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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.

Notorious Serial Killer Randy Kraft Linked to 1980 Oregon Cold Case With Help of Forensic Genealogy

Nearly 45 years after a body was discovered along Interstate 5 in Oregon, investigators have finally given a name to the man — and a suspected killer to go with it. The Oregon State Police announced this week that Larry Eugene Parks, a 30-year-old Vietnam veteran, has been identified as the victim...

Father to Honor Wife on Mother’s Day by Taking Her to Breakfast, Then Straight to Pound Town

EUGENE, OR — Local dad Kyle Hendershot will celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow with a heartfelt gesture that begins with waffles and ends with walls shaking. “I just want to show my appreciation,” says Kyle, who reportedly plans to wake his wife Melissa with flowers, coffee, and “a very deliberate...

OPINION: If Property Isn’t Being Destroyed, Is It Even a Peaceful Protest?

Look, I know we’re all supposed to be “maturing” as a city or “de-escalating tactics” or whatever Mayor-Of-The-Month is tweeting now, but I’m starting to feel like Portland’s really lost its spark—literally. I walked downtown yesterday and didn’t see a single dumpster on fire. Not one! How are we...

15 Years After Kyron Horman’s Disappearance, New District Attorney Is Committed To Finding Answers

June 4, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Kyron Horman, a 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Northwest Portland, Oregon. Despite extensive investigations, no trace of Kyron has ever been found. Now, Multnomah County's newly elected District...

Portland Storefronts Debut Floral Plywood Collection Just in Time for Riot Season

PORTLAND, OR — As summer 2025 looms and the city braces for another round of protests, drum circles, and Instagram activism, Portland businesses are staying ahead of the chaos with this year’s hottest trend: custom floral plywood. Sprouting across downtown like a well-meaning rash, these...
3 People in Portland Dead After Car Shocked By Downed Power Lines

3 People in Portland Dead After Car Shocked By Downed Power Lines

In a tragic incident in Northeast Portland, a devastating accident claimed the lives of three individuals and left a young child injured. This horrific event occurred when power lines, weighed down by a tree branch, tragically fell onto their vehicle. The Portland...

Deadly Winter Blast in Oregon Leaves 150,000+ in the Dark

Deadly Winter Blast in Oregon Leaves 150,000+ in the Dark

The U.S. is facing a severe winter storm, affecting various regions with extreme cold, snow, and wind. From icy conditions in Oregon leading to deaths and power outages, to blizzard warnings in the northern Plains and high wind warnings in New Mexico, the weather is...

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