During the 3-year period from 1983 through 1985, 80 Oregon teenagers intentionally took their own lives, making suicide second only to accidents as the leading cause of death among Oregon teenagers. Data on suicides committed by individuals between the ages of 10 and 19 were retrieved from death certificates on file with the Oregon Health Division and were analyzed. The results revealed that the adolescent suicide rate increased in Oregon between 1983 and 1985. The suicide rate declined for male adolescents, but continued to increase for female adolescents. Among teenagers, the sharpest increase in suicide occurred at 19 years of age. While most suicide victims were White, Indian teenagers were more likely to commit suicide than were Black teenagers. Laborer was the most common occupation among teenage suicide victims who worked. Thirty-four percent of the suicides among teenagers occurred during the winter months. Seventy percent of victims killed themselves at home. Guns were used in 6 of every 10 teenage suicides, with handguns being used most frequently. Hanging was the method selected by 25% of suicide victims. Data from other studies suggest that the elevated suicide rates found among Oregon adolescents will persist in coming years. (NB)