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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.

Portland Unveils Tonya Harding Statue in Pioneer Courthouse Square

PORTLAND, OR — In a shocking but deeply on-brand move, Portland officials have unveiled a towering bronze statue of Tonya Harding in the heart of Pioneer Courthouse Square — a tribute to athleticism, Oregon grit, and the art of “solving problems with a skate in hand and a don’t-mess-with-me...

Day Drive Ruined as Wife Interrupts ‘Free Bird’ Guitar Solo to Bring Up Her Friend’s Divorce Again

SWEET HOME, OREGON — What started as a relaxing weekend drive took a tragic turn Saturday afternoon when local man Derek Mitchell was emotionally ambushed mid-guitar solo during Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” According to sources inside the vehicle, Derek had just cranked the volume to a respectful...

Notorious Serial Killer Randy Kraft Linked to 1980 Oregon Cold Case With Help of Forensic Genealogy

Nearly 45 years after a body was discovered along Interstate 5 in Oregon, investigators have finally given a name to the man — and a suspected killer to go with it. The Oregon State Police announced this week that Larry Eugene Parks, a 30-year-old Vietnam veteran, has been identified as the victim...

Father to Honor Wife on Mother’s Day by Taking Her to Breakfast, Then Straight to Pound Town

EUGENE, OR — Local dad Kyle Hendershot will celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow with a heartfelt gesture that begins with waffles and ends with walls shaking. “I just want to show my appreciation,” says Kyle, who reportedly plans to wake his wife Melissa with flowers, coffee, and “a very deliberate...

OPINION: If Property Isn’t Being Destroyed, Is It Even a Peaceful Protest?

Look, I know we’re all supposed to be “maturing” as a city or “de-escalating tactics” or whatever Mayor-Of-The-Month is tweeting now, but I’m starting to feel like Portland’s really lost its spark—literally. I walked downtown yesterday and didn’t see a single dumpster on fire. Not one! How are we...
Three Separate Drownings Lead to a Heartbreaking Weekend in Oregon

Three Separate Drownings Lead to a Heartbreaking Weekend in Oregon

Oregon experienced a tragic weekend with three separate drowning incidents in different parts of the state. These incidents occurred in the Willamette River, Yachats, and Diamond Lake, claiming the lives of three individuals who were either trying to save others or...

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