A major real estate investor is cashing out of Portland’s Pearl District. On paper, the explanation is high interest rates and stock performance. In reality, it is about a city that changed so dramatically over the last five years that what was once marketed as a...
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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.
Kotek’s Transportation Bill Clears House as Gas and Payroll Taxes Head to Senate
The Oregon House has pushed through Governor Tina Kotek’s controversial transportation funding bill during a special session. The measure, House Bill 3991, now heads to the Senate for debate and a likely final vote later this week. The bill was born after lawmakers...
Oregon Officials Say Flat Fire Was Not a Homeless Camp But Many Remain Skeptical
The Flat Fire, which has already burned 23,000 acres of forestland and destroyed multiple homes near Sisters, Oregon, has become more than a natural disaster. It is now the subject of a fierce debate about truth, responsibility, and the human role in wildfires that...
Gas Prices Hit 4 Year Low Across America But Oregon Is Stuck Near 4 Dollars A Gallon
While the rest of the country is cruising into Labor Day with the cheapest gas they’ve seen in four years, Oregon drivers are still stuck paying nearly $4 a gallon according to The Oregonian — and it’s only getting worse. The U.S. average? A cool $3.13 per gallon....
Missing Tillamook Woman’s Remains Found Seven Years After She Vanished
In November 2018, 59 year old Maria Del Carmen Quintana was last seen at her house in Tillamook County, Oregon not too far from Highway 53, and then she vanished without a trace. Maria was considered endangered, and the search for her continued into December of 2018...
Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just north of Depoe Bay—for the beloved Fall...
Southwest Airlines Will Now Require Plus Size Travelers To Buy Two Seats Starting in 2026
The Dallas based carrier announced that beginning January 27, 2026, the same day it moves from its quirky open seating system to assigned seats, its “Customer of Size” policy will change. For years, plus size passengers could wait until the day of travel, talk to a...
The Dark Side of Oregon Facebook Groups Exposed: Bots, Phishing Scams, and Stolen Content
At first glance, the Facebook group "Oregon History (State)" looks harmless; a place where locals gather to share old photos of logging camps, coastal towns, and vintage streetcars. With tens of thousands of members, it feels like the kind of community where...
Experience the Thrill of Oregon’s Legendary Pendleton Round Up This September
If there’s one Oregon event that embodies the Wild West spirit, it’s the Pendleton Round-Up. Since 1910, this legendary rodeo has drawn cowboys, cowgirls, and spectators from across the globe to Eastern Oregon. Every September, the quiet town of Pendleton comes alive...
Perfectly Balanced Spin Cycle Ride Goes Viral as Silverwood Responds to Riders Stuck Upside Down
ATHOL, Idaho – A viral TikTok video from Silverwood Theme Park has been making the rounds this week, showing riders on the park’s Spin Cycle attraction suspended upside down longer than expected. The clip, posted by TikTok user @absteroo, shows the massive...
Wildfires in Oregon and California Grow Overnight as Thousands Face Evacuations
SISTERS, Ore. — Wildfire season is showing its teeth across the West, with major blazes raging in both Central Oregon and California’s wine country. Evacuation levels around Sisters are in effect due to the Flat Fire — Level 1 (Be Ready) in green, Level 2 (Be Set) in...
Flat Fire Doubles Overnight Near Sisters, Thousands of Acres Now Burning
SISTERS, Ore. – Central Oregon is facing another major wildfire as the Flat Fire has doubled in size to nearly 19,000 acres as of Saturday morning, according to the Oregon State Fire Dashboard. The fire remains 0% contained and continues to spread south, prompting new...












