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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.

Bend Landlord Charging $3,200 for One-Bedroom Feels ‘Pretty Generous’ About It

A Bend landlord, known among tenants simply as “Greg,” has proudly listed his one-bedroom, one-bath apartment for a “very fair” $3,200 a month, adding that he feels “pretty generous” about the price. “I could be charging way more,” Greg said while standing in front of the 650-square-foot rental...

Coos Bay Wins Award for ‘Best Place People Drive Through on Their Way to Bandon’

Coos Bay has officially been recognized with the prestigious honor of “Best Place People Drive Through on Their Way to Bandon”, as awarded by the esteemed travel magazine Scenic Secrets Quarterly. The recognition comes after an exhaustive survey of road-trippers, coastal wanderers, and lost...

Car Pulled from Columbia River Could Solve 1958 Oregon Family Mystery

A decades-old mystery may finally be on the brink of resolution. The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is set to recover a vehicle from the Columbia River near Cascade Locks, a car that could be linked to one of Oregon’s most haunting cold cases—the disappearance of the Martin family in 1958. Ken...

Coast Guard Saves Person Trapped in Car in McKenzie River

A dramatic rescue unfolded Wednesday night when emergency responders worked together to save a person trapped inside a vehicle submerged in the McKenzie River. The U.S. Coast Guard, alongside Eugene Springfield Fire, successfully executed the operation, preventing what could have been a tragic...

The Shari’s We Once Knew Is Gone, and Its Empty Buildings Are Up for Grabs

PORTLAND, Ore. – If you ever spent a late night at Shari’s, chain-smoking cigarettes and nursing bottomless coffee refills in the ‘90s, this one stings. Shari’s Café & Pies—once a beacon of 24-hour comfort food, a haven for night owls, weary travelers, and high school kids sneaking out past...
Pilot Project For In-Home Vaccinations Underway in Columbia County

Pilot Project For In-Home Vaccinations Underway in Columbia County

On February 27th, 2021 Columbia County Oregon launched a pilot project for in-home vaccinations for people who are homebound and unable to get to vaccination clinics. Qualified homebound candidates took part in the project to test feasibility of in-home vaccinations....

New App to Warn of Earthquakes on Oregon And Washington Coast

New App to Warn of Earthquakes on Oregon And Washington Coast

You never know when an earthquake will hit, and next month an app already active in California will be available to warn of any earthquakes to those on the beaches of the Oregon and Washington coast. Clearly, this app can be extremely useful in a nightmare scenario...

Young Boy Found in Bethany Area, Authorities Searching For Parents

Young Boy Found in Bethany Area, Authorities Searching For Parents

4:19 PM 2/19/21 Update: The child has now been reunited with his parents. A young boy who was found near NW Springville Rd & Starflower Dr is raising some questions, and authorities need your help. The Washington County Sheriff's Office at this time is searching...

Indoor Dining Allowed Again In Many Oregon Counties

Indoor Dining Allowed Again In Many Oregon Counties

As of Tuesday February 9th, 2021 ten more Oregon counties have dropped down from extreme Covid-19 risk down to high or moderate risk, which is good news for some restaurants and bars. For Oregon counties in the high risk category indoor dining, indoor fitness and...

Bailey’s Taproom in Portland Closes Their Doors Permanently

Bailey’s Taproom in Portland Closes Their Doors Permanently

After temporarily shutting down Bailey's Taproom and their sister bar, The Upper Lip in September, the owner told Brewpublic Saturday they are closing their doors for good. Back in September the owner of the bar, Geoff Phillips told Brewpublic, “I would hope that...

Vancouver Fireworks 4th Of July Show Canceled For 2021

Vancouver Fireworks 4th Of July Show Canceled For 2021

In light of the COVID-19 concerns, the Historic Trust has announced recently they are cancelling its Annual Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular which is held at Fort Vancouver Site. In order for the event to have still gone on, officials with the Historic Trust would have...

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