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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.

Klamath Falls Man Killed While Fighting Wrights Spring Fire in Southern Oregon

A dangerous shift in the Wrights Spring Fire turned deadly Friday, claiming the life of a Klamath Falls man who was operating heavy equipment as crews worked to slow the wildfire east of Chiloquin. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 47-year-old Jason Ensign, who was...

The Oregon State Fair Returns This Month With 11 Days of Rides, Concerts and Deep-Fried Everything

There’s a point every August when Oregon starts trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer. The evenings get a little shorter, school supplies start appearing everywhere, and then the Oregon State Fair rolls into Salem with glowing carnival rides, packed livestock barns, big-name concerts and...

Cleaner Air Is Coming to Western Oregon Tonight, but Wildfire Smoke Could Worsen Farther East

After several days of staring through a brown haze, people across western Oregon may finally be able to open a window and see the hills again. Wildfire smoke that settled over Portland, Salem, Eugene and much of the Willamette Valley is expected to begin thinning Thursday afternoon, with a more...

Highway 26 Remains Closed Between Prineville and Mitchell as Massive Oregon Wildfire Burns Nearby

One of Central Oregon’s most important east-west highways remains shut down as firefighters continue working along the sprawling Rowe Creek Complex. As of Thursday, August 6, U.S. Highway 26 was still closed between Prineville and Mitchell. Oregon Department of Transportation information showed...

One of America’s Most Legendary Rodeos Returns to Oregon This September

There are a lot of great events in Oregon every year, but only a handful feel like they belong to the state’s identity. The Pendleton Round-Up is one of them. For more than a century, this iconic Eastern Oregon event has drawn crowds from across the Northwest and far beyond, turning the city of...
Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study

Oregon Ranks Near Bottom In 2026 Top States For Business Study

Oregon may be known for its forests, coastline, farm country, outdoor beauty, and fiercely local small businesses, but a new national business ranking paints a much less flattering picture of the state’s economic climate. In CNBC’s 2026 “America’s Top States for...

Oregon Is Now Home To The Last Sam Goody On Earth

Oregon Is Now Home To The Last Sam Goody On Earth

There are certain store names that hit an entire generation right in the memory. Sam Goody is one of them. For millions of Americans who grew up before streaming took over everything, Sam Goody was not just a place to buy music. It was the mall stop. The place where...

Oregon Just Ranked Among The Worst States To Move To In 2026

Oregon Just Ranked Among The Worst States To Move To In 2026

ConsumerAffairs.com recently released its ranking of the best and worst states to move to in 2026, and Oregon landed in a spot that will probably make a lot of longtime locals nod, sigh, and say, “Yeah, that sounds about right.” The Beaver State, with its mossy...

Kansas Man Identified After Fatal Jump Into Oregon’s Blue Pool

Kansas Man Identified After Fatal Jump Into Oregon’s Blue Pool

Officials have identified the swimmer who died after jumping into Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls on Friday evening. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Kenny Truong of Kansas was visiting the area with friends when he jumped into the water at...

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 175 Miles Southwest Of Eugene

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 175 Miles Southwest Of Eugene

Oregon got a little reminder from the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning that yes, we are still very much living in earthquake country. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday, shaking an area of the Pacific roughly 175 miles...

Oregon’s Famous Blue Pool Turns Deadly After Swimmer Goes Under

Oregon’s Famous Blue Pool Turns Deadly After Swimmer Goes Under

A swimmer has died at Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls, one of Oregon’s most breathtaking and dangerous natural attractions. The death tragically follows a serious injury, when a woman was airlifted from Blue Pool just last month. According to the Eugene Register-Guard,...

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