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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.

Historic Fire Lookout Destroyed by Grasshopper Fire in Mt. Hood National Forest

A longtime piece of Oregon’s wildfire history has been lost to the Grasshopper Fire. Officials with the Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed Saturday that the Flag Point Fire Lookout was destroyed by the wildfire overnight, despite an extensive effort by firefighters to protect the remote structure....

Grass Fire Along I-5 Near Grants Pass Grows to 50 Acres as Air Tankers Respond

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Firefighters are mounting an aggressive ground and aerial attack on a grass fire burning along Interstate 5 near Grants Pass Saturday afternoon. The fire was initially estimated at approximately 10 acres as crews arrived and began working alongside structural fire agencies to...

Man Accused of Setting Series of Fires in Eastern Oregon as Wildfire Season Intensifies

An Eastern Oregon man is being held on $750,000 bail after authorities accused him of being connected to a series of fires reported along rural roads in Malheur County. Paul Clinton Emerson, 61, of Ontario, was arrested at his residence on the night of July 21, according to information released by...

Oregon Enters August Under an Extremely Rare Fire Warning as Powerful Winds Arrive

A rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of Central and Eastern Oregon on Saturday, August 1, as strong winds collide with extremely dry vegetation and several ongoing wildfires. Oregon is entering August under a fire weather warning that stands apart...

Oregon Nears a Historic Wildfire Record With More Than 1.6 Million Acres Burned Before August

Oregon has not yet reached August, but the 2026 wildfire season has already left an enormous mark across the state. From the open rangelands of southeastern Oregon to the dry hills surrounding small communities in the central and eastern parts of the state, fire has moved across the landscape with...
Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program

Oregon Quietly Pulls the Plug on Non-Citizen CDL Program

Something pretty significant just changed in Oregon, and most people probably haven’t even heard about it yet. As of March 16, 2026, the Oregon DMV officially stopped issuing and reinstating limited-term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and learner’s permits for...

Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards

Multnomah County Somehow Misplaces $150,000 in Gift Cards

PORTLAND, Ore. — In what absolutely no one familiar with government oversight will find surprising, Multnomah County has announced it cannot account for more than $150,000 in gift cards and cash-equivalent incentives handed out over the last few years. The missing...

Oregon Woman Vanishes After Highway Breakdown and Ride With Stranger

Oregon Woman Vanishes After Highway Breakdown and Ride With Stranger

A 28-year-old Oregon woman has seemingly vanished after a late-night highway breakdown led to her accepting a ride from a stranger along Highway 22, and her family says the circumstances just don’t add up. According to Oregon State Police, Maria Linda Jade Kilmer was...

Massive Snowstorm Could Dump 20 Inches Across Oregon Cascades

Massive Snowstorm Could Dump 20 Inches Across Oregon Cascades

If you’ve been enjoying hints of spring lately, Oregon’s about to remind you who’s still in charge. A powerful winter storm is rolling into the state, and it’s expected to dump serious snow across the Cascades just as many were starting to think winter was winding...

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