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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.

Multnomah Falls Becomes First Pay-Per-View Waterfall as Oregon Finds New Way to Monetize Nature

If it feels like Oregon is charging you for the very air you breathe, that’s because they probably just haven’t figured out how to meter it yet. After the freshly announced $10 parking fee at Vista House, Oregon State Parks has unveiled its boldest plan yet: slapping a massive black curtain in...

This Is Not Satire: Portland Rolls Out $100 Fines for Sidewalk Camping in November

PORTLAND, Ore. In news that sounds like a rejected Onion headline but is unfortunately very real, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has announced the city will once again begin enforcing its camping ban starting Nov. 1. Yes, the same ban that originally went into effect in July 2024, paused in February...

Oregon State Parks Slaps $10 Parking Fee on Vista House as Tax Hikes Keep Rolling In

If it feels like Oregon is inventing new ways to get into your wallet every week, you’re not imagining things. Hot on the heels of Gov. Tina Kotek’s push for what many are calling the largest tax increase in Oregon history, Oregon State Parks just announced yet another fee, this time at one of the...

Once You Try These Apple Cider Donuts In Oregon, You’ll Be Hooked For Life

As September rolls into October and the leaves start showing off their golden glow, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a trip to Red Berry Barn in Sherwood. Their annual Fall Harvest Festival (September 20 – October 31, 2025) is back, and it’s bigger, tastier, and more festive...

Report: Some People Are Dying

In what experts are calling “technically not new, but still sort of a bummer,” reports are surfacing that some people, in fact, are dying. The revelation has stunned absolutely no one, yet continues to be treated as breaking news by local relatives who “can’t believe it happened,” despite the fact...
Oregon’s First Signs of Fall Foliage Are Starting to Show

Oregon’s First Signs of Fall Foliage Are Starting to Show

Summer might still have a hold on Oregon with lingering heat and humidity, but hints of autumn are already peeking through. A few trees around the state have started to show flashes of gold and crimson, offering a small preview of the spectacular color change to come....

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