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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.

“I Refuse to Empower the Destruction” Crater Lake Superintendent Resigns Over Trump-Era Cuts

After just five months on the job, the superintendent of Crater Lake National Park has resigned — and he's not going quietly. Kevin Heatley, a veteran public lands manager, stepped down last Friday, citing what he describes as devastating staffing cuts and a federal policy direction that is...

Influencer Keeps Trail Secret by Featuring It in ‘Untouched Secret Trails’ Series for Her 3.2 Million Followers

OREGON — A beloved Oregon hiking trail once known only to a handful of locals, several deer, and one suspiciously territorial raccoon has now been declared “completely over” after being featured in the debut episode of influencer Sage Emberly’s new video series, Untouched Secret Trails — which she...

New Portland Initiative Will Phase Out ‘Police’ in Favor of ‘Feelings-First Safety Network’

PORTLAND, OR — In a bold new move that critics are calling “deeply Portland” and supporters are calling “like, super healing,” city leaders have announced a sweeping initiative to phase out the word “police” entirely and replace the Portland Police Bureau with a newly branded entity: the...

Portland Replaces 911 With AI That Soothes Callers by Saying “That Must Have Been Scary” On Repeat

PORTLAND, OR — In a groundbreaking move hailed by city leaders as a “compassion-centered innovation,” Portland has officially replaced its overwhelmed 911 emergency response system with a calming AI assistant programmed to repeatedly say, “That must have been scary.” The change comes after years...

Oregon Officials Consider Removing Girls from Girls’ Sports Teams

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a controversial new proposal that would remove biological girls from girls’ sports teams in public schools and universities, a move supporters say is necessary to promote fairness, inclusivity, and “repair centuries of gender-based imbalance in...
Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

After an extensive four-day effort, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended its search and rescue operations for Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old hiker who disappeared in the Mt. Hood National Forest near Welches. Lane-Fournier, who also goes by...

Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon

Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon

More than a dozen drivers found themselves stranded on a snowy and treacherous road in northeast Oregon after following GPS directions that led them astray, as reported by KOIN. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and required hours of rescue...

Oregon Could See a Snowier Winter with La Niña on the Way

Oregon Could See a Snowier Winter with La Niña on the Way

A La Niña winter could be on the horizon for the United States, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) latest forecast. The CPC, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), suggests that La Niña is likely to develop between...

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