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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.

Bend Woman Catches 7-Foot Crawdad in Deschutes River

BEND, Ore. — In what officials are calling “either a miracle or a minor kaiju sighting,” a Bend woman has reportedly reeled in a 7-foot-long crawdad from the Deschutes River. Sarah Lynn Haverford, 33, said she was enjoying a peaceful afternoon by the river when she felt a “slight tug” on her line...

Serial Arsonist in Portland Released From Jail, Sets More Fires Less Than Two Hours Later

There’s a guy running around Portland lighting fires, getting arrested, getting released, and then you guessed it, lighting more fires. His name is Aubrey A. Edwards. He's 35, and according to the Portland Police Bureau, he's behind a string of arsons stretching from North Portland to downtown....

Massive Quake Off Russian Coast Sparks Tsunami Alerts for Oregon and Entire West Coast

Late Monday night, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking up the Pacific Rim and triggering tsunami alerts from Alaska to California—including watches and warnings for the Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the powerful quake hit at...

Oregon Dad Identifies as High School Quarterback, Leads JV Team to State Championship

BEND, Ore. — In a turn of events that has left the Oregon high school sports world dazed and confused (and possibly inspired), 42-year-old Trent Lawson of Bend has not only declared himself a 17-year-old high school junior but also quarterbacked the Roosevelt Ridge JV football team straight to a...

Elmer’s Takes Over Former Shari’s Spots Across Oregon

After Shari’s abruptly closed all of its Oregon locations last October—leaving behind empty booths, uneaten pies, and some serious nostalgia—another beloved Pacific Northwest staple is stepping in to take over those instantly recognizable hexagon-shaped buildings. Elmer’s Restaurants, known for...
Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

After an extensive four-day effort, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended its search and rescue operations for Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old hiker who disappeared in the Mt. Hood National Forest near Welches. Lane-Fournier, who also goes by...

Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon

Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon

More than a dozen drivers found themselves stranded on a snowy and treacherous road in northeast Oregon after following GPS directions that led them astray, as reported by KOIN. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and required hours of rescue...

Oregon Could See a Snowier Winter with La Niña on the Way

Oregon Could See a Snowier Winter with La Niña on the Way

A La Niña winter could be on the horizon for the United States, according to the Climate Prediction Center’s (CPC) latest forecast. The CPC, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), suggests that La Niña is likely to develop between...

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