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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.

Here’s Everywhere “No Kings” Protests Are Happening Across Oregon Today

Thousands of Oregonians are gathering today, Saturday, October 18, for another round of “No Kings” protests—part of a national movement taking place in hundreds of U.S. cities.Organizers say more than 60 events are happening across Oregon, stretching from the Portland metro area to Medford, along...

Thousands Expected to Rally Across Oregon for the No Kings Movement This Saturday

In Oregon, members of the No Kings movement are organizing rallies across the state on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of what they call the second round of nationwide events. The movement’s first large-scale demonstration took place on June 14 of this year. In June, the Portland-area protest...

Kotek Stalls Her Own Tax Hike Bill to Block Voters From Fighting Back

Governor Tina Kotek says she’s “getting the job done,” but apparently that job doesn’t include signing her own billion-dollar tax hike bill anytime soon. After rushing Oregon lawmakers into a special session to pass her massive transportation funding package, Kotek is now doing everything she can...

Chick-fil-A Is Opening Six New Restaurants Across Oregon by 2027

Chick-fil-A is doubling down on its Oregon presence with plans to open six new locally owned and operated restaurants across the state by early 2027, creating more than 600 new jobs. Following a busy summer opening in Lake Oswego, the next wave of growth begins Thursday, October 9, when two new...

September Patrols Lead To 26 Arrests In Ongoing Sex Trafficking Crackdown In Portland

A month of police patrols in Northeast Portland led to multiple arrests in a targeted sex trafficking crackdown, while advocates connected 18 victims to support.

Portland Man Found Guilty in Smith Rock Mass Shooting Plot

Portland Man Found Guilty in Smith Rock Mass Shooting Plot

BEND, Ore. — A Deschutes County jury has found 41-year-old Samson Garner guilty of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park’s Craggin’ Classic climbing festival in 2023, Central Oregon Daily News reported. The unanimous verdict, delivered Thursday, convicted...

Two Oregon Towns Named Among America’s Best Fall Getaways

Two Oregon Towns Named Among America’s Best Fall Getaways

If you’re dreaming of a cozy autumn getaway surrounded by crisp air and colorful leaves, you won’t have to travel far—Oregon has you covered. A new report from vacation rental company HomeToGo places two Oregon towns among the best destinations in the country for fall...

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