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.
One of the Pacific Northwest’s most photographed waterfalls is officially on the market, and it’s setting off alarm bells across the state. That Oregon Life has been writing about this beloved spot since 2016, and ten years ago, I couldn't have imagined that I'd be...
There are Oregon towns you pass through.There are Oregon towns you stay in for a bit.And then there are Oregon towns that quietly enroll you in something permanent. Nobody ever announces they’re staying forever. They say things like “just for now,” or “until I figure...
Winter in Oregon is usually defined by momentum. Snow builds steadily through December and January, storms reinforce one another, and by February the mountains are locked into a rhythm that carries them through spring. This year, that rhythm never materialized. As...
Eugene Police declared a riot Friday outside the federal building in downtown Eugene after a day of demonstrations tied to a nationwide protest against federal immigration enforcement. The demonstrations were part of a broader “National Shutdown” effort opposing U.S....
Oregon businesses in multiple cities are closing today, Friday, January 30, as part of a nationwide anti-ICE strike calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Supporters say the point is economic disruption, a one-day pause meant to draw attention to federal...
Bi-Mart is hitting pause on one of its side projects. The employee-owned retailer announced it will close all Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores this spring, shifting its focus back to expanding Bi-Mart locations across the Northwest. The decision affects five Cascade...
CANNON BEACH, OR — Witnesses confirmed Tuesday that a local seagull brazenly stole several French fries from an unattended basket while maintaining prolonged, unblinking eye contact with the victim, clearly signaling that the theft was both intentional and...
SILETZ, Ore. — New developments have emerged involving the parents of Dane Paulson, the child who drowned in the Siletz River last year. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 12:11 a.m. on January 23, 2026, to a reported...
A 71-year-old elder from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has been missing for months, and the story of his disappearance has shifted from an urgent early search to a case that officials describe as “open but functionally inactive.” But for...
According to a National Review (NR) report by Wesley J. Smith, Oregon progressives are once again trying to outdo themselves, this time with a ballot initiative so extreme it would effectively outlaw animal agriculture, hunting, fishing, and even animal research in...
SALEM, OR — Standing beneath a banner reading “Progress Takes Time (And Money)”, Oregon leaders this week announced a bold new plan to address homelessness, housing affordability, addiction, and public safety by requesting another $500 billion to retry the same...
In August of 1986, as the lights dimmed and the rides were dismantled at the Coos County Fair, a mystery quietly took its place in rural Oregon. A fourteen year old boy who had been seen laughing and moving through the crowds days earlier was suddenly gone. His name...