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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.

Recorded Meeting Reveals Oregon Museum Board Member Called 15-Year-Old Victim a “Promiscuous Little Slut”

The family of a teenage girl is speaking out after alleging their daughter was sexually abused by 27-year-old Geoffrey Cannon, director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence. According to reporting from The Register-Guard, the girl was 15 years old and volunteering at the museum when the...

Kamala Harris to Visit Portland on Upcoming Book Tour

PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road again – this time, not for the White House, but for bookstores across America. Harris will make a stop in Portland this fall as part of her newly announced 15-city book tour promoting 107 Days, a memoir that dives into the...

Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding with Labor Day weekend, when...

Another Pacific Northwest City Bans Sleeping In Public Spaces

After the Supreme Court upheld camping bans, Camas expands its ordinance, citing sanitation and safety, while advocates warn of worsening homelessness amid limited shelter options.

Sue Kesey, Who Helped Put Springfield on the Map With Nancy’s Yogurt, Passes at 86

Springfield has lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Sue Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and the driving force behind the nationally loved Nancy’s Yogurt, has passed away at the age of 86. Sue and her husband Chuck were fresh out of Oregon State University in 1960 when they opened...
Runaway Cow Keeps Oregon State Police Busy on I-84

Runaway Cow Keeps Oregon State Police Busy on I-84

Talk about starting the New Year with a bang—or should we say a moo? On January 1, the Oregon State Police were called to handle an utterly udderly bizarre situation: a rogue cow hoofing it down Interstate 84 near Hood River. This wasn’t your average backyard escapee....

Trestle Collapse in Corvallis Derails Train Into Marys River

Trestle Collapse in Corvallis Derails Train Into Marys River

A train trestle over the Marys River in Corvallis collapsed on Saturday afternoon, sending one train car carrying agricultural materials into the river and leaving two other cars unstable. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m., involved a 19-car...

Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport to Undergo Renovations in 2025

Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport to Undergo Renovations in 2025

Nestled on a picturesque bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Oregon, has long been a cherished retreat for book lovers and travelers alike. Renowned for its literary charm, the hotel is now embarking on a new chapter. On Sunday,...

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Breaking In Day After Christmas

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Breaking In Day After Christmas

On the evening of December 26, 2024, in Manatee County, Florida, a homeowner demonstrated the importance of being prepared to defend one’s home and loved ones. Two intruders forced their way into the home, but one of them would not leave alive. The incident...

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