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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.

Wildfire Near Madras Reaches 3,000 Acres, Emergency Act Invoked

As reported by Central Oregon Daily News, a wildfire ignited Sunday night northwest of Madras after lightning strikes and strong winds swept through the area. By Monday morning, the blaze had expanded to 3,000 acres, prompting Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations in certain areas. Governor Tina Kotek has...

Missing Oregon Pilot And Firefighting Tanker Found – Crashed

On Thursday evening July 25th, a tanker plane that was fighting wildfires in Eastern Oregon went missing. The plane and pilot were reported missing at 6:50 PM after it was sent out to fight the Falls Fire near Seneca, Oregon. Grant County Search And Rescue was able to locate the downed aircraft on...

Largest U.S. Fire in Oregon May Intensify with Upcoming Storm

In a concerning report from OPB, wildfires are once again ravaging the West, with Oregon, California, and Washington bearing the brunt. This summer has been particularly alarming for us Oregonians who have watched these fires grow more intense each year. Now, the Durkee Fire near the Oregon-Idaho...

Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation

With 38 significant, uncontrolled wildfires raging across 838,908 acres in Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States. Oregon bears the brunt of this devastation, with 91.5% of the total burning acreage within its borders, making...

Portland Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Global IT Outage

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a global IT outage that has significantly impacted airlines, hospitals, and other services. The chaos originated from a flawed software update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas. When the...
Rain Showers Expected Monday In Western Oregon

Rain Showers Expected Monday In Western Oregon

If there's ever a time we needed rain more than ever in the valley, it's now. The Oregonian is reporting as soon as next week, following unprecedented and horrid smokey conditions in the Willamette Valley, there's a slim chance of precipitation Monday afternoon. There...

Grown Adults Leave Disgusting Heaps Of Trash At Cannon Beach

Grown Adults Leave Disgusting Heaps Of Trash At Cannon Beach

Did your mommies not teach you how to clean up after yourselves? To add another layer of madness unfolding across our beautiful state right now, it absolutely enrages me to see the sheer lack of responsibility grown adults have while visiting the most beautiful areas...

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