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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 Shocks Oregon By Coming Out As Gay Moments After Coming Out As Gay

SALEM, OR — In a shocking and emotional press conference that rocked the state’s political establishment to its core, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that she is gay — again — just moments after announcing the same thing. “I just want to live my truth,” Kotek said, holding back tears....

City of Corvallis Now Requires At Least Four Pronouns to Enter City Limits

CORVALLIS, OR — In a bold step toward what city leaders are calling “radical inclusion,” Corvallis has officially declared itself a sanctuary city for gender-diverse individuals — and with it, implemented a new entry requirement: visitors must now present at least four pronouns to legally enter...

Local Dad’s Confidence Skyrockets After Snagging $24.99 Camo Shorts at Target

ESTACADA, OR — In a stunning transformation just in time for warmer weather, local dad Mike Reynolds reportedly achieved peak seasonal confidence Thursday afternoon after purchasing a pair of $24.99 camo cargo shorts from the Target clearance rack. Witnesses say Reynolds, 43, strutted out of the...

Oregon High Schools Lower Graduation Bar to Just Reciting the Alphabet

“Academic equity achieved, one letter at a time,” says Governor Kotek SALEM, OR — In a bold move to address persistent educational challenges, Oregon's education officials have announced a new graduation requirement: high school seniors must now recite the alphabet to receive their diplomas. This...

Hood River County Sees 3 Cases of Deadly Brain Disease with No Known Link

A rare and deadly brain disease with a 100% fatality rate has now struck three people in Hood River County, Oregon — a statistical anomaly that has local health officials scrambling for answers. As reported by Live Science, one case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) has been officially confirmed...
Officials Searching For Missing Idaho Teen Believed to Be in Oregon

Officials Searching For Missing Idaho Teen Believed to Be in Oregon

PORTLAND, Oregon — The search is intensifying for a teenager, originally from Boise, Idaho, who authorities suspect might currently be in the Oregon area. Local communities and residents of the Pacific Northwest are being called upon to assist in the search for Shyla...

Voodoo Doughnut Officially Sucks

Voodoo Doughnut Officially Sucks

You’ve no doubt seen the ubiquitous pink boxes being carefully shepherded through the Portland airport by tourists, giddy to bring home a taste of “quirky” Portlandia. You may have also seen the long lines of customers snaking around the block on 3rd Ave in Old Town,...

Saying Goodbye to 8 p.m. Sunsets as Portland Slides into Fall

Saying Goodbye to 8 p.m. Sunsets as Portland Slides into Fall

The Pacific Northwest, often cloaked in its rain-draped reputation, unveils a vibrant summer palette that stands in stark contrast to common perceptions. The sunsets here are, without a doubt, in a class by themselves. As summer caresses the Northwest, it swathes the...

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