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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.

Heroic Man Saves Oregon Woman Who Almost Pumps Diesel into Prius Thinking It’s the ‘Green’ Option

It was a typical cloudy morning at a gas station just off I-5 in Salem, but for one Oregonian, it would become the scene of an epic rescue she’d never forget. Emily Thompson, a lifelong Portland resident and Prius driver, stood frozen in front of the gas pump, her hand hovering dangerously close...

President Trump Taps Paul Bunyan to Dig ‘Yuge’ Canal from Oregon to California to Fight Wildfires

In a groundbreaking post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented partnership with legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his trusty blue ox, Babe, to deliver "billions and billions" of gallons of water from the Pacific Northwest to wildfire-ravaged California. The...

Trump Promises to Restore Natural Hair Greatness by Banning Blue Hair

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking announcement today, Donald Trump declared that blue hair will soon be banned across the United States in an effort to "restore national pride and patriotism." The bold initiative, dubbed the "Hair to the Chief Act," would outlaw any dye job resulting in...

Oregon Man Tells Gas Attendant ‘I’ve Got This,’ Secretly Hopes He’ll Still Help

PORTLAND, OR — It’s been nearly two years since Oregon officially joined the rest of the country in allowing self-serve gas, but for Gary Thurman, a 36-year-old lifelong Oregonian, the adjustment has been anything but smooth. On Tuesday, Gary pulled into a local Shell station, warm and cozy in his...

Three Days of Sunshine Spark Mostly Peaceful Protests as Portlanders Demand the Return of Gray Skies

PORTLAND, OR — In a city famous for its love of drizzle, gloom, and perfectly damp mornings, three consecutive days of sunshine have sent locals into a full-blown existential crisis. Hundreds of Portlanders gathered downtown on Sunday to demand the immediate return of their beloved gray skies,...
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...

First Confirmed ‘Murder Hornet’ Trapped In Washington

First Confirmed ‘Murder Hornet’ Trapped In Washington

There's never a dull moment in the northwest these days, is there? If things weren't exciting enough for you as we head into the weekend, and the first day of August, we thought we'd heat things up a bit with this latest report from KOIN 6. The Washington State...

Take a New Zip Line Tour To Marvel Over Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

Take a New Zip Line Tour To Marvel Over Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

In need of a great vacation idea or family getaway? You need to try Mt. Bachelor's new and awe-inspiring Ziptour down the mountain...RIGHT NOW. This zip line features dual-spans seven feet apart, perfect for zipping with a friend or loved one. This is a three-stage...

Oregon Getting Closer To Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms

Oregon Getting Closer To Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms

Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) may soon be legal to use in Oregon in therapeutic treatment settings. Recently enough signatures were gathered to put a measure on Oregon's November ballot. If the measure passes, it means a new program will be phased in over two years to...

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