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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.

16 Oregon Towns Where You Never Leave, Develop a Drinking Problem, and Hit on the Same People at the Same Bar for Eternity

There are Oregon towns you pass through.There are Oregon towns you stay in for a bit.And then there are Oregon towns that quietly enroll you in something permanent. Nobody ever announces they’re staying forever. They say things like “just for now,” or “until I figure it out,” or “I’ll probably...

After a Brutal Start, Oregon’s Mountains Could Finally See Real Snow

Winter in Oregon is usually defined by momentum. Snow builds steadily through December and January, storms reinforce one another, and by February the mountains are locked into a rhythm that carries them through spring. This year, that rhythm never materialized. As February begins, Oregon’s...

Eugene Police Declare Riot Outside Downtown Federal Building During Anti-ice Protest

Eugene Police declared a riot Friday outside the federal building in downtown Eugene after a day of demonstrations tied to a nationwide protest against federal immigration enforcement. The demonstrations were part of a broader “National Shutdown” effort opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Here’s Which Oregon Businesses Are Closing Today for the Anti-ICE Strike

Oregon businesses in multiple cities are closing today, Friday, January 30, as part of a nationwide anti-ICE strike calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Supporters say the point is economic disruption, a one-day pause meant to draw attention to federal immigration enforcement practices...

Bi-Mart to Shut Down Cascade Farm and Outdoor Stores This Spring

Bi-Mart is hitting pause on one of its side projects. The employee-owned retailer announced it will close all Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores this spring, shifting its focus back to expanding Bi-Mart locations across the Northwest. The decision affects five Cascade stores, a chain that first...
Fire Erupts at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood

Fire Erupts at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — A fire was reported at Timberline Lodge in Government Camp on Thursday night at approximately 9:26 p.m. Flames were visible from the corner of the building via a live external camera feed. Responders from the Hoodland Fire District are at the...

Protesters Shut Down Southbound I-5, One Lane Has Reopened

Protesters Shut Down Southbound I-5, One Lane Has Reopened

In a recent development, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 5 at the juncture with Eugene-Springfield Highway I-105. The cause? A group of pedestrians engaging in a protest along the...

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