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Oregon to Raise State Park Fees for Out-of-State Visitors Starting July
Last week, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission announced a 25% increase in camping and parking fees for out-of-state visitors, effective July 1, following the…
Firefighter Spots Arson Suspect at Scene as Blaze Burns Two Acres in Jackson County Forest
Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a 51-year-old Prospect transient, Allen Lee Bicknell, for intentionally starting a fire Wednesday, June 18, in…
Oregon Sues Trump Administration for Quietly Slashing Billions in Promised Federal Grants
A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, is suing the Trump Administration over its indiscriminate, unprecedented, and…
Klamath County Hit by Wave of Roof-Entry Burglaries Targeting Local Businesses
The Klamath County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) issued an alert yesterday warning of a recent surge in commercial burglaries, which they are currently investigating.
Oregon Bans All Fireworks From State Parks and Beaches Ahead of Fourth of July
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) wants the public to celebrate the Fourth of July but reminds the public that fireworks and explosives are strictly…
Oregonians Say This Town Captures the State’s Spirit Better Than Any Other
In a recent survey of 3,012 respondents seeking to pinpoint each state’s ‘spirit town,’ Astoria was voted as Oregon’s most representative town, followed by Cottage Grove…
Oregon ICE Protesters Face Charges After Officers Assaulted and Property Blocked
Ongoing protests near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland this week have resulted in six more arrests after protesters committed…
Medford Celebrates the Longest Day of the Year With a Sunset 5K and 10K Run
Shortish and long runs on the longest day of the year are happening in Medford today as runners line up to participate in the 2025 Summer Solstice Run.
