2025 in Oregon

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2025
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Oregon
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The following is a list of events of the year 2025 in Oregon, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred.

Contents

Politics and government

State government

Deaths

Events

Ongoing

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

See also

References

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  2. Bernstein, Maxine (March 30, 2025). "Robert E. Jones, federal judge for nearly 35 years, dies at 97". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  3. "Former Springfield Mayor Bill Morrisette dies at 92". KMTR. April 16, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  4. Roberts, Heather (April 21, 2025). "OR State Senator Passes Away at 75". KXL. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  5. Fuentes, Carlos (May 25, 2025). "Former Portland Archbishop John G. Vlazny dies at 88". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  6. "Oregon faces largest health workers strike in history: What you need to know". kgw.com. January 10, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  7. Schacht, Spencer (January 1, 2025). "Crush Bar to permanently close on New Years Day". KPTV. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  8. "Southeast Portland fine-dining restaurant announces Jan. 1 closure". kgw.com. December 10, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  9. Doig, Lex; Kim, Jaehee; Mancera Cota, Adrian. "After Corvallis collapse, US railroad bridges still missing oversight". OPB. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
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  11. Todd, Tatum (January 8, 2025). "Oregon sends firefighter teams to fight destructive Southern California wildfires". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  12. "Governor Kotek Delivers 2025 State of the State Address". apps.oregon.gov. January 13, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  13. Aljobory, Sana (July 27, 2025). "Cram Fire near Madras fully contained after burning 96,000 acres". KATU. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
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  17. Ryan, Lexi (February 4, 2025). "Coos County commissioners reject ICE cooperation proclamation, citing state law conflicts". KMTR. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
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  20. Crombie, Noelle (February 15, 2025). "Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid 'backlog' of abuse complaints". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  21. Profenna, Chiara (March 6, 2025). "These sculptures have been removed after 19 years in Old Town. Here's why". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
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  24. Todd, Tatum (March 24, 2025). "Portland mail carriers join protest against Trump USPS reforms". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  25. Hansen-White, Rebecca; Lehman, Chris M. (April 7, 2025). "CAHOOTS service ending in Eugene, effective immediately". KLCC. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  26. "Soup Dumpling Spot XLB to Close Permanently". Willamette Week. March 21, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  27. "Oregon Senate passes bill to block medical debt from credit reports". Central Oregon Daily. April 23, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  28. "LGBTQ-friendly Portland bar closes after fundraising attempts". KOIN.com. May 9, 2025. Archived from the original on June 27, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  29. "Former Oregon Secretary of State admits 'indefensible' ethics violations". Central Oregon Daily. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  30. Rogoway, Mike (May 22, 2025). "Travel Oregon CEO retiring after 29 years amid scrutiny". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  31. "Massive sperm whale, struck by vessel, washes ashore near Seaside". Central Oregon Daily. June 2, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  32. Baumhardt, Alex (May 11, 2025). "Crater Lake Park Head Leaves, Wyden Worried, Rep. Bentz Clueless". The Corvallis Advocate. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  33. Cotner, Meg (May 28, 2025). "Oui Presse Will Close (Sort Of) in Portland". Bridgetown Bites. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  34. "Malheur Enterprise closing after 115 years as owners retire". Malheur Enterprise. May 6, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  35. Seibold, Hannah (May 29, 2025). "Experience the 'Portland Aquarium' — an upcoming art installation". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  36. "New plastic bag ban closes major loophole in Oregon law". Central Oregon Daily. June 9, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  37. Harris, Emily; Carlson, Documenter Swen; Carlson, Emily Harris and Documenter Swen (July 8, 2025). "Rowena fire fallout ignites mixed feelings among victims". Uplift Local. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  38. "AEW Summer Blockbuster Results, Recap: June 11, 2025 — Okada Hospitalizes Omega, Death Riders Assault Hangman, More". All Elite Wrestling. June 12, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
