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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.

Kamala Harris to Visit Portland on Upcoming Book Tour

PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road again – this time, not for the White House, but for bookstores across America. Harris will make a stop in Portland this fall as part of her newly announced 15-city book tour promoting 107 Days, a memoir that dives into the...

Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding with Labor Day weekend, when...

Another Pacific Northwest City Bans Sleeping In Public Spaces

After the Supreme Court upheld camping bans, Camas expands its ordinance, citing sanitation and safety, while advocates warn of worsening homelessness amid limited shelter options.

Sue Kesey, Who Helped Put Springfield on the Map With Nancy’s Yogurt, Passes at 86

Springfield has lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Sue Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and the driving force behind the nationally loved Nancy’s Yogurt, has passed away at the age of 86. Sue and her husband Chuck were fresh out of Oregon State University in 1960 when they opened...

Portland Police Promise Faster Response Times if You Agree to Commit Crime Closer to the Station

PORTLAND, OR — In an effort to address skyrocketing 911 response times, the Portland Police Bureau announced today that residents can now shave hours off their wait by committing crimes within walking distance of a precinct. “Look, we’re stretched thin,” said a spokesperson while unlocking his...
Columbia River Search Suspended After Man Saves Drowning Child

Columbia River Search Suspended After Man Saves Drowning Child

A Sunday evening at Wintler Park in Vancouver turned tragic after a man disappeared in the Columbia River following a heroic rescue. According to Fox 12 Oregon, the Vancouver Fire Department says a 54-year-old man entered the river around 8:48 p.m. to help a...

Hulk Hogan, The Face of Wrestling’s Golden Age, Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, The Face of Wrestling’s Golden Age, Dies at 71

Medics rushed to the Clearwater, Florida home of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan early Thursday morning after receiving a 911 call reporting a cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. Eyewitnesses described a swarm of emergency vehicles outside the residence, with EMTs seen...

Pack of Hungry Cougars Storm Springfield Walmart

Pack of Hungry Cougars Storm Springfield Walmart

SPRINGFIELD, OR — Panic broke out Monday afternoon when a pack of hungry cougars stormed the Springfield Walmart, raiding shelves and sending shoppers sprinting for the exits. Witnesses say the animals first appeared in the parking lot around 2 p.m., circling shopping...

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