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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.

Newport raises funds to rebuild its sea lion docks, destroyed by winter storms

During the winter storms last December, one of Newport's most popular tourist attractions suffered a serious blow and it is now in the process of rebuilding the docks and bringing back the blubbery mammals. Some docks drifted away and others were destroyed, according to Jannel Goplen, president of...

1.3 Million Tons of Radioactive Waste “Deemed Safe” By Japan to Dump Into the Pacific

In 2012, debris of all kinds began washing up on the shores of Oregon's coastline, the largest of which was a 66-foot concrete dock that made its way to Agate Beach. This was only the largest tip of the iceberg. Soccer balls, plastic bottles, wooden planks, fishing rope; 32 large bins were...

Oregon’s Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Is Back For 2023

Come and celebrate the biggest party on the Oregon Coast at the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival this winter! For 45 years, the event has welcomed locals and visitors alike to taste some of the best regional wines. Sample wines with family and friends while eating fresh seafood from the Pacific...

Teenager From Salem Found After Missing Since 2021

Ezra Mayhugh, a 17-year-old teen from Salem, Oregon, who went missing for over a year, has finally returned home and has been reunited with his family. This has been a huge relief for the Mayhugh family, who have been searching for their son for the past 16 months. The Salem Police Department,...

Get a Taste of the Oregon Coast for Presidents Day With Glass Floats, Wine, and Chowder

“Want to make up for a lackluster Valentine’s Day? Here’s your ticket out of the doghouse! This tasty event is only three days after so you can make it like it was part of the plan all along!”

Snow falling between Roseburg and Grants Pass in Southern Oregon

Snow falling between Roseburg and Grants Pass in Southern Oregon

Ready or not, the snow is here in parts of Oregon. Southern to be specific, as the snow starting trickling down Tuesday morning on Sexton Summit and Canyon Mountain on Interstate 5 between Roseburg and Grants Pass. "Snow showers will bring light snow down to 1000 feet...

Mystery fireball falls from sky in Polk County, Oregon

Mystery fireball falls from sky in Polk County, Oregon

Is this the beginning of the apocalypse starting in Oregon? What residents can only describe as "a large fireball" came falling out of the sky yesterday, Nov. 21, 2019, which apparently landed somewhere in the wilderness of southwestern Polk County. My mom, who lives...

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