Oregon Newspapers

Browse 77 newspapers from Oregon, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Early publishing routes along the Pacific Northwest coast established a highly localized print network that remains heavily divided between major metropolitan dailies and isolated rural community papers. The Advance Publications-owned Oregonian dominates Portland with the largest daily circulation in the entire region. Other significant publications include the EO Media Group-owned Bulletin in Bend, which serves the central high desert, and the historically notable Albany Democrat Herald, currently published by Lee Enterprises. The Portland market also sustains a dedicated cultural and alternative print network, anchored by the Asian Reporter and the Pulitzer-winning Willamette Week. Paperboy indexes 77 Oregon newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Nugget Newspaper

Sisters, Oregon

Serving the high desert community of Sisters, Oregon, this long-standing weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, regional events, and mountain-town lifestyle features. It is widely recognized as a vital pillar of the community, offering a dedicated platform for civic discourse and local journalism that deeply connects the town’s residents and visitors.

Oregonian

Portland, Oregon

The Oregonian is a daily newspaper based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1850, it is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the U.S. West Coast. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and sports across the Pacific Northwest and is the state's largest circulation publication.

OSU Daily Barometer

Corvallis, Oregon

Serving as the independent student-run news organization for Oregon State University, this publication has provided comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local Corvallis news, and university athletics since 1896. It remains a vital forum for student discourse and professional journalism training, maintaining a long-standing tradition of chronicling the evolving history of the university community.

Polk County Itemizer Observer

Dallas, Oregon

Serving the residents of Dallas and surrounding Polk County, Oregon, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. It is notable for its long-standing history dating back to 1875, maintaining a dedicated focus on hyper-local journalism for its rural and small-town readership.

Portland Observer

Portland, Oregon

The Portland Observer is a weekly newspaper based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1970, it focuses on the African American community and local news. The publication covers politics, education, civil rights, and cultural events, serving as an important voice for diversity and social justice in the region.

Portland Press Herald

Portland, Oregon

Serving as the largest news organization in Maine, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of state politics, local issues, and regional culture from its base in Portland. With a history dating back to 1862, it remains a vital source of investigative journalism and public accountability for readers throughout the Pine Tree State.

Portland State University Vanguard

Portland, Oregon

PSU Vanguard is the independent, student-run newspaper serving Portland State University in Oregon. Founded in 1946, it provides news, arts coverage, and opinion pieces focused on the campus and the local Portland community. The publication offers students practical experience in journalism, photography, and digital media production.

Rogue River Press

Rogue River, Oregon

Serving the Southern Oregon community since 1957, this publication provides dedicated local coverage of municipal government, regional events, and school district affairs. It remains a primary source of information for the citizens of Rogue River, focusing on the specific interests and developments of this rural Jackson County town.

Roseburg News Review

Roseburg, Oregon

Serving Douglas County since 1867, this publication stands as a long-standing historical record and primary source of community news for the residents of Roseburg and the surrounding Umpqua Valley. It provides a comprehensive mix of local investigative reporting, regional sports coverage, and state-focused political analysis tailored to the interests of its rural Oregon audience.

Salem News

Salem, Oregon

Established in 2004, this independent online news outlet provides global coverage with a particular emphasis on social justice, human rights, and investigative reporting. It is recognized for its unconventional editorial voice and its commitment to documenting international conflicts and underreported political issues for a worldwide audience.

Salem Statesman Journal

Salem, Oregon

The Statesman Journal is the primary daily newspaper serving Salem, Oregon, and the Mid-Willamette Valley. Owned by Gannett, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, state government, sports, and business. The publication traces its roots back to the mid-19th century and remains a vital regional news source.

Sandy Post

Sandy, Oregon

The Sandy Post is a weekly newspaper serving Sandy, Oregon, and surrounding communities in Clackamas County. Part of the Pamplin Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, schools, and high school athletics, acting as a primary news source for the area.

Silverton Appeal Tribune

Silverton, Oregon

The Silverton Appeal Tribune is a community news outlet serving Silverton, Oregon, and the surrounding Marion County area. Currently integrated into the Statesman Journal's operations, it provides coverage of local government, community events, and regional news of interest to residents within the mid-Willamette Valley region.

