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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.

Two Mexican Nationals Arrested After 73-Pound Meth Seizure on I-5 Near Cottage Grove

EUGENE, Ore. — A coordinated drug-interdiction effort along Interstate 5 led to a major narcotics seizure and the arrest of two Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States who are suspected of trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine into Lane County. The Eugene Police...

Oregonians Get Gouged Again as State Parks Strip Away Free Access and Jack Up Prices

If you were hoping to save a few bucks on your next Oregon coast getaway, brace yourself. State parks across Oregon — inland and along the coast — are about to get more expensive, and several long-standing free-day traditions are being scaled back or eliminated entirely. As 2025 winds down, the...

Kotek Signs $300 Million “Emergency” Transportation Bill as Gas and Fees Set to Rise

After weeks of silence and mounting criticism, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has finally signed House Bill 3991, the so-called emergency transportation package, into law after sitting on it for more than a month. The measure fills a $300 million funding gap for the Oregon Department of...

Convicted Rapist With 25-Year Criminal Career Proves Once Again That Oregon’s Justice System Is Just for Laughs

Oregon City, Ore — A career criminal is back in court after trying to steal nearly $2,700 worth of tires from a Les Schwab store in Oregon City, highlighting yet another example of Oregon’s catch and release justice system. According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old...

Search for Missing Hunter in Mount Hood National Forest Suspended

The week-long search for a hunter who vanished in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest has been officially suspended, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Fifty-one-year-old Devon Dobek of Hubbard was reported missing on October 31 after he failed to return from a hunting trip. His...
Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation

Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation

With 38 significant, uncontrolled wildfires raging across 838,908 acres in Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States. Oregon bears the brunt of this devastation, with 91.5% of the total burning...

Portland Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Global IT Outage

Portland Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Global IT Outage

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a global IT outage that has significantly impacted airlines, hospitals, and other services. The chaos originated from a flawed software update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company...

Legendary Comedian Bob Newhart Dies at 94

Legendary Comedian Bob Newhart Dies at 94

Bob Newhart, the legendary stand-up comedian known for his distinctive, deadpan delivery, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 94. A Chicago native, Newhart rose to fame with his 1960 breakthrough album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which won Grammy...

Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Sets Reopening Date After Long-Awaited Renovation

Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Sets Reopening Date After Long-Awaited Renovation

After years of renovations, delays, and anticipation, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort has finally announced its reopening date. The Warm Springs resort revealed on Monday that it will welcome guests again starting Thursday, July 18. Visitors can look forward to enjoying...

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