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.
If you’re planning a trip along the southern Oregon Coast in September, make sure to mark your calendars now. U.S. Highway 101 will be completely closed south of Bandon the weekend of Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21 as crews work to replace a failing...
A devastating tragedy has shaken Josephine County after five members of the same family were found dead inside a rural Grants Pass home earlier this week. Authorities believe the case to be a murder-suicide. According to a story from KGW, Deputies with the Josephine...
EUGENE, Ore. — Autzen Stadium is about to trade in its usual sea of green and yellow for a kaleidoscope of color. On October 25, when the Oregon Ducks take on the Wisconsin Badgers, the University of Oregon is hosting its first-ever “Grateful Ducks” game — a...
Oregon’s new law lets property owners give squatters 24 hours to leave, helping reduce costly delays and damage before a home can be reclaimed. Oregon lawmakers have approved House Bill 3522, creating a faster legal process for property owners dealing with squatters....
SALEM, OR — For most drivers, the two-hour stretch of perfectly straight I-5 between Eugene and Portland is a test of mental endurance. But for 34-year-old Springfield resident Laura Jenkins, it’s the highlight of her week. “This is my me time,” Jenkins said, leaning...
A new analysis ranking Oregon among the worst states to relocate to has shocked absolutely no one within Oregon’s borders, where the news was met with the kind of smug satisfaction usually reserved for hearing that your least favorite cousin moved back to Ohio. The...
PORTLAND, Ore. — What started as a casual afternoon swim in the Willamette River ended with one local man unintentionally becoming Portland’s newest source of renewable energy. Witnesses say 34-year-old Derek Morrison emerged from the Kelly Point Park section of the...
In a bold move sure to shake up Oregon’s political landscape, former House Minority Leader Christine Drazan has publicly confirmed what many suspected: she is, in fact, into men. The announcement, which came alongside a $55,000 payment to Republican polling firm...
Roblox, the massively popular gaming platform played by millions of children worldwide, is under fire on two fronts this week as it faces a new lawsuit from the state of Louisiana over alleged child exploitation failures while its CEO is being urged to resign after...
HILLSBORO, Ore. – A calm summer paddle on the Tualatin River turned into a chilling scene last week when a kayaker made a discovery no one wants to stumble upon. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the kayaker found a human body part floating near...
If you think you have seen it all in Portland think again. A new viral video from Mount Tabor dog park, one of the city’s popular off leash areas, might just be peak Portland and that is saying something. It is important to note that we do not have the full video or...
NEWPORT, Ore. — A routine crabbing trip turned tragic Sunday afternoon when the F/V Das Bug, a Newport-based fishing vessel, capsized and sank near the entrance of the Yaquina Bay jetty. The U.S. Coast Guard said the vessel went down around 4 p.m., prompting a search...