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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.

1 Dead, 2 Missing After Group Swept Over Waterfall Near Bend

The Deschutes River is one of Central Oregon’s crown jewels. Each summer, thousands of people flock to its waters to float, kayak, fish, and soak in the rugged beauty of tumbling waterfalls and lava rock canyons. But this past weekend, the river turned deadly at one of its most dramatic features,...

Oregon Considers Hotels and Businesses in State Parks as Budget Shortfall Looms

Oregon’s state parks are some of our greatest treasures – wild, beautiful, and (at least for now) free from the kind of tacky commercialization you see elsewhere. But if state officials get their way, those days might be numbered. As first reported by OPB, Oregon State Parks is facing a 14% budget...

Oregon Woman’s 1983 Disappearance Leads to Murder Arrest 40 Years Later

A decades-old mystery in southern Oregon may finally be coming to a close. Authorities say a northern California man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Teresa Peroni, an Oregon woman who vanished over 40 years ago. Mark Sanfratello, 72, was taken into custody in Chico, California,...

Missing Oregon Biker Found Alive After Six Days in Mount Hood Wilderness

A mountain biker who vanished near Mount Hood National Forest has been found alive after an incredible six-day survival ordeal—and in true Oregon fashion, he walked out of the woods, loaded up his bike, and drove himself home. The search for 52-year-old Ralph Sawyer began on Friday, July 11, after...

Spirit Halloween Announces Bold Plan to Occupy Every Downtown Portland Storefront by Fall

PORTLAND, OR — In what company executives are calling their “most ambitious expansion yet,” Spirit Halloween announced Tuesday that it will seize the opportunity presented by Portland’s vacant downtown to convert every empty storefront into a seasonal costume superstore by October. “Frankly, it...
Multnomah Falls Named Top Instagrammable Waterfall In US

Multnomah Falls Named Top Instagrammable Waterfall In US

We all know how pretty The Beaver State is. Oregon is chock-full of hiking trails, gorgeous coastal vistas, snowcapped mountains, tranquil mountain lakes, hot springs, waterfalls, high desert sunsets, and breathtaking views. It's no surprise then that Oregon has been...

Butte Creek Falls To Re-Open After Four Year Closure

Butte Creek Falls To Re-Open After Four Year Closure

We've got some good news just in time for the summer hiking season: Butte Creek Falls is about to re-open after being closed since 2020 due to wildfires! We love hiking, waterfalls, and forest bathing in general, so we're beyond excited to bring this news to you....

Bull Jumps Fence at Sisters Rodeo, Injuring Spectators

Bull Jumps Fence at Sisters Rodeo, Injuring Spectators

An unexpected event at the Sisters Rodeo on Saturday night resulted in injuries to three individuals. During the final bull riding segment, a bull unexpectedly leapt over a fence, escaping the arena and entering a spectator zone. According to officials, the bull...

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