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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.

Seagull Maintains Unbroken Eye Contact While Committing Fry Theft

CANNON BEACH, OR — Witnesses confirmed Tuesday that a local seagull brazenly stole several French fries from an unattended basket while maintaining prolonged, unblinking eye contact with the victim, clearly signaling that the theft was both intentional and irreversible. According to onlookers, the...

Parents of Dane Paulson Arrested After Alleged Assault in Front of Child

SILETZ, Ore. — New developments have emerged involving the parents of Dane Paulson, the child who drowned in the Siletz River last year. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 12:11 a.m. on January 23, 2026, to a reported domestic disturbance at a...

71-Year-Old Native Elder Wesley Dixon Jones Missing From the Umatilla Reservation Since October

A 71-year-old elder from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has been missing for months, and the story of his disappearance has shifted from an urgent early search to a case that officials describe as “open but functionally inactive.” But for his family—and for the...

Progressives Advance Radical Measure That Could Outlaw Hunting and Fishing in Oregon

According to a National Review (NR) report by Wesley J. Smith, Oregon progressives are once again trying to outdo themselves, this time with a ballot initiative so extreme it would effectively outlaw animal agriculture, hunting, fishing, and even animal research in the state. It is being marketed...

Oregon Government Seeks Another $500 Billion to Retry Same Ideas That Failed the First Six Times

SALEM, OR — Standing beneath a banner reading “Progress Takes Time (And Money)”, Oregon leaders this week announced a bold new plan to address homelessness, housing affordability, addiction, and public safety by requesting another $500 billion to retry the same strategies that have already failed...
Human Heart Shaped Rock Unearthed on Oregon Coast Sparks Wonder

Human Heart Shaped Rock Unearthed on Oregon Coast Sparks Wonder

In a unique discovery reported by KOIN news, a family from the greater Portland area found a 2-pound rock resembling a human heart in shape, color, and size on the Oregon Coast. The Ransom family discovered this rock at Short Beach near Oceanside on March 29, while...

Everything You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s Eclipse in Oregon

Everything You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s Eclipse in Oregon

In the mystical realm of the Pacific Northwest, an astronomical ballet is set to unfold under the vast, ever-shifting tapestry of the sky this Monday morning. Unlike the celestial spectacle of 2017, where the sun and moon danced in perfect harmony across the Oregon...

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