollicking good time. This family-friendly festival will include everything you expect out a Bavarian celebration: carnival games, food, drink,...
Florence Oregon Wine & Chowder Trail Postponed Until February 2022
The beloved long-running Florence Oregon Wine & Chowder event, usually held during the long holiday weekend in October, is produced by the Florence Chamber of Commerce and has drawn nearly 1000 visitors each year. This year there will be no 2021 festivities; the...
Bodycam released by police shows Gabby Petito argued with boyfriend before vanishing
A Florida woman who was reported missing 5 days ago, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, has recently been seen in a bodycam video released by the Moab Police Department. Petito's family in New York reported her missing after she fell out of contact with them during a...