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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.

Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites

Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just north of Depoe Bay—for the beloved Fall Kite Festival. This isn’t your...

Southwest Airlines Will Now Require Plus Size Travelers To Buy Two Seats Starting in 2026

The Dallas based carrier announced that beginning January 27, 2026, the same day it moves from its quirky open seating system to assigned seats, its “Customer of Size” policy will change. For years, plus size passengers could wait until the day of travel, talk to a gate agent, and often receive a...

The Dark Side of Oregon Facebook Groups Exposed: Bots, Phishing Scams, and Stolen Content

These seemingly innocuous pages and groups will unapologetically steal your information, money, and probably your soul if they could.

Experience the Thrill of Oregon’s Legendary Pendleton Round Up This September

If there’s one Oregon event that embodies the Wild West spirit, it’s the Pendleton Round-Up. Since 1910, this legendary rodeo has drawn cowboys, cowgirls, and spectators from across the globe to Eastern Oregon. Every September, the quiet town of Pendleton comes alive with bucking broncs, daring...

Perfectly Balanced Spin Cycle Ride Goes Viral as Silverwood Responds to Riders Stuck Upside Down

ATHOL, Idaho – A viral TikTok video from Silverwood Theme Park has been making the rounds this week, showing riders on the park’s Spin Cycle attraction suspended upside down longer than expected. The clip, posted by TikTok user @absteroo, shows the massive pendulum-style ride stuck in a vertical...
Day 10: Reward Offered for Safe Return of Missing Oregon Toddler

Day 10: Reward Offered for Safe Return of Missing Oregon Toddler

Today marks March 10, 2025, the tenth day of the search for missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen. The effort to locate him continues in Siletz, Oregon, with his family, volunteers, and law enforcement remaining dedicated to bringing him home safely. Dane was last seen near...

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