There’s no shortage of great seafood on the Oregon Coast. That’s both a gift and a problem. From docks to diners, shacks to sit-down restaurants, the options can feel endless. For those of us who spend time covering…
Growing up in Oregon, Lloyd Center wasn’t just a mall. It was a landmark of childhood. It was where weekends happened. Where your parents took you when you were bored. Where Christmas felt bigger somehow. Where the echo…
There are Oregon towns you pass through.There are Oregon towns you stay in for a bit.And then there are Oregon towns that quietly enroll you in something permanent. Nobody ever announces they’re staying forever. They say things like…
Winter in Oregon is usually defined by momentum. Snow builds steadily through December and January, storms reinforce one another, and by February the mountains are locked into a rhythm that carries them through spring. This year, that rhythm…
After hearing about Sushi PURE from enough friends that it started to feel intentional, my wife and I finally went in. It had reached that point where people were no longer casually recommending it. They were insisting. Best…
I don’t remember the very first time I ate at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, but I do remember the feeling. Cold coastal air outside, that familiar hunger that shows up after time near the ocean, and the relief…
There’s a moment when you step inside Mill End Store when your eyes need a second to adjust. The space opens wider than expected, the ceiling lifts, and suddenly you’re surrounded by fabric in every direction. Rows stretch…
Along I-84, where Boardman mostly registers as a quick exit and a stretch of open sky, sits a place that has quietly outlasted trends, chains, and entire versions of the town itself. C & D Drive In does…
There’s something deeply compelling about a beach you have to earn. And on the Oregon Coast, few places capture that feeling quite like Tunnel Beach. Though it’s no longer a total secret, Tunnel Beach still feels like one.…
Eugene Police declared a riot Friday outside the federal building in downtown Eugene after a day of demonstrations tied to a nationwide protest against federal immigration enforcement. The demonstrations were part of a broader “National Shutdown” effort opposing…
Oregon businesses in multiple cities are closing today, Friday, January 30, as part of a nationwide anti-ICE strike calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Supporters say the point is economic disruption, a one-day pause meant…
Bi-Mart is hitting pause on one of its side projects. The employee-owned retailer announced it will close all Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores this spring, shifting its focus back to expanding Bi-Mart locations across the Northwest. The decision…
