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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.

Wildfires Rage Across Oregon: 7,500+ Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered

In Jackson County’s Applegate Valley, a fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near the 2000 block of Upper Applegate Road, just south of Ruch and east of Cantrall Buckley Park. Fueled by steep terrain, high temperatures, dry brush, and gusty winds, the blaze rapidly grew to 350 acres...

Oregon School in Sex Abuse Scandal Sued After Campus Attack Leaves Student With Brain Injury

ST. HELENS, Ore. — An Oregon high school already reeling from a disturbing sexual abuse scandal is once again under fire — this time for allegedly doing nothing while a student was violently assaulted just outside the school’s front doors. The same school, accused of protecting known abusers, is...

Texas Teen Hiking With Father Dies in Tragic Fall at Soda Creek Falls Trail in Oregon

What began as a peaceful morning hike between a father and daughter turned into an unthinkable tragedy Monday on a trail just east of Sweet Home, Oregon. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old girl visiting from Texas died after falling from a tree near the start of the Soda...

Alder Springs Fire Explodes to 1,500 Acres, Forces ‘Go Now’ Evacuations Near Crooked River Ranch

A fast-moving wildfire erupted Monday afternoon in Jefferson County, marking the first large fire of the season in Central Oregon—and it’s already demanding serious attention. Burning near Alder Springs in the Crooked River National Grassland, the Alder Springs Fire quickly ballooned to an...

Gotcha Burger Bringing Its Famous Patties to Valley River Center and Corvallis

Big burger news is sizzling in western Oregon—Gotcha Burger is expanding with not one, but two new locations, and fans in Eugene and Corvallis are about to get a whole lot beefier. The first of the two grand openings lands in Eugene, where Gotcha Burger is making its debut inside the Valley River...
Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old Julio C. Salazar-Arias...

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La Grande Police Department (LGPD), the incident occurred at approximately 5:27 AM on...

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...

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