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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.

Ex-Disney VP Convicted in 2019 for Abusing 7-Year-Old in Portland Set for Release in Less Than a Year

In 2019, a courtroom in Multnomah County found Michael Laney, a former vice president at The Walt Disney Company, who left the company to go work for Warner Bros. in 1994, guilty of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl in Portland, Oregon. The case was horrifying—but what’s more alarming is this:...

Yelp Names 15 Oregon Food Carts Among the Best in the Country

Look, we get it—Yelp insists on calling them “food trucks,” but here in Oregon, we know the truth: they’re food carts, and we love them like family. And apparently, the rest of the country is finally catching on. Ahead of National Food Truck Day (Friday, June 27), Yelp released its annual list of...

Portland Hotels Sell Out as Post Malone Fans Flood the City

PORTLAND, Ore. – Post Malone and Jelly Roll are about to drop more than just bars at Providence Park Saturday night — they’re dropping crowds, chaos, and a rare dose of economic adrenaline straight into Portland’s pulse. From bustling hotel lobbies to jam-packed brunch spots, the Rose City is...

Oregon’s $5 Billion Transportation Plan Dies but Lawmakers Still Want to Raise Your Gas Tax

A major transportation funding proposal in the Oregon Legislature has stalled, marking a significant development in the 2025 session. House Bill 2025, a large-scale transportation package aimed at raising billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, failed to gain enough support to move...

Oregon Swings Big With $800 Million MLB Stadium Plan for Portland

Governor Tina Kotek has officially signed off on Senate Bill 110, greenlighting up to $800 million in public funding to help finance a Major League Baseball stadium in Southwest Portland. The money would come from income taxes paid by future players and some team employees, gradually paying off...
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...

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...

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