2026 in Oregon
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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Oregon, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred.
Politics and government
[edit]State government
[edit]Events
[edit]Ongoing
[edit]January
[edit]- January 8 – A Border Patrol agent shoots two people in Portland.[1]
- January 18 – Portland bar and restaurant Interurban closes.[2]
- January 30
- The Skanner, one of Oregon's only Black community newspapers, closes after 50 years of publication.[3][4]
- Thousands of people participate in a nationwide general strike against ICE, gathering in Eugene, Portland, and Springfield. Hundreds of students in Portland stage walk-outs, many joining the protest of more than 1,000 outside the state's only ICE facility.[5][6] A protest at a federal building in Eugene is declared a riot, and tear gas is deployed.[7]
- January 31 – Over 1,000 protestors, including children and labor groups affiliated with unions like the SEIU, Oregon Education Association, and Oregon AFL–CIO, gather for a peaceful, non-destructive march past the ICE facility in Portland. Without providing any warning or directions to the crowd, federal agents deploy smoke and tear gas, which leads to public outcry,[from whom?] criticism from city officials, and increased scrutiny of previous uses of crowd control munitions at the facility.[8][9]
February
[edit]- February 2 – The 2026 legislative session begins.[10]
- February 5 – The Portland Chamber Orchestra announces its dissolution, citing financial reasons.[11][12]
- February 6 – Researchers in Oregon and Nevada publish a paper describing archaeological artifacts found in Cougar Mountain Cave and the Paisley Caves in Central Oregon. One of these artifacts is two pieces of animal hide sewn together with cord, and it is estimated to be more than 12,000 years old (created during the Ice Age), making it the oldest sewn object to be preserved into the 21st century.[13][14]
- February 20 – Amid continuing recovery efforts from the storms that impacted the state in December 2025, Governor Tina Kotek requests a federal disaster declaration and funding from FEMA to help with recovery in Clackamas, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Polk, Tillamook, Union, and Yamhill counties.[15][16]
- February 27
- Portland implements a new 180-day ban on the use of chemical irritants at the city's ICE facility while the city works on developing more permanent rules.[17]
- The 2026 Fisher Poets Gathering begins in Astoria.[18]
March
[edit]
- March 6 – A federal judge limits ICE's use of tear gas during protests.[19]
- March 28 – Tens of thousands in cities across Oregon attend the third wave of No Kings Protests against President Donald Trump.[20][21]
April
[edit]May
[edit]- May 2 – A man drives a car with explosives into an athletic club in Portland. The driver is identified as a former employee of the club, and he is the only fatality.[26][27]
- May 25 – The Zen Fire starts near Clarno and the Spring Basin Wilderness, burning 1,000 acres before the end of the day.[28][29]
- May 26 – The Oregon State Capitol plaza reopens to the public, including new artwork showcasing the culture of several Native American tribes in Oregon.[30]
- May 29 – Three people are arrested in Aloha after stealing $36,000 of retail goods from several stores in Seattle. Their vehicle is recovered near the Tualatin Valley Highway.[31]
June
[edit]- June 3 – Two earthquakes of magnitude 5.1 and 5.7 strike off the coast near the Oregon–California border.[32][33]
- June 10–13 – The 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships are held in Eugene.[34]
July
[edit]- July 25 – Wildfires close parts of Highway 26 near Madras and Warm Springs.[35]
Scheduled
[edit]- August 5–9 – The 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships will be held in Eugene.[36]
- August 28–September 7 – The Oregon State Fair will be held in Salem.[37]
- November 3: 2026 Oregon elections:[38][39]
- 2026 Oregon House of Representatives election
- 2026 Oregon State Senate election
- 2026 Portland, Oregon City Council election
- 2026 Salem, Oregon mayoral election
- 2026 Oregon gubernatorial election
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon
- 2026 United States Senate election in Oregon
Sports
[edit]- 2025–26 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team
- 2025–26 Oregon Ducks women's basketball team
- 2025–26 Portland Pilots women's basketball team
- 2025–26 Portland Pilots women's basketball team
- 2025–26 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team
- 2025–26 Oregon State Beavers women's basketball team
- 2025–26 Portland State Vikings men's basketball team
- 2025–26 Portland State Vikings women's basketball team
- 2025–26 Portland Trail Blazers season
- 2026 Oregon Ducks football team
- 2026 Oregon State Beavers baseball team
- 2026 Portland Fire season
- 2026 Portland Hearts of Pine season
- 2026 Portland Timbers season
- 2026 Portland Thorns FC season
Deaths
