This Small-Town Oregon Quilt Shop Has More Than 4,000 Bolts of Fabric
A conversation over coffee grew into a Merrill quilt shop with more than 4,000 bolts of fabric, hands-on classes, and three decades of Klamath Basin history.
Tyler James
Florence Police Seek Help Finding Missing 81-Year-Old Elmira Woman
Florence police are asking for the public’s help finding Celia Morrow, an 81-year-old Elmira resident, who was last seen in the Florence area on September 20, 2026. Morrow’s vehicle is a red 2016 Mazda SUV with Oregon license…
Canby Police Arrest Suspect After a Hit-and-Run Takes the Life of a 13-Year-Old Girl
A Wednesday evening collision on South Ivy Street in Canby has claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl and led to the arrest of a driver accused of leaving the scene. Police say the girl was riding a…
This Small-Town Oregon Burger Joint Sits Where A Saloon And Livery Once Welcomed Travelers
An exquisite California burger, a warm welcome, and great service made my recent visit to Dillon’s Grill in Prineville a pleasure.
Oregon’s North Coast Could See Gusts Over 55 MPH as a Fall Cyclone Approaches
A Pacific storm is approaching Oregon’s north coast Thursday night, September 24, bringing the possibility of strong winds and scattered power outages into Friday morning. For those of us who love a rainy evening at the coast, there…
Pelican Brewing Opens its Sixth Location in Yachats, Preserving LeRoy’s Beloved Blue Whale Mural
Pelican Brewing has opened in Yachats on the Central Oregon Coast, and the blue whale mural from LeRoy’s Blue Whale is still there. The pub soft-opened September 18, 2026, and holds its grand opening ribbon cutting Friday, September…
Thousands of Burned Acres Near Sisters Could Be Logged Under New Federal Recovery Policy
The Forest Service is proposing to log about 5,000 acres of the Deschutes National Forest near Sisters under the Trump administration’s effort to accelerate post-fire recovery work. According to KLCC’s reporting, timber representatives support the proposal, while Oregon…
Oregon Just Approved the Purchase of Abiqua Falls, and I Never Thought I’d See This Day
I’ve hiked to Abiqua Falls for years, and I never gave much thought to who owned it. You drive deep into the woods, work your way down toward the creek, and eventually step into that huge basalt amphitheater…
Pumpkins, Fire Pits and an 8-Acre Corn Maze Return to Oregon This Weekend
There’s something about a pumpkin patch on a cool fall afternoon that never really gets old. You wander out into the field looking for the right pumpkin, lose the kids somewhere between the corn crib and the hay…
Eugene’s Free BRiGHT Parade Will Fill Downtown With Glowing Art This September
A book cart might seem like an unlikely starting point for a Saturday night out, but Eugene has plans for that. The Friends of Eugene Public Library are preparing illuminated books and rolling carts for this year’s BRiGHT…
Fall Arrives Early in Bend After Local Man Puts on Tiny Mustard-Yellow Patagonia Beanie Despite 79-Degree Weather
BEND, OR — Fall arrived ahead of schedule in Central Oregon this week after a local man stepped into Drake Park wearing a tiny mustard-yellow Patagonia beanie, overriding the calendar, the forecast, and several people actively paddleboarding. The…
Oregonians Still Stunned Days Later That Ducks Were Able to Take Down Portland State
Days after the Oregon Ducks escaped Portland State with an 84–0 victory, residents across the state are still struggling to comprehend how the little program from Eugene managed to pull it off. Fans have spent the weekend replaying…