News

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.

Where is Fauna Frey? Today Marks Five Years Since She Vanished Near Grants Pass, Oregon

It’s been five years to the day since Fauna Frey, a 45-year-old woman from Dexter, Oregon, vanished without a trace in the mountains of Josephine County. Her case remains unsolved; an open wound for her family, a haunting mystery for her community, and a chilling reminder of how quickly someone...

Ex-Disney VP Convicted in 2019 for Abusing 7-Year-Old in Portland Set for Release in Less Than a Year

In 2019, a courtroom in Multnomah County found Michael Laney, a former vice president at The Walt Disney Company, who left the company to go work for Warner Bros. in 1994, guilty of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl in Portland, Oregon. The case was horrifying—but what’s more alarming is this:...

Yelp Names 15 Oregon Food Carts Among the Best in the Country

Look, we get it—Yelp insists on calling them “food trucks,” but here in Oregon, we know the truth: they’re food carts, and we love them like family. And apparently, the rest of the country is finally catching on. Ahead of National Food Truck Day (Friday, June 27), Yelp released its annual list of...

Portland Hotels Sell Out as Post Malone Fans Flood the City

PORTLAND, Ore. – Post Malone and Jelly Roll are about to drop more than just bars at Providence Park Saturday night — they’re dropping crowds, chaos, and a rare dose of economic adrenaline straight into Portland’s pulse. From bustling hotel lobbies to jam-packed brunch spots, the Rose City is...

Oregon’s $5 Billion Transportation Plan Dies but Lawmakers Still Want to Raise Your Gas Tax

A major transportation funding proposal in the Oregon Legislature has stalled, marking a significant development in the 2025 session. House Bill 2025, a large-scale transportation package aimed at raising billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, failed to gain enough support to move...
Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy

Dutch Bros Moves Out of Oregon, Says It’s Part of Growth Strategy

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — One of Oregon’s most iconic brands is making a big move—but says it’s not turning its back on the Beaver State. Dutch Bros, the wildly popular coffee chain that got its start as a humble pushcart in Grants Pass in 1992, announced this week that...

X