Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast; search for suspect underway
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
Dashcam footage shows shocking 'road rage' hit-and-run on motorcyclist
Police in Oregon shared shocking dashcam video that shows a driver swerving into a motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and skid across the highway.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'
Longnose lancetfish "look like they swam out of prehistoric time," NOAA says.
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
Missing Oregon toddler found dead in river died from drowning, authorities say
Authorities have confirmed that 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who was found dead in Oregon’s Siletz River, died from drowning.
Missing Oregon toddler found dead in Siletz River, authorities confirm
Authorities in Oregon have located the remains of Dane Paulsen, a toddler who had been missing for over a week.
Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know
The illness is mostly spread from person to person, and no specific “origin” has been pinpointed for the outbreak.
Search continues for missing Oregon toddler last seen in front yard
Authorities are searching for Dane Paulsen, a toddler who went missing Saturday from his front yard in Oregon.
Missing toddler: Oregon authorities search for 2-year-old last seen in yard
Authorities and the community are searching for 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who went missing on March 1 near Siletz River Highway in Oregon while playing in a yard.
Insurance CEO's home riddled with bullets; gunman remains on the run
SAIF CEO Chip Terhune said he received a threatening email from the purported gunman in a message to company employees.
Whiteout conditions cause massive pileup on I-84 in Oregon
I-84 closed near Multnomah Falls, Oregon, after whiteout winter weather conditions led to a massive pileup on Thursday.
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger, files lawsuit against grocery chain
This comes a day after the proposed merger between the supermarket giants floundered after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.
Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges
The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.
Missing Oregon hiker found dead; estranged husband arrested for murder
Authorities in Oregon have confirmed the death of 61-year-old Susan Lane-Fournier, whose body was discovered in the Mt. Hood National Forest after she was reported missing last week.
American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest
Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.
Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington linked; Hundreds of ballots burned
Police in Oregon and Washington are investigating connected arson incidents at ballot drop boxes that damaged or destroyed hundreds of ballots.