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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.

TikTok Erupts After Southern Woman Moves to Astoria and Calls It a Sundown Town

A TikTok video recently went viral after a woman claimed she was shocked to discover she lives in a “sundown town”—specifically, Astoria, Oregon. Her emotional monologue quickly gained attention across social media, sparking a wider conversation about racism, Oregon’s history, and whether labels...

Bend Woman Catches 7-Foot Crawdad in Deschutes River

BEND, Ore. — In what officials are calling “either a miracle or a minor kaiju sighting,” a Bend woman has reportedly reeled in a 7-foot-long crawdad from the Deschutes River. Sarah Lynn Haverford, 33, said she was enjoying a peaceful afternoon by the river when she felt a “slight tug” on her line...

Serial Arsonist in Portland Released From Jail, Sets More Fires Less Than Two Hours Later

There’s a guy running around Portland lighting fires, getting arrested, getting released, and then you guessed it, lighting more fires. His name is Aubrey A. Edwards. He's 35, and according to the Portland Police Bureau, he's behind a string of arsons stretching from North Portland to downtown....

Massive Quake Off Russian Coast Sparks Tsunami Alerts for Oregon and Entire West Coast

Late Monday night, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking up the Pacific Rim and triggering tsunami alerts from Alaska to California—including watches and warnings for the Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the powerful quake hit at...

Oregon Dad Identifies as High School Quarterback, Leads JV Team to State Championship

BEND, Ore. — In a turn of events that has left the Oregon high school sports world dazed and confused (and possibly inspired), 42-year-old Trent Lawson of Bend has not only declared himself a 17-year-old high school junior but also quarterbacked the Roosevelt Ridge JV football team straight to a...
TikTok is Live Again, and They’re Thanking Trump for It

TikTok is Live Again, and They’re Thanking Trump for It

TikTok had a dramatic weekend, but it’s back, folks! After hitting the pause button Saturday night, the app announced it’s restoring service to U.S. users because — wait for it — Donald Trump gave the green light. Yep, you heard that right. Apparently, TikTok's fate...

King Tide on Oregon Coast Claims the Life of Happy Valley Man

King Tide on Oregon Coast Claims the Life of Happy Valley Man

According to a story in The Oregonian, an Oregon man tragically lost his life near Depoe Bay on Wednesday after being swept out to sea by a wave during an unusually high tide, known as a "king tide," police reported. This marks the second fatality in Oregon linked to...

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