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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.

Oregon Camping Season Is Officially Underway Here Are the Campgrounds Opening This Weekend

Oregonians know the feeling. The first stretch of warm spring weather hits, the rain finally backs off a little, and suddenly everyone starts dreaming about campfires, mountain lakes, and waking up to the smell of pine trees instead of alarm clocks. Now, that summer feeling is becoming official....

Yes, Really: Last Summer, Oregon Planned to Fine River Floaters Without a Permit

As Oregon prepares for another summer of floating rivers, paddleboarding, and drifting downstream with friends, many residents still remember the bizarre controversy that made headlines across the state last year. Not because it was funny, although plenty of people laughed about it. But because...

59% In Portland Area Disapprove Of Kotek As 2026 Race Heats Up

Nobody in Oregon looked at Portland over the past few years and thought, “Yep, everything’s going great.” So the latest polling showing Gov. Tina Kotek struggling in the state’s largest Democratic stronghold probably comes as a surprise to exactly nobody outside a Salem press office. A newly...

This Abandoned Oregon Ski Area Could Reopen After Nearly A Decade Silent

For years, the chairlifts at Spout Springs Ski Area have sat still in the mountains of northeastern Oregon, quietly weathering snowstorms, summers, and the passing of time. But now, after nearly a decade without lift operations, there’s renewed hope that this long-dormant ski hill could once again...

These Oregon Place Names Sound Completely Made Up, But They’re 100% Real, And Here’s Why

Only in Oregon can you road trip from Boring to Drain, make a detour through Idiotville, and somehow end up in a place called Riddle before sunset. If you’ve spent enough time exploring the Beaver State, you already know Oregon has a personality all its own. We’ve got exploding whales in our...
Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program

Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program

Something pretty significant just changed in Oregon, and most people probably haven’t even heard about it yet. As of March 16, 2026, the Oregon DMV officially stopped issuing and reinstating limited-term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and learner’s permits for...

Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards

Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards

PORTLAND, Ore. — In what absolutely no one familiar with government oversight will find surprising, Multnomah County has announced it cannot account for more than $150,000 in gift cards and cash-equivalent incentives handed out over the last few years. The missing...

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