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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.

Couple Plans Romantic Friday Night Watching the World Burn with a Bottle of Pinot and a Cheese Platter

PORTLAND, OR — While many couples might opt for a candlelit dinner or a rom-com, local partners Jesse and Rowan have found a more thrilling way to spend quality time together: watching chaos unfold in real-time from the comfort of their couch. “We wanted something a little more us,” said Jesse,...

Man Fondly Recalls Childhood Road Trips When Mom Turned the Nissan Into a Marlboro Sauna

SALEM, OR — Nostalgia hit hard this week for 42-year-old Brent Halverson, who fondly remembered a simpler time when seatbelts were optional, ashtrays were full, and his mother hotboxed a two-door Nissan Sentra like she was training for a Marlboro Light 100s endurance event. “We didn’t have iPads...

Protesters Try to Burn Down Portland ICE Facility as Police Reaffirm They Won’t Assist Feds

Another Portland protest turned dangerous Wednesday night after demonstrators attempted to set fire to the federal ICE building in South Portland. According to Portland Police, the incident escalated just before 10 p.m. when officers observed a man stacking flammable materials against the exterior...

Portland on Edge as Smooth-Skinned Weirdo Without Tattoos Walks Into Powell’s

PORTLAND, OR — Tension rippled through Powell’s City of Books on Tuesday after a smooth-skinned weirdo with no visible tattoos and—more disturbingly—no bumper stickers on his car was seen casually walking into the store. Witnesses say the man, described by one employee as having “the unsettling...

Wildfire Erupts Near Rowena Crest, Level 3 Evacuations Ordered

ROWENA, Ore. — A fast-moving wildfire erupted Wednesday afternoon near the iconic Rowena Crest viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge, forcing urgent Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations in the area. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office reported the fire shortly after 1:30 p.m., burning dangerously close to...
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast

Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast

Officials are urging the public to avoid a stretch of the north Oregon coast after a dead humpback whale washed ashore Monday morning in Nehalem Bay State Park, just south of Manzanita. The 33-foot-long male whale came on shore about a mile north of the north Nehalem...

13th Oregon County Approves ‘Greater Idaho’ Measure

13th Oregon County Approves ‘Greater Idaho’ Measure

Diverging perspectives on crime and social policies create a rift between urban and rural populations. The secession proposal aims to move Oregon's eastern boundary 200 miles to the west. Crook County voters approved the measure with 53% in favor. Residents of Crook...

Young Woman Dies After Falling from Cliff in Columbia River Gorge

Young Woman Dies After Falling from Cliff in Columbia River Gorge

A young woman lost her life after a tragic fall from a cliff while hiking in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, authorities reported on Monday. The incident occurred near Horsetail Falls, located approximately 35 miles east of Portland. On Sunday, the woman, hiking...

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