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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.

Oregon Player Hits $328.5 Million Powerball Jackpot, Marking 2025’s First Big Win

A fortunate Oregon lottery player kicked off the new year with a bang, claiming the first Powerball jackpot of 2025. Lottery officials have confirmed that the lucky individual won the grand prize during Saturday night’s drawing, securing an impressive $328.5 million. The winner now faces an...

TikTok is Live Again, and They’re Thanking Trump for It

TikTok had a dramatic weekend, but it’s back, folks! After hitting the pause button Saturday night, the app announced it’s restoring service to U.S. users because — wait for it — Donald Trump gave the green light. Yep, you heard that right. Apparently, TikTok's fate is now a plot twist in the...

Washington Climber Rescued After Harrowing 24 Hours Missing on Mount Hood

A 26-year-old climber from Washington state was found safe after being reported missing on Mount Hood, one of Oregon's most challenging and unpredictable peaks. As reported by CBS, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Brendan Davis became separated from his climbing partner...

King Tide on Oregon Coast Claims the Life of Happy Valley Man

According to a story in The Oregonian, an Oregon man tragically lost his life near Depoe Bay on Wednesday after being swept out to sea by a wave during an unusually high tide, known as a "king tide," police reported. This marks the second fatality in Oregon linked to a king tide in the past month....

Oregon Man’s Face Catches Fire During Surgery in a Shocking Medical Disaster

John Michael Murdoch's family seeks $900,000 after a horrifying incident that reportedly happened while he was awake

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two Drivers Face Charges in Deadly Portland Hit and Run Case

Two drivers have been formally indicted in connection with a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Portland woman in late September. A Multnomah County grand jury handed down the indictments on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against 39-year-old Julio C. Salazar-Arias...

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

Armed Robbery Shakes La Grande Neighborhood Early This Morning

LA GRANDE, OR – Residents of La Grande woke up to unsettling news today as an armed robbery took place in the early hours at a home on the 700 block of F Avenue. According to the La Grande Police Department (LGPD), the incident occurred at approximately 5:27 AM on...

Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

Search Suspended for Missing Hiker in Mt. Hood National Forest

After an extensive four-day effort, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended its search and rescue operations for Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old hiker who disappeared in the Mt. Hood National Forest near Welches. Lane-Fournier, who also goes by...

Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon

Faulty GPS Directions Strand 20 Vehicles on Road in Eastern Oregon

More than a dozen drivers found themselves stranded on a snowy and treacherous road in northeast Oregon after following GPS directions that led them astray, as reported by KOIN. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and required hours of rescue...

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