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Authorities are on the lookout in Oregon for 42-year-old fugitive Christian Bert Fischer, who escaped an arrest attempt in Idaho and may now be hiding in Oregon. Fischer, convicted of a child sex crime in Florida,…
JOHN DAY – After weeks of worry and searching, missing John Day resident Hannah Pereira has been located in Multnomah County, according to a statement from Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley. Sheriff McKinley informed our team…
On August 5th, 2020, 27 year old Michael Bryson went to a party with friends near Dorena, Oregon, and was never seen again. It's a heartbreaking disappearance that has baffled authorities and left his family searching…
Following up on our article from yesterday, which discussed the swirling rumors and social media chatter about Shari’s Restaurants closing down, we now have official confirmation: all of Shari’s Oregon locations have closed their doors. The…
Two years have passed since Tammy Pitkin mysteriously vanished, and her family is still searching for answers. Airaka Laughlin-Bento, Tammy's sister, shared a somber message on the anniversary of her disappearance: “Two years ago today, Tammy…
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 4:58 p.m., approximately 75 miles west of Coos Bay. Earthquakes are not…
Jesse George, a 35-year-old from Medford, Oregon, has mysteriously vanished after a layover at Denver International Airport (DIA), a location often associated with strange conspiracy theories. George, who was traveling to Arkansas for a fresh start,…
As winter approaches, the Oregon coast is gearing up for the 2024 King Tides, one of nature’s most spectacular displays. These tides, known scientifically as perigean spring tides, occur when the gravitational pull of the Moon…
A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing when Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, tragically collapsed mid-flight. The incident occurred aboard Flight TK204, which had departed from Seattle on Tuesday…
It was 62 years ago when one of the most powerful storms in the history of the Pacific Northwest wreaked havoc on the region. Known as the Columbus Day Storm of 1962, this catastrophic event struck…
Mount Adams, one of the largest volcanoes in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, has historically been considered a quiet volcano. However, in September 2024, Mount Adams, known by some Native American tribes as Pahto…
The Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuges recently posted an alarming message on their Facebook page, shedding light on an act of vandalism that has taken place at one of Oregon's most pristine natural sites. The headland,…