Source Weekly

Bend, Oregon

Serving as Central Oregon’s primary independent newsweekly, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, culture, and events for the Bend community. It is widely recognized for its long-standing role as the region's go-to source for alternative journalism, lifestyle reporting, and extensive arts and entertainment listings.

South County Spotlight

Scappoose, Oregon

The South County Spotlight is a weekly newspaper serving Scappoose, St. Helens, and Columbia County, Oregon. Part of the Pamplin Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, community events, and high school sports, maintaining a vital role in documenting life in the region.

Springfield Times

Springfield, Oregon

The Springfield Times is a community newspaper based in Springfield, Virginia, focusing on local news in Fairfax County. Published as part of the Connection Newspapers chain, it covers regional politics, school board developments, community events, and high school sports for residents in the suburban Washington, D.C. area.

St Helens Chronicle

St. Helens, Oregon

The Columbia County Chronicle & Chief is a weekly newspaper based in St. Helens, Oregon, serving the Columbia County region. It provides local news coverage, including community events, government, sports, and business. The publication results from a merger between the St. Helens Chronicle and the Rainier Chief.

Stayton Mail

Stayton, Oregon

The Stayton Mail is a weekly newspaper serving Stayton, Sublimity, and the surrounding Santiam Canyon communities in Oregon. Published every Wednesday, it provides hyper-local coverage of community events, high school sports, and local government. It is owned by Gannett and operated through the Statesman Journal.

Sweet Home New Era

Sweet Home, Oregon

Serving the community of Sweet Home, Oregon, since 1929, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and regional sports. It functions as a vital information hub for Linn County residents, focusing on grassroots journalism that highlights the day-to-day happenings of the small-town population.

The Skanner

Portland, Oregon

Established in 1975, The Skanner is a prominent African American newspaper serving the Pacific Northwest, specifically Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. It focuses on community news, civil rights, and social justice, providing a vital voice for the Black community through its weekly print editions and daily digital coverage.

Tillamook Headlight Herald

Tillamook, Oregon

Serving as the primary source of news for Oregon’s Tillamook County since 1888, this weekly publication provides essential coverage of local government, community events, and coastal regional issues. It is highly regarded for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, acting as a vital historical record and communication hub for the rural residents of the North Oregon Coast.

Wallowa County Chieftain

Enterprise, Oregon

The Wallowa County Chieftain is a weekly newspaper based in Enterprise, Oregon, serving the communities of Wallowa County since 1884. It provides comprehensive local coverage of news, sports, outdoors, and community events, focusing on the rural issues and lifestyle of Northeastern Oregon and the Wallowa Valley.

West Linn Tidings

West Linn, Oregon

The West Linn Tidings is a weekly newspaper serving West Linn, Oregon. Published by the Pamplin Media Group, it provides comprehensive local news coverage, including community events, high school sports, government updates, and human interest stories, specifically tailored for the residents of this Portland metropolitan area suburb.

Willamette Week

Portland, Oregon

Established in 1974, this Pulitzer Prize-winning alternative weekly serves the Portland metropolitan area with a blend of investigative journalism, incisive political analysis, and comprehensive local arts and culture coverage. It is widely recognized for its influential annual guides and its commitment to holding local power structures accountable through rigorous, independent reporting.

Woodburn Independent

Woodburn, Oregon

Serving the community of Woodburn, Oregon, for over a century, this weekly publication remains a vital source for local government news, regional agriculture reporting, and community events. It provides essential coverage for the Willamette Valley’s diverse population, bridging the gap between the area’s historic farming roots and its growing suburban influence.

World Link

Coos Bay, Oregon

Serving the Southern Oregon coast since 1878, this publication provides essential local news, community reporting, and regional coverage for residents of Coos Bay and the surrounding area. It maintains a long-standing tradition as a primary information source for Coos County, chronicling the economic and social history of the region’s waterfront communities.

Yambill Valley News Register

McMinnville, Oregon

Based in McMinnville, the News-Register is an award-winning community newspaper serving Oregon's Yamhill Valley. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, sports, and the region's prominent wine industry. This family-owned publication has documented the area's history and development since the late nineteenth century.