Police Respond to a Burglary Call and Find a Large Bobcat Upstairs
Police responding to a suspected break-in in Kirkland found a bobcat inside. The unusual rescue offers useful lessons for Oregon pet owners.
Tyler James
Oregon Geodes, Crystals, and Gemstones: Where to Find Them Legally
Looking for Oregon geodes, crystals, or gemstones? The quick answer is that Oregon’s most satisfying finds are usually not loose, ready-made geodes. They are thundereggs, agate, jasper, Oregon sunstone, and other material that rewards a little research, a…
Three California Hikers Rescued After Using AI to Plan Their Mount Shasta Climb
Three California hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after relying heavily on AI for route and packing advice. Here is what officials say hikers should learn.
If the Big One Hits the Oregon Coast You Might Have Minutes to Escape the Tsunami
The state's new guidance shows why Seaside, Cannon Beach, and every Oregon Coast visitor need to understand tsunami evacuation.
This Oregon Restaurant Serves Comfort Food With a Front-Row Seat to the Creek
Mac’s Place brings comfort food, live music, and a creekside deck to downtown Silverton. Here’s how to make it part of an easy Oregon day trip.
How to Find Cheap Oregon Coast Lodging Without Getting Killed by Fees
That $79-a-night Oregon Coast rental can look like a screaming deal right up until you start doing the math. Maybe there is a cleaning charge. Then taxes. Maybe there is a booking or service fee. The cheapest rate…
Rainy-Day Oregon Coast Itinerary: Why Newport Is the Smartest Stop
Use Newport as a flexible rainy-day Oregon Coast base with the Aquarium, Bayfront, short weather windows, family logistics and practical safety advice.
The Perfect Newport Day With Kids: Aquarium, Sea Lions, Beach and Dinner
Plan a realistic Newport day with kids: Oregon Coast Aquarium, Bayfront sea lions, one flexible beach stop and dinner, with weather and accessibility tips.
50 Glass Treasures Will Be Hidden Along the Oregon Coast This Halloween Weekend
There are plenty of reasons to wander an Oregon beach in late October. The Pacific gets moodier, fall storms begin rolling in with more frequency, and those gray skies and crashing waves somehow make a warm drink and…
Eugene Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Multiple Drivers
A Saturday evening in Eugene turned frightening for several people after police say a man drove through a west Eugene neighborhood, pointed a gun at multiple drivers and was connected to reports of gunshots in the area. According…
Thousands Will Flock to the Oregon Coast as Lincoln City’s Sky Explodes With Giant Kites This September
Lincoln City’s Fall Kite Festival returns September 25-27, 2026 with giant show kites, a glowing Night Fly, free kite making, performances and more.
Oregon Emptied Its Mental Hospitals but Never Fully Built the Safety Net It Promised
Oregon closed thousands of psychiatric hospital beds with a promise of community care. Historical records reveal what happened when that system never caught up.