The Latest Breaking News from Oregon

Twenty-five States, Led by Oregon, File Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 301 Tariffs

Oregon also played a key role in previous tariff litigation.

Reason · Aug 4

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area

The Independent UK · Aug 3

This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food security

A young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers facing water scarcity issues. The device utilizes a Peltier module to condense water vapor from the air efficiently. It includes sensors to monitor soil moisture and environmental conditions…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

USDA Tells Oregon and Washington Shoppers to Throw Out a Curry Chicken Salad Over Possible Listeria

USDA issued a public health alert for Mary's Harvest Curry Chicken Salad sold in Oregon and Washington over possible Listeria.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

In 1960, Oregon released cinnabar moths against toxic tansy ragwort; their caterpillars were later found feeding on native mountain wildflowers

Oregon introduced cinnabar moths to control invasive tansy ragwort, which proved effective for decades. This biological control effort significantly benefited Oregon agriculture by reducing weed infestations. Researchers later discovered caterpillars also consumed native arrowleaf groundsel wildflowers. Scientists had previously assumed harsh mountain habitats would prevent moth survival. Ongoing research monitors…

The Times of India · Jul 31

An Oregon EMT disabled ambulance cameras she says recorded patients without notice; days later she was fired and has now filed an $800,000 wrongful-termination lawsuit

A former EMT from Oregon has filed a lawsuit against her employer for $800,000, alleging wrongful termination after she disabled covert recording cameras present in ambulances. The company reportedly set up these cameras without informing patients or obtaining their consent. This case raises significant issues regarding patient privacy and the…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Voters to decide on at least six statewide voter ID measures this year, the most ever in a single year

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 29

In 1999, an Oregon engineer spent $100,000 on a retired Boeing 727 and turned it into a home deep in the forest

In 1999, retired electrical engineer Bruce Campbell paid 100,000 dollars for a decommissioned Boeing 727-200 that had spent its working life flying for Olympic Airways in Greece, then had the aircraft flown to Oregon and hauled in pieces to a wooded property near Hillsboro, where it was reassembled and slowly…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Idaho Air Quality Reaches Very Unhealthy as Oregon Wildfire Smoke Settles Over the Boise Treasure Valley

Idaho DEQ forecasts very unhealthy air for the Boise Treasure Valley through Tuesday as Oregon wildfire smoke lingers. Who is at risk and what to do.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Lawsuit Over Social Media Allegations of Hair Accessory Design Theft (with a Race Dimension) Can Go Forward

A sample allegation: "[T]his was orchestrated because at this point, you fucking know that this was not an original idea. You know that it was stolen from a black creator, and you are still doing backflips to make excuses for that."

Reason · Jul 28