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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 Business Owner Pitches Tent at City Hall to Protest Shelter and Gets Arrested

A 64-year-old Portland business owner, Paul Rudinsky, set up a tent outside City Hall to protest a new homeless shelter being placed next door to his Pearl District apartments. Within hours, police arrested him for trespassing. Meanwhile, across the city, sprawling homeless camps line sidewalks,...

Strange Noises Alert Oregon Residents To Crawl Space Squatter Living With String Lights, Flat Screen, And Meth Pipe

So apparently in Oregon, condos now come with bonus amenities like… a free roommate. A story at Fox News reports authorities have arrested 40-year-old Beniamin Bucur after discovering he had turned a crawl space under a Happy Valley condo into his own personal “tiny home.” We’re not talking a...

Vancouver Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap 11-Year-Old Girl Wanted After Skipping Court Again

How on earth did this even happen? A man accused of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl off the street in Vancouver, Washington, simply did not bother showing up to court for the second time. And somehow, this is even allowed to happen. According to Fox 12 Oregon, defendant Michael McGlothlin was...

Emigrant Fire in Oregon Grows Beyond 30,000 Acres, Forces Trail and Campground Closures

Just as Oregonians were gearing up for Labor Day adventures, the Emigrant Fire has thrown a wrench in travel plans. What started as a lightning strike on August 24, 2025, has exploded into a fast-moving wildfire that has already burned more than 30,000 acres southeast of Oakridge. Firefighters are...

Oregon’s First Signs of Fall Foliage Are Starting to Show

Summer might still have a hold on Oregon with lingering heat and humidity, but hints of autumn are already peeking through. A few trees around the state have started to show flashes of gold and crimson, offering a small preview of the spectacular color change to come. According to a report from...
Warm Springs to Reopen Kah-Nee-Ta Village in 2023

Warm Springs to Reopen Kah-Nee-Ta Village in 2023

A favorite hot springs to soak located in Central Oregon is slated to open in 2023, encouraging more tourism dollars and hospitality jobs to the Warm Springs Reservation. Sadly Kah-Nee-Ta had let go of all of its employees when they closed its doors in 2018, due to...

Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge

Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge

With snow dumping and high winds in the Columbia River Gorge, multiple sources are reporting Interstate 84 has been closed in both directions at milepost 17 in Troutdale to milepost 82 near The Dalles. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed the section...

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