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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.

One of the Tallest Douglas Firs on Earth, Oregon’s Doerner Fir, Still Burning Days After Fire

One of Oregon’s tallest and most storied trees, the Doerner Fir in Coos County, caught fire on Saturday, Aug. 16. Standing at 325 feet, the massive Douglas fir is among the tallest known in the world, and now firefighters are working around the clock to preserve it, according to a report from OPB....

Small Eugene Protest Fails to Disrupt Sold-Out Jerry Seinfeld Show

EUGENE, Ore. — A small group of pro-Palestinian activists staged a demonstration outside the Hult Center on Friday evening, but their presence did little to affect the thousands of fans who packed the venue for a sold-out Jerry Seinfeld performance. According to a story from OPB, roughly three...

U.S. 101 Closing South of Bandon Sept. 19–21 for Major Culvert Replacement

If you’re planning a trip along the southern Oregon Coast in September, make sure to mark your calendars now. U.S. Highway 101 will be completely closed south of Bandon the weekend of Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21 as crews work to replace a failing culvert buried deep under the...

Oregon Community in Mourning After Murder-Suicide Leaves Five Dead

A devastating tragedy has shaken Josephine County after five members of the same family were found dead inside a rural Grants Pass home earlier this week. Authorities believe the case to be a murder-suicide. According to a story from KGW, Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were...

Autzen Stadium Goes Full Tie-Dye for First-Ever “Grateful Ducks” Game This Fall

EUGENE, Ore. — Autzen Stadium is about to trade in its usual sea of green and yellow for a kaleidoscope of color. On October 25, when the Oregon Ducks take on the Wisconsin Badgers, the University of Oregon is hosting its first-ever “Grateful Ducks” game — a one-of-a-kind mashup of football fandom...
Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out

Are You Ready For The “Big One?” Most Oregon Highways Will Be Knocked Out

Grocery stores will be empty, gas stations will be out of gas, and roads in and out of western Oregon will be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards. Are you prepared for the "big one?" We hear about...

Oregon District Court Shuts Down Albertsons/Kroger Grocery Merger

Oregon District Court Shuts Down Albertsons/Kroger Grocery Merger

On December 10, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction, effectively halting Kroger Company's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Companies, Inc. This...

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Two Orphaned Cougar Cubs

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Two Orphaned Cougar Cubs

The Oregon Zoo has two adorable new arrivals this week, as a pair of orphaned cougar cubs settle in behind the scenes. The littermates, a male and a female, were discovered wandering alone in southwest Washington last month. Rescued by Washington Department of Fish...

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old Julio C. Salazar-Arias...

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La Grande Police Department (LGPD), the incident occurred at approximately 5:27 AM on...

Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

After an extensive four-day effort, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended its search and rescue operations for Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old hiker who disappeared in the Mt. Hood National Forest near Welches. Lane-Fournier, who also goes by...

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