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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.

Police Release Footage That Looks Like It Was Filmed on a Garage Sale Camcorder, Seek Tips

Newport, Oregon— Local police have proudly unveiled what they believe to be groundbreaking security footage in their ongoing investigation of a robbery suspect. The image, which has been described as "state-of-the-art" by Officer Daniels, features a vaguely human-shaped blur standing near what...

French Press Seals the Deal, Leaving Woman Questioning All Her Past Relationships

In a shocking turn of caffeinated events, local woman Claire Thompson found herself reevaluating her entire romantic history after a first date that featured a French press. What began as an ordinary evening with Kyle Hastings, a 32-year-old marketing consultant and self-proclaimed coffee...

‘I’ve Got All-Season Tires,’ Says Portland Man Who Abandoned Car After 100 Feet of Snow Driving

In a scene that has become a winter tradition in Portland, local resident Trevor Whitaker set out in his car this morning with unshakable confidence and a can-do attitude, despite a forecast that screamed, "Stay home!" Like many of his fellow Portlanders, Trevor believed his all-season tires and...

Confused Couple Disappointed to Find Crater Lake Doesn’t Look Like Post on Facebook

CRATER LAKE, OR — A couple visiting from out of state returned home Sunday after an "utterly underwhelming" trip to Crater Lake. Inspired by a Facebook post claiming Crater Lake was home to a stunning waterfall cascading into a glowing sapphire pool, surrounded by lush greenery and topped off with...

Authorities Warn: Tiny Drug Dealers Peddling ‘Thin Mints’ Laced with Addictive Substances

In what’s being described as a growing epidemic, local authorities have issued a warning about an alarming spike in community-wide addiction—this time, not from the usual suspects, but from a shadowy network of pint-sized pushers peddling a dangerous product known only as "Thin Mints." These tiny...
Heatwave Continues In Pacific Northwest As Salem Hits 117 Degrees

Heatwave Continues In Pacific Northwest As Salem Hits 117 Degrees

Oregon and Washington, along with several other states and parts of Canada have been baking in the historic heatwave this week. Sunday Canada broke it's high-temperature record when Lytton British Columbia reached 116 degrees. Monday Salem Oregon was listed as the...

Fireworks ban effective immediately in Bend through July 9

Fireworks ban effective immediately in Bend through July 9

In light of record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions in Oregon, the City of Bend is banning all fireworks, legal and illegal, effective immediately. The ban is reported to go through July 9, as a local state of emergency has been declared in response to the...

Watch as record-breaking heat literally cooks eggs in Oregon

Watch as record-breaking heat literally cooks eggs in Oregon

Things are literally cooking in Oregon with temperatures reaching well over 100. It's so hot, Portland even set a record for the hottest day ever recorded for two days in a row as the temperature hit 112. Yesterday, on June 27, Blurry Bits Photography decided to have...

New Wildfires in Klamath County And Near Mount Hood

New Wildfires in Klamath County And Near Mount Hood

Two new wildfires have been reported in Oregon this weekend, and one of them has triggered, 'Go Now' evacuation orders for nearby residents. S-503 Fire Near Mount Hood Oregon The new S-503 wildfire southeast of Mount Hood is currently estimated at 800 acres and is...

Lincoln City 4th Of July Fireworks Show Returns For 2021

Lincoln City 4th Of July Fireworks Show Returns For 2021

After a brutal and frankly pretty depressing 2020, there is some glimmer of hope with things slowly returning to being fully open again in Oregon. According to the latest, the 4th of July show that's normally held every year in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast is...

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