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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.

Recorded Meeting Reveals Oregon Museum Board Member Called 15-Year-Old Victim a “Promiscuous Little Slut”

The family of a teenage girl is speaking out after alleging their daughter was sexually abused by 27-year-old Geoffrey Cannon, director of the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence. According to reporting from The Register-Guard, the girl was 15 years old and volunteering at the museum when the...

Kamala Harris to Visit Portland on Upcoming Book Tour

PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the road again – this time, not for the White House, but for bookstores across America. Harris will make a stop in Portland this fall as part of her newly announced 15-city book tour promoting 107 Days, a memoir that dives into the...

Gov. Kotek Proposes Raising Gas and Payroll Taxes to Avoid ODOT Cuts

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek is moving ahead with a plan to raise Oregon’s gas tax and payroll tax to help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and prevent layoffs of hundreds of employees. A special legislative session begins August 29, coinciding with Labor Day weekend, when...

Another Pacific Northwest City Bans Sleeping In Public Spaces

After the Supreme Court upheld camping bans, Camas expands its ordinance, citing sanitation and safety, while advocates warn of worsening homelessness amid limited shelter options.

Sue Kesey, Who Helped Put Springfield on the Map With Nancy’s Yogurt, Passes at 86

Springfield has lost one of its most beloved pioneers. Sue Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and the driving force behind the nationally loved Nancy’s Yogurt, has passed away at the age of 86. Sue and her husband Chuck were fresh out of Oregon State University in 1960 when they opened...
New Wildfires in Klamath County And Near Mount Hood

New Wildfires in Klamath County And Near Mount Hood

Two new wildfires have been reported in Oregon this weekend, and one of them has triggered, 'Go Now' evacuation orders for nearby residents. S-503 Fire Near Mount Hood Oregon The new S-503 wildfire southeast of Mount Hood is currently estimated at 800 acres and is...

Lincoln City 4th Of July Fireworks Show Returns For 2021

Lincoln City 4th Of July Fireworks Show Returns For 2021

After a brutal and frankly pretty depressing 2020, there is some glimmer of hope with things slowly returning to being fully open again in Oregon. According to the latest, the 4th of July show that's normally held every year in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast is...

Jaw-Dropping Orca Sightings Skyrocket All Over Oregon Coast

Jaw-Dropping Orca Sightings Skyrocket All Over Oregon Coast

If you're ready to do some whale watching, you couldn't pick a perfect time to head to the Oregon Coast. As reported by Beach Connection and members of Facebook whale groups, whale sightings are through the roof. While killer whales are reported to be seen more than...

Otis Cafe On The Oregon Coast Is Back After Burning In 2019

Otis Cafe On The Oregon Coast Is Back After Burning In 2019

A local favorite, known as the Otis Cafe in the small coastal town of Otis has officially opened its doors again. Sadly, the cafe had burned down on Independence Day of 2019, which of course was a huge loss to so many who travel thousands of miles from all over just...

Astoria Sunday Market to Return to Oregon Coast May 9

Astoria Sunday Market to Return to Oregon Coast May 9

As some things look to be opening up again this summer, the Astoria Sunday Market is expected to fire up again in a few days just in time for the weekend, May 9. This will mark the 21st year for the popular market, which began in 2000. The market was formed to...

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