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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.

New Oregon Coast Park Lets Tourists Ride Dolphins Like Sea Cowboys

BANDON, OR — In a bold move that has marine biologists questioning their life choices, a new Oregon Coast attraction is allowing visitors to “saddle up” and ride dolphins like aquatic cowboys. The park, officially named Flipper Junction Adventure Park, opened this week to massive crowds of...

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...
No Tsunami Expected After 6.0 Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

No Tsunami Expected After 6.0 Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

BANDON, Ore. — Oregon’s southern coast experienced a sizable 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday afternoon. The quake struck at approximately 1:15 p.m., with its epicenter located about 170 miles west of Bandon and 250 miles west-southwest of Salem, according to...

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