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.
The coastal community of Newport is coming together in support of the family of Dane Paulsen, the 2-year-old boy who tragically went missing earlier this month and was recently found in the Siletz River. As the Paulsen family navigates this heartbreaking loss, friends...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In yet another attack on the Second Amendment, Oregon’s State Court of Appeals has ruled Measure 114 constitutional, setting the stage for one of the most restrictive gun control laws in the country to go into effect. Despite opposition from...
The Forest Grove Police Department has identified the missing children as 7-year-old Jenessa Brunk, 7-year-old Haven Hinerman, and 9-week-old Declan Hinerman. Investigators say the children were taken from their home in Forest Grove and are believed to be with their...
Update (2:45pm): Since we originally reported on the discovery of a child’s body in Siletz, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has now confirmed that the remains belong to missing toddler Dane Paulsen. Dane was found deceased in the Siletz River, approximately three...
The search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen in Siletz, Oregon, remains ongoing, with daily water searches and continued investigative efforts. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) posted an update on Facebook on March 10, 2025, detailing the latest developments. Key...
Today marks March 10, 2025, the tenth day of the search for missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen. The effort to locate him continues in Siletz, Oregon, with his family, volunteers, and law enforcement remaining dedicated to bringing him home safely. Dane was last seen near...
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...
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...
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...
Siletz, Oregon – March 5, 2025 – It has been four harrowing days since 2-year-old Dane Paulsen vanished from his parents’ front yard near Milepost 21 on Highway 229 in Siletz. Despite tireless efforts from law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and an outpouring of...
The search for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen in Siletz, Oregon, has gripped the community, bringing together law enforcement, volunteers, and agencies from across the region in a desperate attempt to find the missing toddler. Since Saturday, March 1, when Dane vanished from...
SILETZ, OR — Authorities and local volunteers are urgently searching for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who went missing from a residence near milepost 21 on Siletz River Highway on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the...