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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.

Woman With Hairy Chest Wins Award for Best Chest in the West

PORTLAND, OR — History was made this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Regional Hair-Off when 29-year-old Cassidy “Cactus” McBride strutted away with the coveted Best Chest in the West trophy—despite fierce competition from local lumberjacks, bass players, and at least one retired rodeo clown. “I’m...

Portland Man Who Says Property Damage Isn’t Violence Invites Protesters to Peacefully Burn His House Down

“It’s time I lived my values,” says local man as he sets out organic snacks and fair trade matches. PORTLAND, OR — Declaring that “true solidarity means flammability,” local activist Caleb Renner has officially invited a group of protesters to peacefully burn his house down this weekend in what...

Springfield Mother Who Tased Her 7-Year-Old Gets 15-Year Sentence

LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A Springfield woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to a disturbing pattern of child abuse, including the use of a stun gun on her seven-year-old son. Heather Black, 36, was arrested in October alongside her boyfriend, Brandon Rogers, following a...

Newborn Baby Abandoned at Oregon Convenience Store Just Minutes from Hospital

In a heartbreaking scene that has stunned the community, a newborn baby was abandoned Saturday morning at a Dari Mart on M Street in Springfield—just half a mile from McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Yes, you read that right. Someone left a helpless infant at a convenience store instead of...

New Nirvana Fans Born After 2005 Shocked to Learn Band Isn’t a Hot Topic Clothing Line

UNITED STATES — In a stunning revelation that rocked suburban malls across America, thousands of teens born after 2005 were reportedly shocked to discover that Nirvana is not, in fact, a clothing brand exclusively sold at Hot Topic. “I just thought it was like Vans or Thrasher or something,” said...
15 Oregon Police Cars Torched in Overnight Fire

15 Oregon Police Cars Torched in Overnight Fire

Portland, Oregon, has been grappling with increasing disorder in recent years, a narrative underscored by a recent incident at a northeastern police training facility. In the early hours of Thursday morning, a deliberate act of arson resulted in at least 15 police...

The Beloved PDX Carpet is Back, Rolled Out in Main Terminal

The Beloved PDX Carpet is Back, Rolled Out in Main Terminal

Earlier this week, the Portland International Airport made a buzzworthy announcement that it was installing a section of the iconic carpet that travelers have revered for over 25 years. This welcoming news comes in the midst of a major remodeling effort to update the...

Fire Erupts at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood

Fire Erupts at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — A fire was reported at Timberline Lodge in Government Camp on Thursday night at approximately 9:26 p.m. Flames were visible from the corner of the building via a live external camera feed. Responders from the Hoodland Fire District are at the...

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