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.
Atmospheric rivers, high winds, rain, snow, and potential flooding are expected Christmas week which could complicate holiday travel plans for thousands of Oregonians. Image courtesy of ODOT The West Coast is gearing up for a soggy, blustery Christmas as a series of...
A devastating car accident in Eugene, Oregon on December 7, 2024 has left several teenagers with severe injuries and a community united in their recovery. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive, tragically claimed the life of...
Around 11 AM on Friday, December 13th, 2024 a tragic motorcycle accident shut down multiple north bound lanes of Interstate 5 near Central Point, Oregon. The crash occurred around mile post 34 on I-5, and happened after a Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputy clocked...
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...
A missing hiker was rescued Sunday from Shore Acres State Park on the Oregon coast after being lost for nearly two days. Her cries for help alerted search and rescue teams who had been tirelessly looking for her, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed. The 64-year-old woman,...
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...
The holidays on the Oregon coast are truly magical, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than aboard the Candy Cane Express. Operated by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, this festive train ride combines breathtaking coastal views with the nostalgia of a...
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...
A fatal two-vehicle collision on the foggy afternoon of Saturday, December 7, has left one teen dead and four others hospitalized, shaking the North Eugene community. The crash occurred at the intersection of River Road and Beacon Drive, prompting an emergency...
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, 45-37, in an electrifying Big Ten Championship Game, clinching the title in their first season as Big Ten members. The victory capped a historic 13-0 season, the first undefeated campaign in program...
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...
LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La Grande Police Department (LGPD), the incident occurred at approximately 5:27 AM on...