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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.

Governor Kotek Heroically Walks Through WinCo, Imagines Life If She Weren’t Rich

SALEM, Ore. — In a stunning act of courage and relatability, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited a WinCo Foods on Tuesday afternoon “to see how regular Oregonians live,” reportedly spending nearly seven minutes inside the store while bravely imagining what life might be like if she weren’t rich....

Kotek Signs $300 Million “Emergency” Transportation Bill as Gas and Fees Set to Rise

After weeks of silence and mounting criticism, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has finally signed House Bill 3991, the so-called emergency transportation package, into law after sitting on it for more than a month. The measure fills a $300 million funding gap for the Oregon Department of...

Convicted Rapist With 25-Year Criminal Career Proves Once Again That Oregon’s Justice System Is Just for Laughs

Oregon City, Ore — A career criminal is back in court after trying to steal nearly $2,700 worth of tires from a Les Schwab store in Oregon City, highlighting yet another example of Oregon’s catch and release justice system. According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old...

Search for Missing Hunter in Mount Hood National Forest Suspended

The week-long search for a hunter who vanished in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest has been officially suspended, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Fifty-one-year-old Devon Dobek of Hubbard was reported missing on October 31 after he failed to return from a hunting trip. His...

Mother of 2-Year-Old Found in Siletz River Says ‘I Deserve Answers’ as Father Pleads Not Guilty

In a quiet corner of Lincoln County, Oregon, an unsettling tragedy has left more questions than answers. Two-year-old Dane Paulsen disappeared from his yard on March 1, 2025. Eleven days later, his body was recovered about three miles downstream in the Siletz River. The coroner ruled the cause of...
Report: Some People Are Dying

Report: Some People Are Dying

In what experts are calling “technically not new, but still sort of a bummer,” reports are surfacing that some people, in fact, are dying. The revelation has stunned absolutely no one, yet continues to be treated as breaking news by local relatives who “can’t believe...

Springfield Could Finally Get Its Own Farmers Market in 2026

Springfield Could Finally Get Its Own Farmers Market in 2026

Springfield foodies, your produce prayers may have just been answered. For years, locals have watched their neighbors in Eugene enjoy the lively Lane County Farmers Market—and now, Springfield might be next in line. As reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield, the Lane...

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