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.
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
Summary of what we know about this case so far: On June 4th, 2010 a little boy named Kyron Horman (age 7) went missing after his step-mother Terri Horman dropped him off at school. Kyron's disappearance prompted Oregon's largest-ever search operation. Kyron has not...
Few movies have left their mark on Oregon or its culture quite like The Goonies. For almost 40 years, we've idolized the film and passed it down through the generations. It's become a part of who we are and what it means to grow up on the coast. Released in 1985, The...
It's been 37 years since The Goonies was released in theaters, captivating children of the '80s with its pirate-themed adventure. Today, June 7, 2022, marks the 37th Anniversary of the release of The Goonies. If you have never visited Astoria, I could not recommend...
If there has not been enough heartbreaking news involving children, multiple sources are reporting on a 9-year-old girl who miraculously survived a cougar attack in Washington State. The attack occurred in Fruitland, Washington, when the young girl was camping and...
Due to the fact the Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing worker shortages, and a statewide reorganization of offices, the Corvallis Gazette Times is reporting that 10% of DMV offices will be closing this summer. With six to 60 offices being closed, the offices...
(Columbia River Gorge) -- If you're looking to visit Oregon's most popular waterfalls by car this summer, you're going to have to plan ahead, wait in line, and pay a fee. A new permit system will be in place from May 24 to Sept. 5, barring how many vehicles can travel...
(Oregon Coast) -- May 2022 is turning into every whale watcher's dream. Since late April, orca sightings on the Oregon coast have been sprouting up at an alarming rate. Whale watchers have been flocking to various sites, struggling to catch footage and report the...
Oregon is really stepping up their game on all the license plates available these days. Growing up, all we had was the classic old yellow plates. Nowadays you can choose between Crater Lake, The Ducks, Salmon, and more to customize your plate. The latest addition is a...
Looking for an excuse to head to the Oregon Coast this year? You will definitely want to check this one out as we head into summer. The Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival is back again for 2022. With races, poker rides with awesome prizes, tasty food, amazing beer, and...
Finders Keepers is returning to Lincoln City, Oregon for a special Spring Break edition. From Saturday, March 19 to Sunday, April 3, 2022, it's your chance to try your luck at finding one of 200 gorgeous hand-blown glass floats on LC's seven miles of coastal beaches....
A favorite hot springs to soak located in Central Oregon is slated to open in 2023, encouraging more tourism dollars and hospitality jobs to the Warm Springs Reservation. Sadly Kah-Nee-Ta had let go of all of its employees when they closed its doors in 2018, due to...