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.
About 200 miles west of the Oregon coast lies the Blanco Fracture Zone, which is a hotbed of earthquake activity. In the last 24 hours around 50 earthquakes have taken place along the Blanco Fracture Zone, two of them with a magnitude of 5.8. Prelim M5.8 Earthquake...
Ho ho ho Oregon, one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas parades ever has started for 2021. This classic parade goes clear back to 1954 and started with only one decorated sailboat gliding down the river. In the years following, more and more ships began to...
While we all love Oregon for its incredible outdoors and adventures, the state’s second largest city Eugene has tons to offer beyond hikes and scenic vistas (although the city has those too). Eugene boasts an eclectic mix of arts and culture that’s distinctly Oregon...
The outdoor mask mandate has been officially lifted, as the Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it is no longer in effect. Officials base their decision on recent efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. “This decision, which takes effect immediately, reflects...
Friday, November 12th, 2021: Heavy rains in northwest Oregon have caused flash flooding and emergency evacuations. According to the National Weather Service, the northern Oregon coast region received between three to seven inches of rain, causing flooding as well as a...
There's nothing that excites me more than a good storm on the coast, and of course magnificent king tides. As we reported last month, king tides will be happening this weekend. King tides are the highest tides of the year, and often call for high surf warnings or...
It happens occasionally that non-native species are found along the chilly coastal waters of Oregon. In just this past week, two endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtles washed up on local beaches. One found in Lincoln City did not survive, but another is expected to...
As high winds and heavy rain pick up, thousands of customers have been left without power Sunday while a storm sweeps through the region in the Portland, Oregon area. According to Portland General Electric and Pacific power, outages were reported by the afternoon...
For those who are visiting the Oregon coast this weekend or in the area, be careful out there as starting tomorrow we could see heavy rain, wind gusts, and more than 30-foot waves expected onshore. This could cause property damage or beach erosion, and the beaches...
Erosion and flooding are a potential problem along the Oregon coast and its estuaries wherever natural and human built environments interact. This becomes apparent each year when the highest tides crash against the shoreline and sometimes come up over roads and...
"The Breitenbush Hot Springs is a getaway that is sure to please anyone who’s looking to escape for the weekend in Oregon" is how we opened a popular 2016 article on the Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort. Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon Enter 2020's devastating fire...
As if you needed another excuse to visit Lincoln City, Oregon (recently voted one of the BEST BEACHES in the US), newly-opened The Cheeky Cauldron is providing a Hagrid-sized one. While the restaurant side of things is still being worked out by the Ministry of Magic...