[edit]- June 3 – Bob Packwood (born 1932), politician[40]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Loria, Michael; Nguyen, Thao (January 8, 2026). "2 injured in shooting involving federal agents in Portland, Oregon". USA Today. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ↑ Saslow, Rachel (January 5, 2026). "Lauded North Mississippi Avenue Bar Interurban to Close". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Jones, Joelle (February 10, 2026). "'Sadness and grief:' One of Oregon's only Black-owned newspapers shuts down operations". KOIN 6. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ Glover, Doni (February 14, 2026). "Two Black Press Institutions Close Within Days — What It Means for Community Journalism". BmoreNews. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Snider, Ari; Miller, Kevin (January 30, 2026). "More than 1,000 people rally against ICE in Portland days after large-scale immigration sweep". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Buckley, Kyra; Miller, Elizabeth; Manning, Rob; Sal, Sukhjot; Foden-Vencil, Kristian; Imadali, Eli (January 30, 2026). "Hundreds of students walk out of class across Portland to protest ICE". OPB. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Will, Nathan; Ziegler, Zac (January 30, 2026). "Protest in Eugene declared a 'riot' by police after daylong 'general strike' events". OPB. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ "How federal officers used tear gas at Portland's ICE building — and why it may have violated policy". kgw.com. February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Abby (January 31, 2026). "Union workers protest ICE at Portland facility; City leaders decry use of tear gas". FOX 12 Oregon. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Lugo, Dianne; Mason, Anastasia (February 2, 2026). "Oregon lawmakers kick off 2026 session today. These are the top issues". Statesman Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Jankowski, Andrew (February 9, 2026). "Portland Chamber Orchestra Announces Sudden Dissolution". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Buckley, Kyra (February 10, 2026). "Portland Chamber Orchestra abruptly dissolves, cancels last two concerts due to lackluster fundraising". OPB. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Neumann, Erik (February 12, 2026). "Artifacts from Oregon cave example of oldest known sewn material". OPB. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Radley, Dario (February 8, 2026). "Oldest known sewn hide identified in Ice Age Oregon cave suggests early clothing". Archaeology News Online Magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Linares, Amanda (February 20, 2026). "Gov. Kotek requests federal disaster declaration for 9 Oregon counties following December storms". OPB. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Oregon governor asks Trump for major disaster declaration after December storms". FOX 12 Oregon. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Funk, Isabel (February 28, 2026). "Portland ICE facility faces fines for tear gas use under new city rule". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Means, Annie (February 27, 2026). "Fishers Share Stories From the Sea". Food Tank. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ↑ Rush, Claire (March 7, 2026). "Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use". The Associated Press. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ Bull, Brian (March 28, 2026). "Third round of 'No Kings' protests held in Oregon and across the nation". KLCC. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Fuentes, Carlos; Barr, Allison (March 28, 2026). "30,000 Portland marchers join 'No Kings' rally amid nationwide protests". The Oregonian. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Flam, Charna (April 16, 2026). "Amazon Warehouse Worker Collapses During Shift, but Company Insists 'Misinformation' Surrounds His Death". People. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ Sainato, Michael (April 22, 2026). "'Get back to work': Amazon faces fresh scrutiny over workplace safety record". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Nakamura, Beth (April 9, 2026). "Thompson Elk statue returns to downtown Portland after 6 years". The Oregonian. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Sandoval, Ginnie (April 24, 2026). "Nike to lay off 1,400 employees. What does this mean for Oregon?". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Dixon Kavanaugh, Shane; Silverman, Julia (May 2, 2026). "Multnomah Athletic Club partially 'destroyed' after former employee drives explosives-filled car into building, sources say". Oregon Live/The Oregonian. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ Ziegler, Hannah (May 2, 2026). "Car With Explosive Devices Crashes Into Athletic Club in Portland, Ore". The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "800-acre wildfire burns south of Clarno, northwest of Prineville". KATU. May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Coldiron, Harley (May 26, 2026). "Hotshot crews are battling a fast-moving 1,000-acre wildfire in Wasco County". KTVZ. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Neri, Kevin. "See photos of Oregon State Capitol plaza opening ceremony in Salem". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ "3 arrested in Aloha, accused of stealing about $36K worth of merchandise from Seattle area stores". KPTV. May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in ocean near Oregon-California border". KATU. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Cozart, Josh (June 3, 2026). "2 sizable earthquakes recorded off Oregon, California coasts". KOIN. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ "NCAA Outdoor Championships". NCAA. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Urness, Zach (July 26, 2026). "Oregon wildfires torch over 1M acres as crews respond to 34 blazes". Statesman Journal. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ "WORLD ATHLETICS U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS OREGON 26". World Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Sandoval, Ginnie. "Oregon State Fair announces even more concerts for its 2026 lineup". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Oregon elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Oregon Secretary of State". sos.oregon.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Bob Packwood, longtime Oregon Senator marred by scandal, dies at 93". opb. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
External links
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Media related to 2026 in Oregon at Wikimedia Commons- Oregon elections, 2026 at Ballotpedia
