A fast-moving wildfire erupted Monday afternoon in Jefferson County, marking the first large fire of the season in Central Oregon—and it’s already demanding serious attention. Burning near Alder Springs in the Crooked River National Grassland, the Alder Springs…
Big burger news is sizzling in western Oregon—Gotcha Burger is expanding with not one, but two new locations, and fans in Eugene and Corvallis are about to get a whole lot beefier. The first of the two grand…
After years of population loss, Portland’s population has finally crept upward — but the numbers tell a story more sobering than celebratory. According to new U.S. Census data released this May, Portland gained roughly 1,400 new residents in…
In a part of Oregon known more for its sweeping high desert beauty than wildfire headlines, the Ferry Fire has erupted into a full-blown blaze, scorching over 10,458 acres near Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Sherman and Gilliam…
Portland’s uneasy relationship with law enforcement and federal agencies ignited once again Saturday night, and if it feels like déjà vu — that’s because it is. What began as a nationwide protest dubbed “No Kings Day” quickly devolved…
Dozens of families are reeling in the Columbia River Gorge this week after the Rowena Fire tore through Wasco County, destroying at least 49 homes and leaving hundreds more in its path. The fire, which broke out Wednesday…
Oregon is gearing up for another round of widespread protests this Saturday, June 14 — and this time, the message is simple: No Kings. The rallying cry is part of a massive nationwide day of action targeting former…
SPRINGFIELD, OR — Local woman Kelly Harmon was reportedly enjoying a quiet Saturday morning, sipping coffee and pretending she didn’t have responsibilities, when a chill ran down her spine. “It hit me all at once,” she said, staring…
PORTLAND, OR — While many couples might opt for a candlelit dinner or a rom-com, local partners Jesse and Rowan have found a more thrilling way to spend quality time together: watching chaos unfold in real-time from the…
SALEM, OR — Nostalgia hit hard this week for 42-year-old Brent Halverson, who fondly remembered a simpler time when seatbelts were optional, ashtrays were full, and his mother hotboxed a two-door Nissan Sentra like she was training for…
Another Portland protest turned dangerous Wednesday night after demonstrators attempted to set fire to the federal ICE building in South Portland. According to Portland Police, the incident escalated just before 10 p.m. when officers observed a man stacking…
PORTLAND, OR — Tension rippled through Powell’s City of Books on Tuesday after a smooth-skinned weirdo with no visible tattoos and—more disturbingly—no bumper stickers on his car was seen casually walking into the store. Witnesses say the man,…
