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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.

REPORT: It’s Pretty Warm Out There Now, But TBH This Really Isn’t Shit Yet

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregonians sweating into their hydroflasks this weekend may be tempted to declare, “It’s officially summer!” But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. According to people who study weather professionally and not just through vibes, this little heat spell is still just the appetizer,...

Oregon Teen Arrested for Chilling Plot to Bomb and Shoot Up Washington Mall

COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON – A terrifying and meticulously planned attack at a Washington shopping mall was narrowly prevented last month, thanks to a tip and rapid action by the FBI and local law enforcement. On May 22, 2025, deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local...

Exclusive: Billionaire Power Couple Trump and Musk File For Divorce

PALM BEACH, FL — After years of public praise, private DMs, and the occasional awkward photo op, former President Donald J. Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have officially filed for divorce, ending what many believed to be the most chaotic power couple in modern American history. Court...

Best! AC Unit Gives Up Early So Local Man Can Fully Embrace Heatstroke Season

SALEM, OR — With Oregon bracing for what forecasters are calling a “long, dry, sweat-stained summer,” local man Greg Landers is getting a head start on the statewide suffering after his car’s AC gave up the ghost before June even had the decency to hit 90. “My AC worked yesterday,” said Landers,...

Portland Man Comes Out as Heterosexual, Community Rallies to Support His Brave Journey

PORTLAND, OR — In what friends are calling a “quiet but revolutionary act of vulnerability,” Portland resident Brandon Kepler, 29, recently came out as heterosexual — a decision he says has been “years in the making.” Kepler made the announcement in the safety of his shared NE Portland apartment...
Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out

Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out

Grocery stores will be empty, gas stations will be out of gas, and roads in and out of western Oregon will be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards. Are you prepared for the "big one?" We hear about...

Oregon District Court Shuts Down Albertsons/Kroger Grocery Merger

Oregon District Court Shuts Down Albertsons/Kroger Grocery Merger

On December 10, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction, effectively halting Kroger Company's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Companies, Inc. This...

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Two Orphaned Cougar Cubs

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Two Orphaned Cougar Cubs

The Oregon Zoo has two adorable new arrivals this week, as a pair of orphaned cougar cubs settle in behind the scenes. The littermates, a male and a female, were discovered wandering alone in southwest Washington last month. Rescued by Washington Department of Fish...

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old Julio C. Salazar-Arias...

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La Grande Police Department (LGPD), the incident occurred at approximately 5:27 AM on...

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