Oregon Petition That Could Criminalize Hunting Falls Short In Initial Signature Check
A sweeping Oregon initiative that could upend hunting, fishing, ranching and food production across the state has failed its first major test on the road to the November ballot. Initiative Petition 28, promoted by supporters as the “PEACE Act,” did not qualify based on the first random sample of voter signatures reviewed by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office. Connor Radnovich, a spokesperson for the agency, confirmed Thursday night that the petition fell short during the initial review....
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Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Blueberry Pie At This Cute Little Bakery Might Be Portland’s Most Craved Slice
Rainy afternoons, neighborhood strolls, and a stop for something sweet feel like a natural part of life in Portland. In a city where people care deeply about good food and local businesses, there's...
This Happy Little Oregon Farm Is Filled With Miniature Donkeys Ready To Steal Your Heart
There are many perfectly good reasons to visit an Oregon farm. Fresh fruit is one. Wandering through an old orchard is another. Browsing antiques, garden art, cowboy boots, and curious little...
Deep in Oregon’s Cascades, Two 800-Year-Old Giants Stand Watch Over A Hidden Lake
There are forests in Oregon that feel old, and then there are forests that seem to exist outside ordinary time. Crabtree Valley belongs to the second kind. Deep back in the western foothills of the...
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The Seafood At This Unassuming Family Restaurant Might Ruin Every Other Oregon Coast Spot For You
Some restaurants feel connected to the place around them from the moment you walk through the door. The food makes sense for the landscape. The menu reflects what people have eaten in the region for...
Mo’s Flew 200 Pounds Of Their Famous Clam Chowder To Washington, D.C. For America’s 250th
An Oregon Coast restaurant known for steaming bowls of clam chowder recently carried a substantial taste of the Pacific Northwest all the way to the nation’s capital. Mo’s Seafood & Chowder was...
The Blueberry Pie At This Cute Little Bakery Might Be Portland’s Most Craved Slice
Rainy afternoons, neighborhood strolls, and a stop for something sweet feel like a natural part of life in Portland. In a city where people care deeply about good food and local businesses, there's...
Oregon Petition That Could Criminalize Hunting Falls Short In Initial Signature Check
A sweeping Oregon initiative that could upend hunting, fishing, ranching and food production across the state has failed its first major test on the road to the November ballot. Initiative Petition 28, promoted by supporters as the “PEACE Act,” did not qualify based...
Nearly 2,000 Lightning Strikes Hit Oregon As Wildfire Concerns Grow
Thunderstorms that developed over Oregon’s Cascade Range Wednesday afternoon and evening produced nearly 2,000 lightning strikes, leaving fire officials watching closely for possible new wildfire starts. The storms formed over the mountains on Wednesday, July 15, with...
Mo’s Flew 200 Pounds Of Their Famous Clam Chowder To Washington, D.C. For America’s 250th
An Oregon Coast restaurant known for steaming bowls of clam chowder recently carried a substantial taste of the Pacific Northwest all the way to the nation’s capital. Mo’s Seafood & Chowder was invited to participate in a Taste of America gathering in Washington,...
Federal Government Sends Emergency Porta-Potties To Hardest-Hit Taco Bell Locations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In what officials are calling "the largest gastrointestinal emergency response in American history," the federal government announced Tuesday it has begun deploying thousands of emergency porta-potties to Taco Bell restaurants experiencing...
Oregon To Join Nationwide Protest Against AI Data Centers This Weekend
As artificial intelligence becomes a larger part of everyday life, the enormous buildings required to power it are beginning to face resistance from communities across the country. That growing national debate will reach Oregon this weekend when demonstrators gather...
Naked Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap 7-Year-Old Girl in Portland Had Been Arrested Hours Earlier
A man accused of trying to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from Portland’s downtown waterfront pleaded not guilty Monday, two days after the child’s parents and several bystanders were left to do the job of protecting her themselves. Daniel Vasey, 31, appeared in Multnomah...
Video Shows Massive Bison Tossing Older Man Into The Air, Leaving Him Seriously Injured
A peaceful summer evening at Yellowstone National Park turned into a frightening emergency when a massive bull bison charged an older man walking with his grandson, struck him with its horn, and hurled him several feet into the air. The attack happened Friday, July...
This Happy Little Oregon Farm Is Filled With Miniature Donkeys Ready To Steal Your Heart
There are many perfectly good reasons to visit an Oregon farm. Fresh fruit is one. Wandering through an old orchard is another. Browsing antiques, garden art, cowboy boots, and curious little treasures can easily occupy an afternoon. But let’s be honest. At Tollen...
Deep in Oregon’s Cascades, Two 800-Year-Old Giants Stand Watch Over A Hidden Lake
There are forests in Oregon that feel old, and then there are forests that seem to exist outside ordinary time. Crabtree Valley belongs to the second kind. Deep back in the western foothills of the Cascades northeast of Sweet Home, the valley doesn't announce itself...
Shirtless Hiker Holds Glorious Pose For Five Minutes So Nobody Mistakes The Majestic Mountain For The Main Attraction
MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. — Pausing at a sweeping overlook surrounded by snowcapped peaks, old-growth forest, and a vast mountain valley, local hiker Brandon Mercer reportedly removed his shirt and struck a glorious hands-on-hips pose Sunday to ensure no one...