Oregon News
News about Events in Oregon
Aggregated Oregon News Articles
- Union calls for Fred Meyer boycott in Southwest Washington, Oregon over alleged intimidation
The union representing thousands of Fred Meyer workers has called for a boycott of more than 50 of the chain’s stores in Oregon and Southwest Washington days ahead of a scheduled bargaining session. ...
Elliot Njus. Seattle Times. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 13:22:00 -0700. - The debate over Pacific Northwest forests: Clear-cut or protect?
On the 25th anniversary of a law protecting more than 24 million acres of federally-owned forests in Northern California, Oregon and Washington, clear-cutting forests on state-owned and private land is coming under scrutiny
CBS News. Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:20:29 -0400. - DataBank: Is previously recycled material heading to Oregon landfills?
Communities across Oregon have adapted to a new recycling reality.
Suzanne Stevens. American City Business Journals. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 20:20:34 +0000. - Graduate, 23, travels more than 7,000 miles across America to surprise his five college friends
Lionel Chambers, 23, drove from the state of Jersey to Upstate New York before flying to Minnesota, Oregon and California within the space of three months to surprise his college friends.
Daily Mail. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:20:01 GMT. - Beer, cider and liquor makers generate an economic 'brewhaha' in Oregon (Infographic)
Breweries, cider makers and distilleries have proliferated in the last decade creating jobs and making a big economic impact.
Brandon Sawyer. American City Business Journals. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:55:29 +0000. - Oregon girl, 4, provides life-saving bone marrow for infant brother with 'Bubble Boy' disease
The 4-year-old is her family's superhero.
Alexandria Hein. Fox News. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:22:26 GMT. - Oregon now reporting four victims of lung illness tied to vaping
In Washington, health officials said that state's vaping-related cases of severe lung illness is now at three.
Fedor Zarkhin. Seattle Times. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:54:00 -0700. - Oregon Lottery champ, a 2-time cancer survivor, wins $4.6M
A two-time cancer survivor recently received a third lucky break: winning $4.6 million in the Oregon Lottery.
Nicole Darrah. Fox News. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:48:42 GMT. - This TV news anchor gave an on-air rebuttal to a viewer's critique of her high-waisted pants
A news anchor and television reporter in Portland, Oregon, is doubling down on her preference for high-waisted pants after a male viewer told her to "dress like a normal woman" in a message to her work Facebook account
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:00:52 +0000. - Oregon public records advocate quits, citing interference
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon's first public records advocate announced her resignation Monday, saying Gov. ...
Andrew Selsky. Washington Times. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:29:03 -0400. - Union Pacific train with liquefied gas derails in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Union Pacific says two locomotives and three tank cars containing liquefied petroleum gas derailed in Portland, striking and cracking a support beam to an overpass providing access to a major industrial area. ...
Washington Times. Sat, 07 Sep 2019 17:52:59 -0400. - Oregon death from lung illness may be linked to vaping
Oregon health officials say they are investigating the death of a person who had severe respiratory illness after using an e-cigarette
CBS News. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:49:26 +0000.
Oregon Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Oregon as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 4,093,465 | 1.71 |
| July 1, 2015 | 4,024,634 | 1.42 |
| July 1, 2014 | 3,968,371 | 1.09 |
| July 1, 2013 | 3,925,751 | 0.68 |
| July 1, 2012 | 3,899,116 | 0.80 |
| July 1, 2011 | 3,868,031 | 0.78 |
| July 1, 2010 | 3,838,048 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Oregon was 3,831,074.
In 2008, the estimated population of Oregon was 3,790,060, whereas
in 2006, the population of Oregon was about 3,680,968.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Oregon's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Oregon web page. For maps of Oregon,
visit this Oregon Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Salem, Oregon.
Oregon newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Oregon library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Oregon
can be found here.