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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.

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Deploy Oregon National Guard to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — A months-long legal battle between Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and the Trump administration over federal authority and state sovereignty reached a pivotal moment Monday, as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the White House to move forward with plans to deploy National Guard...

One Person Dies After Sneaker Wave Pulls Them Out to Sea Near Siletz Bay

UPDATE: There are now conflicting details regarding Sunday’s tragic ocean incident near Siletz Bay in Lincoln City. KGW initially reported that the person who died was a surfer caught in a current and pulled out to sea. However, other outlets, including OregonLive, describe the victim simply as a...

Here’s Everywhere “No Kings” Protests Are Happening Across Oregon Today

Thousands of Oregonians are gathering today, Saturday, October 18, for another round of “No Kings” protests—part of a national movement taking place in hundreds of U.S. cities.Organizers say more than 60 events are happening across Oregon, stretching from the Portland metro area to Medford, along...

Thousands Expected to Rally Across Oregon for the No Kings Movement This Saturday

In Oregon, members of the No Kings movement are organizing rallies across the state on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of what they call the second round of nationwide events. The movement’s first large-scale demonstration took place on June 14 of this year. In June, the Portland-area protest...

Kotek Stalls Her Own Tax Hike Bill to Block Voters From Fighting Back

Governor Tina Kotek says she’s “getting the job done,” but apparently that job doesn’t include signing her own billion-dollar tax hike bill anytime soon. After rushing Oregon lawmakers into a special session to pass her massive transportation funding package, Kotek is now doing everything she can...
Aurora Borealis in Oregon? Psyche! The Mix-Up Explained

Aurora Borealis in Oregon? Psyche! The Mix-Up Explained

You remember how we chatted about the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights here in Oregon this week? Well, we messed up and need to set things straight. Despite what was buzzing around, according to Jim Todd, the OMSI Director of Science Education, we're not...

Oregon Moves Towards Legalizing Self-Service Gas Stations

Oregon Moves Towards Legalizing Self-Service Gas Stations

In a historic move, the Oregon state legislature has passed a bill allowing consumers to pump their own gas, a practice previously prohibited since 1951. The self-service gas bill passed the state Senate with bipartisan support, 16-9, following its approval in the...

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