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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.

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...

National Media Claims Timberline Lodge Is “At Risk of Burning Down,” but the Facts Say Otherwise

Wildfires are serious. Evacuation notices are serious. And when fire officials tell Oregonians to prepare, people should pay attention. But serious situations don’t need to be exaggerated to generate clicks. A national news story published by The Independent on Wednesday claimed that Timberline...

Yes, Wildfire Betting Is Really a Thing, and Oregon Senators Want It Stopped

As wildfires force evacuations, destroy homes and send smoke across Oregon and the West, some people are apparently watching the devastation with something other than concern. They’re betting money on it. Online prediction markets have begun offering contracts that allow users to wager on wildfire...

A Forgotten Newspaper Clipping Reveals Oregon’s Wildfire Debate Was Already Raging More Than 120 Years Ago

Smoke had drifted into Lane County again, turning the sky a sickly-yellow and the surrounding hills into indistinct hazy blue, when I found myself remembering an old newspaper clipping I’d saved during some research into western Oregon history. The clipping came from Hazel Dell, the small...
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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