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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.

Oregon’s $20 Paddle Fee Could Be Sunk By Voter Revolt

Starting in 2026, even a small kayak or paddleboard will need a $20 annual permit to legally hit the water.

Scientists Baffled By Old Boat Guy’s Heat Wave Popularity Spike

PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon heads into another triple-digit heat wave, scientists say they are mystified by a seasonal phenomenon known only as Old Boat Guy’s Popularity Spike. According to local marina records, the silver-haired man whose first name no one can agree on experiences an exponential...

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuation Issued East of Oakridge as Wildfire Closes Highway 58

Lane County officials have issued a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for residents along Roberts Ranch Road and Dunning Road near Highway 58, just east of Oakridge. The alert went out on Wednesday, August 7, after a wildfire moved dangerously close to homes in the area. A Level 3 order means...

Oregon Woman Missing Since July 8, Last Seen Possibly Near Washington-Canada Border

ONTARIO, Ore. – The family of 39-year-old Skye Thiel is desperately searching for answers after she vanished in early July, and Ontario police have now launched an official missing person investigation. According to the Ontario Police Department, the last confirmed sighting of Thiel and the man...

Trail Trouble at Crater Lake as Only Path to the Water Closes for Three Summers

Crater Lake’s only trail to the water is closing in 2026. Here’s what’s happening, how long the closure will last, and what it means for your next trip.

Oregon Officer Saves Injured Owl, Transports To Wildlife Center

Oregon Officer Saves Injured Owl, Transports To Wildlife Center

Amidst the tragic raging wildfires happening Oregon right now, it's the feel-good heroic stories like this that give us hope during these dark times. Officer Felecia Sloan, according to the tweet was doing evacuations when she came across the beautiful injured owl....

Rain Showers Expected Monday In Western Oregon

Rain Showers Expected Monday In Western Oregon

If there's ever a time we needed rain more than ever in the valley, it's now. The Oregonian is reporting as soon as next week, following unprecedented and horrid smokey conditions in the Willamette Valley, there's a slim chance of precipitation Monday afternoon. There...

Grown Adults Leave Disgusting Heaps Of Trash At Cannon Beach

Grown Adults Leave Disgusting Heaps Of Trash At Cannon Beach

Did your mommies not teach you how to clean up after yourselves? To add another layer of madness unfolding across our beautiful state right now, it absolutely enrages me to see the sheer lack of responsibility grown adults have while visiting the most beautiful areas...

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