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  40. Bernstein, Maxine (June 13, 2025). "Contraband entering federal prison in Sheridan through drone and duffel bag drops, feds say". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  41. Prudhomme, Quinton (June 13, 2025). "Multiple 'No Kings' protests planned across Oregon, coinciding with D.C. military parade for Trump". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  42. "Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by presidents". Central Oregon Daily. June 21, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  43. "Oregon confirms first measles case of 2025". Central Oregon Daily. June 24, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  44. Seibold, Hannah (June 13, 2025). "Last call for Portland's Rams Head pub closing in June". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  45. Zaccardi, Nick (July 3, 2025). "Prefontaine Classic 2025: How to watch, schedule, start lists, preview". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  46. "ODOT layoffs impact nearly 500 employees, largest in state government history". KOIN.com. July 7, 2025. Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  47. "Marshawn Lynch's bistro in downtown Portland tower is closing". The Seattle Times. July 12, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  48. Zuhl, Joanne (July 17, 2025). "Providers, patients bracing in Oregon as battle over gender care escalates". The Lund Report. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  49. "Expansion WNBA team brings back the original Portland Fire name". NBC News. The Associated Press. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  50. Amaro, Yesenia (July 16, 2025). "Parent detained by immigration authorities in Beaverton school parking lot". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  51. "Kotek declares statewide wildfire emergency". Central Oregon Daily. July 16, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  52. Rush, Claire (July 21, 2025). "Oregon authorities are still searching for 2 missing after a fatal waterfall accident". The Associated Press. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  53. Camhi, Tiffany (July 25, 2025). "Trump administration opens civil rights investigation into Oregon over transgender athletes in schools". OPB. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  54. Bloomer, Charlie (June 24, 2025). "Downtown Ocean Art Installation FATHOM Set to Close July 27". Willamette Week. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  55. Russell, Michael (August 8, 2025). "Brunch restaurant recently called 'Portland's best' closes abruptly". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  56. Odom, Joel (October 11, 2024). "USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships will return to Eugene in 2025". OregonLive . Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  57. Sandoval, Ginnie. "Why popular Oregon Jamboree country music festival is ending after 34 years". Statesman Journal. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  58. Barton, Corey (August 1, 2025). "Saying Goodbye For Now: Oregon Jamboree 2025 Music Festival". No Dinx. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  59. Harrison, Danielle; Warren-Steffensmier, Katherine (August 13, 2025). "Grand Ronde Education Summit draws nearly 200 educators". Smoke Signals. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  60. "Oregon governor signs new mental health laws". kgw.com. August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  61. Todd, Tatum; Amaro, Yesenia (August 9, 2025). "ICE arrests Guatemalan workers heading to harvest berries near Woodburn, advocate group says". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  62. "Gov. Tina Kotek backs off of some threatened vetoes". opb. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  63. Pettigrew, Jashayla (July 11, 2025). "Two bars on Portland's Central Eastside announce last call". KOIN. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  64. "Budget airline to end service at Salem airport next month". opb. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  65. "BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland". IndyCar.com. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  66. Lerten, Barney (August 13, 2025). "Oregon jobless rate reaches 5%, highest in four years; state lost 11,000 jobs in two months, nearly 25,000 in past year". KTVZ. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  67. "Knight family donating record $2 billion to cancer research at OHSU". Central Oregon Daily News. August 14, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  68. "Amid escalating tribal tensions, Oregon grants $12.5 million to Grand Ronde-led project". opb. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  69. Shumway, Julia (August 22, 2025). "Oregon Secretary of State Read rejects Trump Justice Department demands for voter data". Oregon Capital Insider. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  70. Bartholomew, Holly (August 22, 2025). "Former Clackamas County chair named director of Oregon Farm Service Agency". OPB. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  71. "Doerner Fir tree in Southern Oregon survives fire but loses its record height". opb. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  72. Khaw, Maddie (August 23, 2025). "Runners sweat through hottest Hood to Coast ever as Portland hits 101". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  73. Shaikh, Zaeem (August 23, 2025). "Portland area reaches triple-digit temps for 1st time this summer". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 23, 2025.