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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.

Portland Woman, 74, Held Hostage and Sexually Assaulted for 3 Days in Her Own Home

A 69-year-old man, Kenneth Gregory Williams, is facing horrifying charges after police say he held a 74-year-old woman hostage in her own home and repeatedly sexually assaulted her for several days. This deeply disturbing incident showcases an appalling level of cruelty and disregard for human...

Runaway Cow Keeps Oregon State Police Busy on I-84

Talk about starting the New Year with a bang—or should we say a moo? On January 1, the Oregon State Police were called to handle an utterly udderly bizarre situation: a rogue cow hoofing it down Interstate 84 near Hood River. This wasn’t your average backyard escapee. The star of this adventure...

Sneaker Wave Warning Issued for Oregon Beaches January 8th-9th

DOUGLAS, COOS & CURRY COUNTIES, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a moderate risk of sneaker waves along the coastlines of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. The heightened risk is expected to last from Monday morning through Tuesday morning. Sneaker waves are...

Trestle Collapse in Corvallis Derails Train Into Marys River

A train trestle over the Marys River in Corvallis collapsed on Saturday afternoon, sending one train car carrying agricultural materials into the river and leaving two other cars unstable. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12:08 p.m., involved a 19-car freight train operated by...

Oregon’s New Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect to Combat Pollution Across the State

As of January 1, 2025, Oregon has officially joined the growing list of states cracking down on single-use plastics with the enactment of Senate Bill 543. Passed by the Oregon Senate and House in 2023, this legislation bans food vendors from serving prepared meals in polystyrene foam containers,...
Undersea Gardens to close on the Oregon Coast

Undersea Gardens to close on the Oregon Coast

After more than 50 years, the Oregon Undersea Gardens in Newport is closing their doors for good. According to their post on social media, they will be open for free public tours until Sunday, September 8. “It has been a great journey, but it is time to move on,” the...

Milepost 97 Fire Grows to Over 11,000 Acres

Milepost 97 Fire Grows to Over 11,000 Acres

The Milepost 97 Fire south of Canyonville, which sources say was caused by a human, began on Wednesday night and as of 9:30 a.m. has grown to over 11,000 acres. With no expected containment date in sight, at this time the blaze is threatening 586 structures. According...

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