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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.

The Oregon State Fair Returns This Month With 11 Days of Rides, Concerts and Deep-Fried Everything

There’s a point every August when Oregon starts trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer. The evenings get a little shorter, school supplies start appearing everywhere, and then the Oregon State Fair rolls into Salem with glowing carnival rides, packed livestock barns, big-name concerts and...

Cleaner Air Is Coming to Western Oregon Tonight, but Wildfire Smoke Could Worsen Farther East

After several days of staring through a brown haze, people across western Oregon may finally be able to open a window and see the hills again. Wildfire smoke that settled over Portland, Salem, Eugene and much of the Willamette Valley is expected to begin thinning Thursday afternoon, with a more...

Highway 26 Remains Closed Between Prineville and Mitchell as Massive Oregon Wildfire Burns Nearby

One of Central Oregon’s most important east-west highways remains shut down as firefighters continue working along the sprawling Rowe Creek Complex. As of Thursday, August 6, U.S. Highway 26 was still closed between Prineville and Mitchell. Oregon Department of Transportation information showed...

One of America’s Most Legendary Rodeos Returns to Oregon This September

There are a lot of great events in Oregon every year, but only a handful feel like they belong to the state’s identity. The Pendleton Round-Up is one of them. For more than a century, this iconic Eastern Oregon event has drawn crowds from across the Northwest and far beyond, turning the city of...

National Media Claims Timberline Lodge Is “At Risk of Burning Down,” but the Facts Say Otherwise

Wildfires are serious. Evacuation notices are serious. And when fire officials tell Oregonians to prepare, people should pay attention. But serious situations don’t need to be exaggerated to generate clicks. A national news story published by The Independent on Wednesday claimed that Timberline...
Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study

Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study

Oregon may be known for its forests, coastline, farm country, outdoor beauty, and fiercely local small businesses, but a new national business ranking paints a much less flattering picture of the state’s economic climate. In CNBC’s 2026 “America’s Top States for...

Oregon Is Now Home To The Last Sam Goody On Earth

Oregon Is Now Home To The Last Sam Goody On Earth

There are certain store names that hit an entire generation right in the memory. Sam Goody is one of them. For millions of Americans who grew up before streaming took over everything, Sam Goody was not just a place to buy music. It was the mall stop. The place where...

Oregon Just Ranked Among The Worst States To Move To In 2026

Oregon Just Ranked Among The Worst States To Move To In 2026

ConsumerAffairs.com recently released its ranking of the best and worst states to move to in 2026, and Oregon landed in a spot that will probably make a lot of longtime locals nod, sigh, and say, “Yeah, that sounds about right.” The Beaver State, with its mossy...

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