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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.

Salem Removes Convicted Murderer From Police Review Board After Public Outcry

The Salem City Council voted Wednesday night to remove Kyle Hedquist, a convicted murderer, from both the Community Police Review Board and the Civil Service Commission after days of mounting public outrage, threats directed at councilors, and a growing realization that the city had failed at a...

Yes, It’s Cold: Eugene–Springfield Sees Freezing Temps and Possible Snow

If it feels like winter finally showed up in Eugene and Springfield, that’s because it did. As of January 8, the Eugene–Springfield area is settling into a cold stretch, with overnight temperatures dipping to around freezing and mornings starting out frosty. According to the National Weather...

After Years of “Everyone’s Leaving,” Oregon Is Officially the #1 State People Are Moving To

For the past few years, the loudest narrative about Oregon was that everyone was packing up and leaving. Social media was full of hot takes about U Hauls heading east, businesses fleeing, families cashing out, and people swearing they were done with this state for good. Honestly, I believed some...

Not Satire: After Legalizing Meth and Recriminalizing It, Portland Has Now Banned Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Not satire. Just Oregon. As 2026 kicks off, Oregon rolled out 282 new state laws covering everything from health care and consumer protections to deepfakes and marriage age reforms. Some of them actually make sense. Medical debt can’t hit your credit report. Workers get clearer pay stubs. Ticket...

Oregon Mountain Passes Brace for a Major Storm After a Slow Winter Start

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Oregon and southern Washington Cascades as a powerful midweek system barrels into the mountains. The warning takes effect Tuesday morning and runs through Thursday afternoon, upgrading what had previously been a winter storm...
3 People in Portland Dead After Car Shocked By Downed Power Lines

3 People in Portland Dead After Car Shocked By Downed Power Lines

In a tragic incident in Northeast Portland, a devastating accident claimed the lives of three individuals and left a young child injured. This horrific event occurred when power lines, weighed down by a tree branch, tragically fell onto their vehicle. The Portland...

Deadly Winter Blast in Oregon Leaves 150,000+ in the Dark

Deadly Winter Blast in Oregon Leaves 150,000+ in the Dark

The U.S. is facing a severe winter storm, affecting various regions with extreme cold, snow, and wind. From icy conditions in Oregon leading to deaths and power outages, to blizzard warnings in the northern Plains and high wind warnings in New Mexico, the weather is...

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