The strongest storm we have seen since last winter is headed for the Pacific Northwest, according to meteorologists with AccuWeather said Wednesday. According to The Oregonian, by Friday afternoon the powerful storm has the potential to bring down trees, clog storm...
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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.
Arsonist Who Started Mapleton Wildfire Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
Elias Pendergrass, a 44-year-old man who was arrested on arson allegation in a wildfire that burned nearly 400 acres near Mapleton has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mapleton is about 46 miles west of Eugene. Dozens of households were under evacuation orders...
In-N-Out Burger Considering New Locations In Beaverton And Tualatin
In-N-Out Burger is a popular burger chain headquartered in Irvine California. The restaurant now has three locations in Oregon: one in Medford, one in Grants Pass and one in Keizer. Many Oregonians are excited about the possibility of new locations in the...
Watch The Lost Boys From The Comfort Of Your Car At Newberg’s 99W Drive-In Theater
What's your favorite Halloween flick? Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the month to get all the best ones in? If you are like me and a sucker for Halloween and all the awesome flicks, then you will definitely want to check out Newberg's 99W Drive-in...
Hiker Encounters Cougar, Terrifying 6-Minute Chase Caught On Video
You never expect to see a vicious wild animal while in the woods, until you do. Could you imagine how fast your heart would be racing? A video recently going viral captures a cougar for nearly six minutes on video, on a trail in Utah. “I thought I was done for,” Kyle...
Multnomah Falls Lodge Opens Again, Just In Time For Beautiful Fall Colors
If you're looking for a relaxing place to eat and enjoy beautiful fall colors in Oregon, look no further than the Multnomah Falls Lodge. The historic lodge was built in 1925 and is especially quite magical during the fall season. Lumber baron and philanthropist, Simon...
Get Lost In The Epic Corn Maze At Smith Rock Ranch Pumpkin Patch In Oregon
Cooler autumn nights and beautiful fall foliage are once again upon us, and now's the time to start looking for fun activities to do with your family in Oregon. A yearly family tradition for many Oregonians is to visit Smith Rock Ranch. With a wild west shooting...
You Will Love The Breathtaking Fall Foliage On This Oregon Train Ride
With lockdowns due to the virus, and horrific wildfires burning across the state of Oregon, finding things to do has been extremely limited to say the least. Just in time for the first day of fall in Oregon, we have found one activity everyone can enjoy, no matter...
Oregon Firefighters Find Comfort In Baby Yoda From 5 Year Old Boy
Baby Yoda, a character from the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian has been making the rounds from fire camp to fire camp in Oregon in the last few days. A five year old boy named Carver decided he wanted to help firefighters fight loneliness out on the lines by...
Lane County And Other Areas Of Oregon Gets Some Relief As Air Quality Improves
For anyone who's reading this not in Oregon, I can't even describe how horrific the feeling is breathing in air that's been described as hazardous. For now, in Lincoln County, we have been fortunate enough to have cleaner air for at least a few days with the Echo...
Rain From Storms Improves Air Quality Slightly In Oregon, Relief For Wildfires
With raging wildfires across Oregon, there couldn't be a better time for some relief from the rain. As the weather had predicted a storm, for once it was spot on. The Oregonian reports heavy downpours have started in Portland early Friday morning, and reportedly the...
Oregon Officer Saves Injured Owl, Transports To Wildlife Center
Amidst the tragic raging wildfires happening Oregon right now, it's the feel-good heroic stories like this that give us hope during these dark times. Officer Felecia Sloan, according to the tweet was doing evacuations when she came across the beautiful injured owl....