This Old School Oregon Café Might Serve The Best Marionberry Pie On The Coast

We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out beside us in that moody gray way it does. You know the feeling — salty...

Missing Izzy’s? This Oregon Pizza Buffet Has Been Packing Plates Since 1964

If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years, families across the state wondered where to go for that same kind of fast,...

One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974

There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...

If You Love Brisket, This Portland Restaurant Serving Texas BBQ Is A Must-Visit

There is something unmistakable about the smell of wood smoke drifting through a neighborhood before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. In Northeast Portland, that scent has been part of the morning air since 2006. It rolls out of a wood-burning smoker...

When Portland Had a Pizza Palace With a Pipe Organ the Size of a House

There are some places that fade quietly into history. And then there are places that refuse to die because too many people still remember exactly how they sounded. I was born in 1981, which means I just missed the full force of Organ Grinder Restaurant. By the time I...
Oregon Gas Jumps 22 Cents to $3.91 While U.S. Average Sits at $2.95

Oregon Gas Jumps 22 Cents to $3.91 While U.S. Average Sits at $2.95

Oregon drivers just got hit again. According to AAA, the average price of regular gasoline in Oregon jumped 22 cents in one week, landing at $3.91 per gallon as of February 24. Meanwhile, the national average rose just three cents, sitting at $2.95 per gallon. That’s nearly a $1 difference per gallon. Officials are pointing to the temporary shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline and refinery shifts to summer-blend fuel in California as contributing factors. Higher crude oil prices tied to...

This Insanely Steep Gondola Ride In Oregon Ends At The State’s Highest Restaurant

This is one of those spots where you'll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.

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REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...

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