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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.

This Massive Gem & Mineral Pow Wow in Prineville Is a Rockhound’s Dream Come True

If you’ve got a love for all things shiny, sparkly, or downright ancient, then clear your calendar—because the 79th Annual Jewelry, Gem, & Mineral Show is returning to Prineville, Oregon this weekend, and it’s shaping up to be a rockin’ good time! Hosted by the Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow...

Stevie Nicks Is Coming to Portland This Fall — Here’s How to Get Tickets

Mark your calendars, music lovers — the legendary Stevie Nicks is headed to the Pacific Northwest. The iconic Fleetwood Mac singer will perform live at the Moda Center in Portland on October 1, 2025, as part of her highly anticipated U.S. tour. Tickets are officially on sale now as of Wednesday,...

Netflix Doc About Woman Being Brutally Murdered in the Woods Helps Woman Regain Perspective on Mildly Crappy Life

BEND, OR — Letting out a long, cathartic exhale as blood-curdling screams echoed softly through her living room speakers, 36-year-old Shannon Marks reportedly felt a wave of emotional clarity Tuesday evening after watching a Netflix documentary about a woman who was brutally murdered in the woods....

Wildfires Rage Across Oregon: 7,500+ Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered

In Jackson County’s Applegate Valley, a fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near the 2000 block of Upper Applegate Road, just south of Ruch and east of Cantrall Buckley Park. Fueled by steep terrain, high temperatures, dry brush, and gusty winds, the blaze rapidly grew to 350 acres...

Oregon School in Sex Abuse Scandal Sued After Campus Attack Leaves Student With Brain Injury

ST. HELENS, Ore. — An Oregon high school already reeling from a disturbing sexual abuse scandal is once again under fire — this time for allegedly doing nothing while a student was violently assaulted just outside the school’s front doors. The same school, accused of protecting known abusers, is...
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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