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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.

Oregon Dad Identifies as High School Quarterback, Leads JV Team to State Championship

BEND, Ore. — In a turn of events that has left the Oregon high school sports world dazed and confused (and possibly inspired), 42-year-old Trent Lawson of Bend has not only declared himself a 17-year-old high school junior but also quarterbacked the Roosevelt Ridge JV football team straight to a...

Elmer’s Takes Over Former Shari’s Spots Across Oregon

After Shari’s abruptly closed all of its Oregon locations last October—leaving behind empty booths, uneaten pies, and some serious nostalgia—another beloved Pacific Northwest staple is stepping in to take over those instantly recognizable hexagon-shaped buildings. Elmer’s Restaurants, known for...

Parents Murdered on Remote Trail While Hiking With Their Young Daughters

While we usually shine a spotlight on the beauty of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, this heartbreaking story out of Arkansas deserves our attention—especially for those of us who spend time in the outdoors. Over the weekend, 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink...

Columbia River Search Suspended After Man Saves Drowning Child

A Sunday evening at Wintler Park in Vancouver turned tragic after a man disappeared in the Columbia River following a heroic rescue. According to Fox 12 Oregon, the Vancouver Fire Department says a 54-year-old man entered the river around 8:48 p.m. to help a 5-year-old child who was struggling to...

Study Finds Man Driving Alone in Mask Still Safest Person on Earth in 2025

UNITED STATES — A new report published by the International Institute of Absolutely Unnecessary Safety Measures (IIAUSM) has confirmed what many suspected but dared not say out loud: the man driving alone in his car while fully masked and gloved is, statistically, the safest human being alive in...
20 Jaw-Dropping Trails to Hike in Oregon Right Now

20 Jaw-Dropping Trails to Hike in Oregon Right Now

Whether you're young or old, fit or self-described couch-potato, hiking is one of those diversely perfect activities that can cost little to no money but be a richly rewarding experience. From easy jaunts to find a hidden waterfall, to 750-mile excursions through the...

In-N-Out to officially open doors Thursday in Keizer

In-N-Out to officially open doors Thursday in Keizer

In-N-Out fans in Oregon will be excited to know the popular burger chain is slated to open their doors this Thursday, December 12 in Keizer. In-N-Out Burger was founded in Baldwin Park, California in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder, and was not present in Oregon until...

Snow falling between Roseburg and Grants Pass in Southern Oregon

Snow falling between Roseburg and Grants Pass in Southern Oregon

Ready or not, the snow is here in parts of Oregon. Southern to be specific, as the snow starting trickling down Tuesday morning on Sexton Summit and Canyon Mountain on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass. "Snow showers will bring light snow down to 1000 feet...

Cannabis-Infused Gravy Here Just in Time For Turkey Day

Cannabis-Infused Gravy Here Just in Time For Turkey Day

If you weren't tired enough after that turkey slathered in gravy, there's a new cannabis infused gravy to make sure it's lights out after you put down a couple of heaping Thanksgiving plates. The new gravy comes from Kiva Confections, which is said to be the largest...

Mystery fireball falls from sky in Polk County, Oregon

Mystery fireball falls from sky in Polk County, Oregon

Is this the beginning of the apocalypse starting in Oregon? What residents can only describe as "a large fireball" came falling out of the sky yesterday, Nov. 21, 2019, which apparently landed somewhere in the wilderness of southwestern Polk County. My mom, who lives...

Forecasts shows chance of snow in Portland on Thanksgiving

Forecasts shows chance of snow in Portland on Thanksgiving

According to the latest weather forecast, we could be in for some snow in Portland on Wednesday, Nov 27 and again the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 29.   Are you hearing about snow next week? It's still too early for us to say if snow will fall across...

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