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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.

Groundhog Rescued From Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari Raid Now Thriving in California

Rescued from a troubled safari park, a groundhog named Maple is now thriving at a Fresno Zoo. Discover her wild journey and the massive rescue behind it.

Second Missing Woman’s Body Recovered After Group Swept Over Oregon Waterfall

The search for six people who were swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River Saturday afternoon has taken another heartbreaking turn. On Monday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that divers recovered the body of a second woman from the river around 11 a.m. Crews have been...

Pack of Hungry Cougars Storm Springfield Walmart

SPRINGFIELD, OR — Panic broke out Monday afternoon when a pack of hungry cougars stormed the Springfield Walmart, raiding shelves and sending shoppers sprinting for the exits. Witnesses say the animals first appeared in the parking lot around 2 p.m., circling shopping carts and eyeing customers...

New Floating Weed Shop Turns Crater Lake Into Oregon’s Most Relaxed Tourist Attraction

CRATER LAKE, OR — In a bold move that has park rangers scratching their heads and several kayakers bobbing in approval, Oregon’s first floating marijuana dispensary officially opened this week on Crater Lake. The aptly named “Lake and Bake Cannabis Co.” is a houseboat-turned-pot-shop that promises...

1 Dead, 2 Missing After Group Swept Over Waterfall Near Bend

The Deschutes River is one of Central Oregon’s crown jewels. Each summer, thousands of people flock to its waters to float, kayak, fish, and soak in the rugged beauty of tumbling waterfalls and lava rock canyons. But this past weekend, the river turned deadly at one of its most dramatic features,...
Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out

Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out

Grocery stores will be empty, gas stations will be out of gas, and roads in and out of western Oregon will be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards. Are you prepared for the "big one?" We hear about...

Oregon District Court Shuts Down Albertsons/Kroger Grocery Merger

Oregon District Court Shuts Down Albertsons/Kroger Grocery Merger

On December 10, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction, effectively halting Kroger Company's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Companies, Inc. This...

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Two Orphaned Cougar Cubs

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Two Orphaned Cougar Cubs

The Oregon Zoo has two adorable new arrivals this week, as a pair of orphaned cougar cubs settle in behind the scenes. The littermates, a male and a female, were discovered wandering alone in southwest Washington last month. Rescued by Washington Department of Fish...

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old Julio C. Salazar-Arias...

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