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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.

Missing Oregon Biker Found Alive After Six Days in Mount Hood Wilderness

A mountain biker who vanished near Mount Hood National Forest has been found alive after an incredible six-day survival ordeal—and in true Oregon fashion, he walked out of the woods, loaded up his bike, and drove himself home. The search for 52-year-old Ralph Sawyer began on Friday, July 11, after...

Spirit Halloween Announces Bold Plan to Occupy Every Downtown Portland Storefront by Fall

PORTLAND, OR — In what company executives are calling their “most ambitious expansion yet,” Spirit Halloween announced Tuesday that it will seize the opportunity presented by Portland’s vacant downtown to convert every empty storefront into a seasonal costume superstore by October. “Frankly, it...

GoFundMe Launched for Prineville Man Blinded in Brutal Attack by Mentally Ill Neighbor Claiming to Be a Jedi

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — A Prineville family is asking the public for help after a horrifying, unprovoked home invasion left 53-year-old Steve Wilson with devastating injuries, including shattered facial bones and partial vision loss. The suspect, a neighbor with a reported history of mental illness,...

Report: Another Guy Gets “Unique” Forest Tattoo on Forearm

PORTLAND, OR — In a development surprising no one, another guy in the Pacific Northwest has reportedly gotten a tattoo of a forest on his forearm. Witnesses say the man, identified only as “Kyle,” emerged from a local tattoo studio Tuesday afternoon sporting a tasteful arrangement of silhouetted...

Jerry Garcia Back From the Dead, Oregon Country Fairgoers Blame the Edibles After Surprise Ghost Set

VENETA, Ore. — In a move that can only be described as “Grateful, Undead and Totally Unexpected,” the spirit of Jerry Garcia reportedly materialized onstage Friday evening at the Oregon Country Fair, triggering mass confusion that was blamed entirely on rampant edible consumption. Festivalgoers...
Oregon Realtor Tammy Pitkin Still Missing Two Years After Vanishing

Oregon Realtor Tammy Pitkin Still Missing Two Years After Vanishing

Two years have passed since Tammy Pitkin mysteriously vanished, and her family is still searching for answers. Airaka Laughlin-Bento, Tammy's sister, shared a somber message on the anniversary of her disappearance: “Two years ago today, Tammy was believed to be...

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Oregon Coast

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 4:58 p.m., approximately 75 miles west of Coos Bay. Earthquakes are not uncommon off the Oregon coast, as the...

Captain Dies Midair on Turkish Airlines Flight from Seattle

Captain Dies Midair on Turkish Airlines Flight from Seattle

A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing when Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, tragically collapsed mid-flight. The incident occurred aboard Flight TK204, which had departed from Seattle on Tuesday evening. As Pehlivan...

The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite

The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite

Who's ready for spooky season? The Spirit of Halloweentown will be back in full swing this October, turning St. Helens, Oregon into a month-long Halloween extravaganza. While the beloved Halloween parade won’t be part of the festivities this year, there’s still plenty...

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