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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.

Tina Kotek Announces Bold Plan to Fix Oregon by Staring Blankly

SALEM, OR — In a groundbreaking press conference Tuesday, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her latest initiative to address Oregon’s mounting crises: staring blankly into the distance until everything magically fixes itself. “My administration has worked tirelessly to identify the root cause of...

Governor Kotek’s K-12 School Cell Phone Ban Is Sparking Debate Across Oregon

Oregon schools must limit student phone use by 2026. Will a full-day ban help kids, or go too far? Here's what the new policy means and where the public stands.

Starting July 10, Non-Residents Must Pay to Park at Troutdale’s Glenn Otto Park

TROUTDALE, Ore. — Visiting Glenn Otto Park this summer? If you're not a Troutdale local, prepare to pay for parking. Beginning July 10, the City of Troutdale is launching a new paid parking system for non-residents at Glenn Otto Park. The new fees are aimed at easing congestion, supporting public...

Flip Flops Found After Mosquitoes Eat a Whole Man, Witnesses Claim “He Was Drained Like a Juice Box”

OREGON LAKE — What was supposed to be a peaceful weekend getaway turned into a bloodsucking horror show Saturday after witnesses say a swarm of mosquitoes at a popular Oregon lake completely consumed a man, leaving behind nothing but a pair of slightly-worn flip-flops and a strong scent of banana...

Locals Horrified as Man Wearing American Flag T-Shirt Casually Walks Into Portland Coffee Shop

Portland, OR — A tense scene unfolded Tuesday morning at a southeast Portland coffee shop after a man casually entered the building wearing a T-shirt featuring the American flag — unironically. The man, described by onlookers as “clean-cut” and “probably someone who owns a gasoline-powered...
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...

Sunny Skies Return In Oregon As Weekend May Hit 90 Degrees

Sunny Skies Return In Oregon As Weekend May Hit 90 Degrees

Grab your shades, Oregonians, because warmer and sunnier days are finally heading our way! Starting Wednesday, the greater Portland and Vancouver metro areas will bask in some much-needed sunshine. After a chilly, frosty morning in the Willamette Valley, temperatures...

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...

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