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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.

Gotcha Burger Bringing Its Famous Patties to Valley River Center and Corvallis

Big burger news is sizzling in western Oregon—Gotcha Burger is expanding with not one, but two new locations, and fans in Eugene and Corvallis are about to get a whole lot beefier. The first of the two grand openings lands in Eugene, where Gotcha Burger is making its debut inside the Valley River...

Portland Adds Residents for First Time Since 2020 After Four Straight Years of Decline

After years of population loss, Portland’s population has finally crept upward — but the numbers tell a story more sobering than celebratory. According to new U.S. Census data released this May, Portland gained roughly 1,400 new residents in 2024, a modest 0.2% bump that brings the city’s...

Ferry Fire Ravages 10,000 Acres in Oregon — Here’s How It Started and Where It’s Headed

In a part of Oregon known more for its sweeping high desert beauty than wildfire headlines, the Ferry Fire has erupted into a full-blown blaze, scorching over 10,458 acres near Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Sherman and Gilliam counties. As of this morning, the fire is 65% contained, but not...

Portland Declares Riot While Mayor Wilson Quick to Point Out It Was ‘Miles From the March’

Portland’s uneasy relationship with law enforcement and federal agencies ignited once again Saturday night, and if it feels like déjà vu — that’s because it is. What began as a nationwide protest dubbed “No Kings Day” quickly devolved into outright violence outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Heartbreak in the Gorge as Human-Caused Rowena Fire Destroys 49 Homes

Dozens of families are reeling in the Columbia River Gorge this week after the Rowena Fire tore through Wasco County, destroying at least 49 homes and leaving hundreds more in its path. The fire, which broke out Wednesday between Mosier and The Dalles, has scorched more than 3,800 acres and...
Aurora Borealis in Oregon? Psyche! The Mix-Up Explained

Aurora Borealis in Oregon? Psyche! The Mix-Up Explained

You remember how we chatted about the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights here in Oregon this week? Well, we messed up and need to set things straight. Despite what was buzzing around, according to Jim Todd, the OMSI Director of Science Education, we're not...

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