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...
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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.
DMV to Close Multiple Offices For Summer in Oregon
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...
Starting Today Permits Needed to Enter Columbia Gorge’s Waterfall Corridor
(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...
Mass Reports of Orca Sightings on the Oregon Coast in May
(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...
New Oregon License Plates ‘Watch for Wildlife’ Available Soon
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...
Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival Returns For 2022
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...
200 More Glass Floats to Hit Oregon Beaches for Spring Break
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....
Warm Springs to Reopen Kah-Nee-Ta Village in 2023
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...
ODFW Announces Free Fishing Days in Oregon for 2022
Today we have great news for fisher-people and folks looking to dip their toes (or bobbers) into fishing Oregon's lakes and rivers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced what days in 2022 will be a free-for-all, so be sure to mark your calendars....
Father’s Dying Wish is to Take His Son to the Oregon Coast
Today it pains my heart to write this. A man from Richland, Washington, sadly has shared he is nearing the end of a long medical battle. Donavon Koker, has a dying wish to take a trip to the Oregon Coast with his 12-year-old son. Donavon explained, "Both my kidney...
Undersea Tongan Volcano Eruption Captured on Stunning Video
Following a tsunami advisory on the entire West Coast of the United States Saturday after a massive undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, a mind blowing video was released which captured the massive eruption. The eruption of the...
Tsunami Advisory Issued For US West Coast After Underwater Volcano Erupts
A large undersea volcano that erupted Friday near an island in the South Pacific, has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a tsunami advisory for the Oregon and Washington coasts Saturday morning. "Strong and unusual currents are expected along the coast,...











