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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.

Portland Boards Up Windows for Aug 2 “Rage Against the Regime” Protest Despite No Confirmed Events

PORTLAND, Ore. — Downtown Portland businesses appear to have begun boarding up their windows again this week, bracing for possible unrest ahead of a nationwide day of protest called “Rage Against the Regime,” organized by the activist group 50501. The protest, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, is...

5 Best Oregon Towns to Guarantee Your Kid Grows Up a Total Loser

OREGON — A brutally honest report from the Institute of Sad Outcomes has named five small Oregon towns where the odds of a child growing up into a full-blown loser are, frankly, too high to ignore. Factors included crime rates, dropout data, vape-related ER visits, and whether the town’s main...

Mayor Wilson Signs Order Complying With DEI Mandates to Keep $349 Million in Funding

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has issued an executive order directing city employees to comply with federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidelines under the Trump administration, as reported by KOIN. The decision follows a federal executive order signed by President Donald Trump in...

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...
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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